Steffanie Scott – The Conversation

VR headsets let users explore natural settings like beaches, greenery and oceans, choosing the time of day and the weather. (Shutterstock)

September 23, 2024

Why virtual reality nature can’t provide the same wellness benefits as the real thing

Savannah Stuart, University of Waterloo; Brendon Larson, University of Waterloo, and Steffanie Scott, University of Waterloo

It’s good for people to spend time in nature. But do those benefits extend to ‘virtual nature’ — experiencing the outdoors through a virtual reality headset?

A group of staff and students weave baskets as part of the University of Waterloo’s Land Skills for Wellness and Sustainability initiative. (James T. Jones)

October 22, 2023

Incorporating nature into education can build skills and improve mental health

James T Jones, University of Waterloo and Steffanie Scott, University of Waterloo

Nature-based crafts and skills may just be the key to addressing the developing crises of unsustainability and mental health on campus.

An increasing number of farmers in China are cutting back on fertilizer and pesticide use. (Pexels)

April 9, 2020

Why China is emerging as a leader in sustainable and organic agriculture

Steffanie Scott, University of Waterloo and Zhenzhong Si, University of Waterloo

This transformation provides lessons for the rest of world, for shifting away from chemical agriculture towards a healthier system for people and the planet.

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