ISCBC Provincial Youth Summit

The Invasive Species Council of BC is pleased to host the 2022 Provincial Youth Summit: “The Power of One”, on January 15, 2022.

Summit Background

The Invasive Species Council of BC convened the first Provincial Youth Summit in 2020. The Youth Summit brought together youth, leaders and industry experts from across BC. Attendees explored volunteer projects in habitat restoration and learned from environmental experts.
The 2022 Provincial Youth Summit takes place virtually on January 15, 2022.

Summit Program

Hear from several exciting speakers including Simon Jackson, the founder of the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition, and Katie and Claire, the founders of Friendly Composting. Learn how illustrative nature journaling promotes biodiversity in BC and inspires appreciation of the natural world.

Registration Link

The Deadline to Register is January 15, 2022 at 10am Pacific Time.

https://bcinvasives-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcof–ppzgvGtQMGwhqiNrt_gtEIkhdtx_L

October 5, 2021

Annual Undergraduate 3-Minute Thesis Notification Signup!

UBC Annual Undergraduate 3-Minute Thesis Event!

The annual UBC Undergraduate 3MT Event, funded by the PURE award, is targeted at undergraduate students doing research and/or are putting together a thesis.

The application is a recorded 3 minute thesis (3MT) that showcases the significance of the student’s research communicated to a general audience. This year, applications are adjudicated in three rounds by professors and the top 10 will compete at a live final event to a general audience for cash prizes and a feature on our website.

All applicants will receive written feedback on their research communication skills from UBC post doctorates and professors across different disciplines. The winners will win cash prizes and some may be invited to present at MURC, as in previous years.

The initial application deadline is mid/late-January and primarily focuses on the student’s ability to convey the significance of their research to a general audience. The final event occurs in February and is open to the general public. This year, we will livestream it so that people around the world can tune in. Last year we had an audience of 100 people (our Zoom call maxed out) and we hope to grow this enthusiasm!

Form for notifications: https://forms.gle/yfY7o9qPZ2K7UuBP6

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

The 4th Food Structure and Functionality Symposium

October 19-20, 2021

The 4th Food Structure and Functionality Symposium – Structuring Foods for a Sustainable World will bring together renowned speakers from academia and industry – the people that push the boundaries in food research and production.

Presentations will describe developments in food structure design and functionality that confront the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Contributions are invited in the areas of macro-molecular interactions in complex food systems, structure-function relationships, food materials science, alternative proteins, oral processing, digestion, advanced visualisation, novel imaging techniques and much more….

Learn more and register here.

February 11, 2021March 30, 2021

Extend Your Learning: Minors, Co-op, Honours, Exchange and more for Applied Biology Students

With an overwhelming number of opportunities available to you, how do you choose which ones are right for you? In this info session, we will cover the ins and outs of minors, co-ops honours, and GoGlobal opportunities. You will have a chance to engage with faculty members and APBI students who have taken advantage of these opportunities and have experiences to share.

March 25, 2021 – 4 to 5pm

Here are some links and resources that were discussed at the workshop:

Workshop Slides

Go Global Slides

Notes on Co-op:

Co-op adds one (1) year to the length of your degree
Application Deadline this year for next year: Thursday, October 7, 2021
A Co-op work term does not replace, or add academic course credits for that term
Once you are approved for co-op, you apply for jobs online through SCOPE (online job portal) OR you can find your own relevant job and get it approved by your Coordinator
UBC Co-op fees

Notes on Minors:

Completion of the Minor will usually require an additional period of study beyond four years.
Minimum of 18 upper-level credits related to your minor (6 of these credits may overlap with credits for your major)
Students should design a coherent and academically sound course of studies for their Minor, which must be submitted at the time of application
Commerce and kinesiology are competitive minors

Notes on Honours:

Must complete a minimum of 132 credits rather than the 123 credits required to graduate with a Sustainable Agriculture and Environment degree.
There are grade requirements to remain in the honours stream

Additional Resources:

February 11, 2021March 30, 2021

What to Expect when You’re Seeking Work – Entry Level and Beyond

You’ve honed your skills, perfected your resume and written your cover letter, but what should YOU expect from your future job? The job hunt should be just as much about finding the right fit for you as it is about you being the right fit for your employer. Join us and a panel of professionals working in the field of Applied Biology for a conversation about what to expect from your job and industry.

March 4, 2021 – 4 to 5pm

Here are some of the links that were discussed in our workshop:

UBC resource on informational interviews, which are a way of meeting with people to learn about their careers and interests. https://students.ubc.ca/career/career-resources/informational-interviews
Rob Kim is the Faculty Career Strategist and you can attend one of his workshops or book a meeting with him rob.kim@ubc.ca
Online spaces like the LFS US Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lfsus/ and the LFS Student Services Calendar https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/lfs-undergrad-calendar/ are great places to find out about these kind of faculty events.

Professional Designations:

The College of Applied Biology and the BC Institute of Agrologists are two options that may be appropriate for you in APBI and will support you in your career search. Check them out at https://www.bcia.com/ and https://www.cab-bc.org/.
The Areas of Practice within agrology are very broad – these are not limited to traditional “agriculture” fields.

Job Searching / Career Development:

There are many ways to look at jobs to see what might be interesting to you and what jobs are available in your field. This might help you decide what direction you want to pursue.
If you are interested in working with a specific company – follow them on social media and watch their websites! They will often post job opportunities there.
Here are a few relevant job sites: