UBC Soil Science graduate students Kiran Padda and Akshit Puri won 1^st and 3^rd place for the best student poster presentations at the Canadian Soil Science Society (CSSS) conference in Niagara Falls this week.

Congratulations to Kiran and Akshit on a job well done representing UBC on the national stage!

Department of Wood Science Seminar

Friday June 15^th, 2018

CAWP 2916 12:30-1:30pm

 

“Designer Walls: non-cellulosic polysaccharide synthesis in plant cell walls” 

Drs. Tony Bacic and Monika Doblin 

La Trobe Institute for Agriculture and Food (LIAF)

School of Life Sciences

Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences

 

 

Shawn Mansfield, PhD

Professor

Department of Wood Science

4030-2424 Main Mall

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, BC, Canada

V6T 1Z4

Ph:   604-822-0196

Lab: 604-822-6420

Cell: 604-649-9534

 

 

 

UBC – Faculty of Land and Food Systems Announces 

The Oral Examination for the Degree of 

MASTER OF SCIENCE

(Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems)

VICTORIA OSTENSO

“CASE STUDIES OF CULTURAL INCLUSION IN ALTERNATIVE FOOD INITIATIVES IN METRO VANCOUVER” 

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at  13:30 pm
Room 170 – MacMillan Building 

EXAMINING COMMITTEE  

Chair: Dr. J. Carrillo

Supervisory Committee:

Dr. H. Wittman – Supervisor
Dr. A. Hanser – Committee member
Dr. J. Black – Committee member 

Defense Committee Composition

Dr. H. Wittman – Supervisor
Dr. A. Hanser – Committee member
Dr. J. Black – Committee member
Dr. R. VanWynsberghe – External

 

Everyone is welcome

Return of the Sea Otter: Author Talk and Book Signing

Monday, 18-Jun-2018 @ 7pm (doors 6.30pm)

Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal that Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast

Rhode Island-based writer Todd McLeish has been writing about wildlife and environmental issues for more than 20 years. His 4th and newest book is The Return of The Sea Otter’

In his newest book, Todd McLeish journeys along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters – the appealing animals unique to the Pacific that were hunted to near extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries. Todd shares stories of his adventures and outlines the natural history of these adorable marine mammals – often seen floating on their backs and holding hands – that play a vital role in maintaining the health of the kelp forest ecosystem. To learn more about Todd, check out toddmcleish.com.

Price: Free, but register here to guarantee your seat
Accessibility: This event will be ASL signed and is wheel-chair accessible
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
Livestreaming?: Yes!! On the Vancouver Aquarium YouTube Channel

For more information see ocean.org/oceanmatters

The Truth About Everyday Plastics

Tuesday, 26-Jun-2018 @ 7pm (doors 6.30pm)

What happens to your fleece jacket in the laundry and that plastic bottle when it is empty?

Stephen Chastain, an Ocean Wise scientist, will look at four everyday household items. He will examine why and how our use and disposal of these items is damaging the environment and how this relates to large-scale global issues.

He will discuss how he explores the world of microplastics under the microscope and the research that Ocean Wise is doing to learn about the processes that are causing these problems. This research is helping us all to do something, whether it is small changes in our daily routine or ways in which we redesign our approach to plastics as a society.

Price: Free, but register here to guarantee your seat
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
Livestreaming?: Yes!! On the Vancouver Aquarium YouTube Channel

For more information see ocean.org/oceanmatters

If you have any questions please let me know.

Many Thanks,

Ruth

Ruth Sharpe, PhD
Manager of Public Programs

Ruth.Sharpe@ocean.org
D 604 659 3497

Genome BC is looking for someone keen on teaching to help out with their summer program (paid position) and Let’s Talk Science will be hosting a booth for Indigenous Solidarity Day and we are looking for volunteers for the event.

Indigenous Solidarity Day at Trout Lake Join us as we celebrate National Indigenous Day at Trout Lake with a community-based, full day of events set to showcase and celebrate the diversity of Indigenous people across Canada. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people gather to share their spirit, experiences, stories, songs, art and dance with each other and the general community – with a whole day of entertainment, activities, and fun planned for the whole family. Let’s talk science will be hosting a booth at the kid’s zone where we will be doing hands-n activities like DIY Slime and Candy DNA! Volunteers are needed urgently When: June 21, 2018 at 12pm-6pm Where: Trout Lake Community Centre (3350 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC, V5N 4M4) Who: Families Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/wCMSUD4YYmmHHGOe2   Contact Evelyn at community@ubclts.com with any question.

 

Join the Geneskool team! The Genome BC Geneskool Summer Science Program for Teens runs 20-24 Aug, 2018 at Capilano University in North Vancouver. Throughout the week, participants aged 14-18 utilize real-world scientific techniques to solve a crime. Reporting to the Summer Program Director, the successful candidate will be a lead facilitator of workshops during camp and support the Summer Program Director in other duties (more details below). This position is best suited to someone with a strong background in genetics and a demonstrated passion for youth education. Previous experience with the Genome BC Geneskool program is preferred. Visit http://ubclts.com/node/186 for full job description Interested individuals should send their resume and cover letter to Evelyn Sun at esun@genomebc.ca. Applications are due June 15 or until position is filled.

 

 

Cheers,

Evelyn