{"id":2934,"date":"2022-11-28T07:20:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T13:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmonton1.one\/?p=2934"},"modified":"2025-01-02T04:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T10:14:11","slug":"arctic-scientist-john-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmonton1.one\/en\/eternal\/arctic-scientist-john-england-2934","title":{"rendered":"Arctic Scientist \u2013 John England"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Edmonton is home to many renowned scientists whose daily research significantly contributes to their respective fields. One such individual is John England, a native of Edmonton and an esteemed professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta. His remarkable achievements and numerous accolades are detailed below. More on<a href=\"https:\/\/edmonton1.one\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/edmonton1.one\/\"> edmonton1.one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4826bfb60ed\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4826bfb60ed\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton1.one\/en\/eternal\/arctic-scientist-john-england-2934\/#Scientific_Contributions_and_Objectives\" >Scientific Contributions and Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton1.one\/en\/eternal\/arctic-scientist-john-england-2934\/#First_Journey_to_the_North\" >First Journey to the North<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton1.one\/en\/eternal\/arctic-scientist-john-england-2934\/#The_Arctic_A_World_of_Discovery\" >The Arctic: A World of Discovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton1.one\/en\/eternal\/arctic-scientist-john-england-2934\/#Family_and_Legacy\" >Family and Legacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scientific_Contributions_and_Objectives\"><\/span>Scientific Contributions and Objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>John England&#8217;s significant scientific contributions stem from over 50 years of fieldwork in Canada\u2019s Arctic Archipelago. His research focuses on documenting environmental changes from the Ice Age to the present, reconstructing the scale, chronology, and dynamics of past ice sheets. This long-term perspective is crucial for understanding modern environmental changes in the Arctic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England is a staunch advocate for Arctic science and works to raise awareness about the unique heritage of Canada\u2019s Arctic landscapes. He played a pivotal role in establishing Canada\u2019s Quttinirpaaq National Park on Ellesmere Island. In 2012, he was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada in recognition of his dedication to Arctic science and global public engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edmonton1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/01\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.edmonton1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/01\/1-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.edmonton1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/01\/1-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Journey_to_the_North\"><\/span>First Journey to the North<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>John\u2019s first Arctic expedition occurred over 50 years ago when he was a student at the University of Windsor. In 1965, he was unexpectedly selected as an assistant for a four-month research expedition to Baffin Island. Reflecting on the experience, England admitted he had no prior knowledge of the island. That journey marked a turning point in his career, igniting a lifelong passion for Arctic exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout his career, John conducted groundbreaking research across the Arctic, including Ellesmere Island, Banks Island, and other remote locations. Canadians also credit him with proposing the establishment of Quttinirpaaq National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edmonton1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/01\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.edmonton1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/01\/2-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.edmonton1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/01\/2-2-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.edmonton1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/01\/2-2-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.edmonton1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/01\/2-2-696x474.jpg 696w, https:\/\/cdn.edmonton1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/01\/2-2-1068x727.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Arctic_A_World_of_Discovery\"><\/span>The Arctic: A World of Discovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>John England has mentored over 30 graduate students in Arctic research, sharing his expertise and inspiring the next generation. Many of his mentees have gone on to distinguished careers in Arctic science. In 2016, England was awarded a $50,000 prize for his Northern research. Reflecting on the Arctic, he likened it to a realm of silence and simplicity, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to immerse himself in its tranquility regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England\u2019s research focuses on the history of ancient ice sheets, sedimentary deposits in oceans and lakes, and currents. His findings have offered valuable perspectives on how human actions can positively impact climate change. Comparing his observations to watching a time-lapse film, John has detailed the evolution of a massive ice sheet near Ellesmere Island, which he studied extensively. He demonstrated that this ice sheet existed for over 12,000 years before climate change accelerated its melting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_and_Legacy\"><\/span>Family and Legacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>John\u2019s daughter, Jennifer, has been a significant influence in his life. Now working with the Yukon Government\u2019s Women\u2019s Directorate, Jennifer fondly recalls family gatherings on their 40-acre property in Edmonton. She shared that her father was always surrounded by bright young graduate students who recounted fascinating Arctic adventures. As a teenager, Jennifer accompanied her father on several research expeditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, John celebrated his 70th birthday. Despite his age, he remains highly active, writing articles, serving on committees, mentoring students, and delivering lectures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edmonton is home to many renowned scientists whose daily research significantly contributes to their respective fields. One such individual is John England, a native of Edmonton and an esteemed professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta. His remarkable achievements and numerous accolades are detailed below. More on edmonton1.one. 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