Dr. Jesse Vermaire is an Associate Professor with the Institute of Environmental Science and cross-appointed with the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University. His research focuses on the long-term impacts of human activity on our freshwater resources including microplastic pollution of freshwater. His research is supported by grants from NSERC (Discovery, Engage, RTI, Strategic Project) and other federal and provincial programs such as (CFI, ORF, Northern Contaminants Program).