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Myra J. Hird is a Full Professor in the School of Environmental Studies at Queen’s University, Canada. She holds dual roles as a Queen’s National Scholar and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Her work focuses on waste studies, environmental humanities, and interdisciplinary research. Hird has represented Canada at international forums, including the G7 Microplastics Meeting (2019). She has secured over $13 million in research funding and authored 12 books and 83 articles.
- Education: D.Phil. (Oxford), M.S.W. (McGill), B.S.W. (University of Windsor), B.A. (University of Western Ontario)
Research Interests: Hird investigates waste systems, colonial legacies, and environmental policy. Her recent projects explore plastics reduction, Arctic waste governance, and reconciliation through an environmental humanities lens. She critiques colonial impacts on waste management and advocates for Indigenous-informed solutions. Her work bridges science, policy, and public engagement.
Articles Trends: Her publications address global waste crises, colonialism’s environmental toll, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. Key themes include microplastics, Indigenous land rights, and the ethics of waste infrastructure.
- Awards: Paul Harris Fellow (2022), Queen’s Excellence in Research (2015), Canada’s Who’s Who (2015).
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students researching societal engineering and waste reduction. Leads grants on nuclear futures, Nunavut’s waste crisis, and GHG emissions. Collaborates internationally via the Mistra-Formas and CREATE SEED programs.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Waste Flows project and co-leads the genera Research Group (gRG). Engages with global networks like the International Panel on Behavioral Change for Microplastics.
