Asexual reproductive organ (gemma) of the liverwort, Lunularia cruciata
(2011 Photomicrography Competition, Image of Distinction)
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This image of the asexual reproductive organ (gemma) of the liverwort, Lunularia cruciata, employs a confocal microscopy technique. The sample was collected in Pacific Spirit Park, which is adjacent to the UBC Vancouver campus. It was awarded the recognition of Image of Distinction at the 2011 Photomicrography Competition.
(Source: Small World)
Photographer
Robin Young is an assistant professor of teaching in Biology at UBC Okanagan. She received a PhD from UBC. Her research background is in cell biology, with a focus on using light and electron microscopy to examine ultrastructure of organelles in both plants and animals. She is an expert in electron tomography and cryo-electron microscopy techniques, and has competencies in confocal microscopy, 2-photon microscopy and plant molecular biology techniques.
UBC Okanagan Classroom Artwork Project
The University of British Columbia Okanagan Classroom Artwork Project aims to display academically inspiring artwork in classrooms and other teaching areas of the university.
Artwork displayed as part of this project – including the covers of books and journals containing work written or edited by UBCO scholars and researchers – is intended to help enliven university teaching spaces, educate classroom users about the connections between research and teaching, and introduce members of the broader public to some of the research and scholarship carried out at UBCO.
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If you know of other book or journal covers, or other academically inspiring artwork that is connected to work carried out by UBCO artists, scholars or researchers and that is consistent with UBCO’s educational mission, please email your suggestions to classroom.artwork@ubc.ca.
The UBC Okanagan Classroom Artwork Project began in 2019 with support from the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. It is now a joint project of UBCO’s Faculties and the Office of the Provost.
Artwork and other images that are a part of this project are displayed solely for educational purposes.