ATT: FOOD Science students

Subject: UBC Food Science IFT College Bowl Team looking for graduate student members

UBC Food Science is currently recruiting graduate students for it’s IFT college bowl team. This year’s competition will take place at the University of California Davis on March 25^th 2023. The college bowl team can have up to 2 graduate students on it and four students will compete at a time. Try outs will take place in the next two weeks and will consist of completing a 15-minute quiz of food trivia.

All details regarding the competition can be found here: https://www.ift.org/-/media/community/students/competitions/docs/college-bowl-competition-rules-20222023-final.pdf

In short, it is a trivia contest between teams of Food Science students at different universities with cash prizes to be won.

Please contact patricia.hingston@ubc.ca by Monday January 16^th if you are interested!

Land and Food System Scholar Series

Invited scholar: Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe

Hosted by:  Crystal Karakochuk, Human Nutrition

Title: Modeling host diet- gut microbe interactions in the ‘Robobut’ bioreactor model

Abstract: There is now abundant evidence that the microbial consortium associated with a host – its microbiome – is critically important to the health of the host.  The gut microbiome is the most diverse ecosystem in the human body and how we feed this ecosystem, through the diet that we consume, plays a major role in the shaping of the ecosystem in terms of its composition and function.  However, studying complex microbial ecosystems from the human gut is not a trivial exercise. In this talk, I will describe the development of the Robogut as a model system to allow study of dietary shifts and their effects on the colonic microbiome, showcasing my lab’s work on microbiomes associated with Type 1 diabetes, colorectal cancer, and hunter-gatherer populations, respectively.

Biography: Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe obtained her BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of London, and her PhD in Molecular Microbiology through an industrial partnership with Public Health England.   Emma started her faculty career at the University of Calgary in 2005, with a Fellow-to-Faculty transition award through CAG/AstraZeneca and CIHR, to study the normal microbes of the human gut.  In particular, she was among the few that focused on trying to culture these ‘unculturable’ microbes in order to better understand their biology.  To do this, she developed a model gut system to emulate the conditions of the human gut and allow communities of microbes to grow together, as they do naturally.  Emma moved her lab to the University of Guelph in late 2007, and has been a recipient of several Canadian Foundation for Innovation Awards that has allowed her to develop her specialist anaerobic fermentation laboratory further. This was boosted by the award of a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Human Gut Microbiome Function and Host Interactions, where she focuses on ‘missing microbes’ from the industrialized microbiome . In 2013, Emma co-founded NuBiyota, a research spin-off company that aims to create therapeutic ecosystems as biologic drugs, on a commercial scale.  The research enterprise for this company is also based in Guelph.

Join in-person or via Zoom:

Date: January 26, 2023

Time: 10:00-11:00 AM PST

Location: In-person at MCML 258, or via Zoom

This presentation will be followed by a meet and greet from 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

In-person seating is limited (capacity of 38), please register here by Jan 23.

Dear LFS Graduate School,

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Uno Kakegawa, and I am a Research Assistant at the Center for Japanese Research under UBC’s School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. I write this email to you today in regards to an exciting event that may interest students in your department!

The Center for Japanese Research, Go Global and the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver will be hosting a Study in Japan Information Session, which will outline the benefits of studying in Japan, alongside scholarship opportunities for students. Students will hear from former students who studied in Japan with financial assistance from a wide range of disciplines and have their questions answered in a Q&A session at the end.

I was wondering if you were able to advertise the event to students in your department through your usual communication channels (eg. newsletter, email list, social media etc…) sometime this week. I have attached a poster of the event, alongside a short blurb to accompany the poster.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my email and I hope to hear from you soon.

Kind regards,

Uno

Study in Japan Information Session

Date and Time: January 18 17:00-18:30

Location: C.K Choi Building Room 120

Looking to study abroad and learn more about the amazing opportunities available in Japan? The Centre for Japanese Research, Go Global, and the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver are teaming up to host a Study in Japan Information Session just for you! You’ll learn about all the benefits of studying in Japan, as well as hear from former students who have received full scholarships to make their study abroad dreams a reality. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask all your burning questions during a Q&A session at the end. Whether or not you speak Japanese, don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about studying in Japan and how you can make it happen!

Questions regarding the event can be directed to Uno Kakegawa at unok4217@mail.ubc.ca.

Please RSVP HERE.

Uno Kakegawa (掛川右乃), BA Honours Candidate
Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Scholar
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
Vancouver, BC  Canada V6T 1Z4
internationalscholars.ubc.ca

Dear LFS Graduate Students,

Please join us for Geomatics Career Conversations on Thursday, February 2^nd, 2023, hosted by UBC Forestry’s Masters of Geomatics for Environmental Management. This event is open to all graduate students interested in a career in geomatics/GIS with environmental or resource management applications.

This is not your typical networking event — don’t miss this opportunity to connect with GIS professionals in an approachable setting! First, hear from a diverse group of GIS experts in a panel discussion sharing advice on launching your career in the GIS/geomatics sector. You’ll then get to chat with them and ask questions in small, loosely facilitated groups designed to start conversations and build meaningful connections.

Date:	Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
Time:	9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Doors open at 9:10 am)
Structure:	Moderated panel discussion followed by small-group conversations
Venue:	UBC Alumni Centre, Jack Poole Hall (2nd floor)

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP here by Friday January 27^th!

 Here are some of the employers you’ll get to meet:

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation

Ecora Engineering and Resource Group

Zoetica Wildlife Research Services Inc.

ESRI

Spatial Vision Group

Licker Geospatial Consulting

Eagle Mapping

David Suzuki Foundation

Inlailawatash

EarthDaily Analytics

Mosaic Forest Management

 

We look forward to seeing you on February 2^nd!

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions at maya.fromstein@ubc.ca.

Best wishes,

Maya

Maya Fromstein

(PronounsLinks to an external site.:    she/her)

Landscape Ecology Lab – Research Scientist

Masters of Geomatics in Environmental Management (MGEM) – Program Assistant

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