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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Professor, Department of Soil Science
Administrative Appointment
Associate Vice-President Research, University of Manitoba
January 2021 – ongoing
Academic Appointment
Professor, Department: Soil Science
2008 – ongoing
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry Campus)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
202 Administration Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada
Dr. Farenhorst's natural science research focuses on the fate and distribution of current-use pesticides in soil and water, and particularly on chemical sorption by matrices such as soils, sediments, plants, humic substances, microplastics and biochars. Both her natural and social science research focuses on drinking water quality in First Nations reserves, including monitoring for bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes in tap water, and conducting surveys to better understand the impact of poor drinking water quality on First Nations. In addition, her team developed the Faculty Workplace Climate Survey that is administered to natural sciences and engineering faculty from universities across Canada, and has advanced Canada’s understanding of gender inequities experienced by academics.
Dr. Farenhorst is a registered Professional Agrologist.
Dr. Farenhorst has earned a range of teaching, research and outreach awards, including the 2016 Women’s Executive Network Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner in the Sun Life Financial Trailblazers & Trendsetters category; 2015 Ms. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award for Meritorious Service in University Outreach; 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal; 2010 University of Manitoba Merit Award for Outreach; 2006 University of Manitoba Merit Award for Research; 2005 University of Manitoba Outstanding Teacher Award; 2003 University of Manitoba Merit Award for Research and Teaching; 2003 The Rh Institute Award for Outstanding Contributions to Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Research; and 2001 Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Diploma I Teacher of the Year.
