Thesis Defense – Human Nutrition- PhD – Kelsey Morgan Cochrane

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UBC – Faculty of Land and Food Systems Announces The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy
(Human Nutrition)

Kelsey Morgan Cochrane

“ A Comparison of (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic Acid vs Folic Acid and the Effects on Maternal Folate Status and Human Milk Folate Profile: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial”

12:30 PM on Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Room 200 of the Graduate Student Centre (6371 Crescent Road).

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. M. Tanner

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. C. Karakochuk – Supervisor
Dr. J. Hutcheon – Committee member

Dr. A. Devlin – Committee member

Dr. R. Elango – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. C. Karakochuk – Supervisor

Dr. A. Devlin – Committee member
Dr. J. Singer – University Examiner

Dr. D. Kitts – University Examiner

Dr. D. O’Conner – External Examiner

GradUpdate – Staying on Track in Grad School Series, Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation, 14-Day Writing Challenge, CTLT Spring Institute, Graduate Writing Consultant Positions, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, Staying on Track in Grad School Series, Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation, 14-Day Writing Challenge, CTLT Spring Institute, Graduate Writing Consultant Positions, and more.

Registration open

Staying on Track in Grad School Series:

Organizational Habits and Keys to Consistency
Online | Wednesday, May 31 | 1 – 2:30 pm Register

Waiting for Motivation? Do this Instead!
Online | Wednesday, Jun 7 | 1 – 2:30 pm Register

The Practice of Realignment, or, Getting Unstuck
Online | Wednesday, Jun 14 | 1 – 2:30 pm Register

Seats available

Imposter Phenomenon
Online | Wednesday, May 24 | 12 – 1:30 pm Register

Getting the Most Out of your Academic Experience: Designing your Grad School/ Career Strategy
Join this interactive session to hone your individual road map for your graduate program, building in time & strategies for attaining your professional goals
Online | Thursday, Jun 1 | 3 – 4:30 pm (+ optional 30 min Q&A, work time) Register

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

ACADEMIC

Land-based Decolonization: Embodying Reciprocity and Responsibility
The Department of Educational Studies’ 2023 Buttedahl Memorial Lecture
In-person | Thursday, May 25 | 3 – 4:30 pm Register

Using Mendeley for Citation Management
Online | Monday, May 29 | 4:30 – 6 pm Register

Tools, Screening Criteria, and Appraisal
Systematic & Scoping Reviews Workshop Series
Hybrid | Wednesday, May 31 | 12 – 1 pm Register

Collaborative Cohort Projects, Summer 2023
Arts Amplifier Applied Research Projects | $1800 | 70 hours
Learn more and apply by Wednesday, May 31, 9 am
Info Sessions:
UBC Research Commons | Tuesday, May 23 | 11 am
Women Transforming Cities | Wednesday, May 24 | 1 pm

CAREER

Employer Info Session: HCL Technologies Canada
In-person site visit for applicants to open positions
Tuesday, May 30 | 9 am – 12 pm | Learn more and apply

Graduate Writing Consultation Positions
$22.67/hr | 10 hrs/week | Sept – Apr
Rolling interviews already started. Apply now to secure your interview.

RESEARCH

Introduction to Oxygen XML editor
In-person | Tuesday, May 30 | 10 am – 12 pm Register

TEACHING

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
In-person | July 2, 8 & 9 | 8 am – 5 pm
Apply by June 28 | See all upcoming sessions.

CTLT Spring Institute
In-person and Online | May 29 – June 1 | Various days and times
See all events and register.

Defining Your Research Question & SoTL Methods
Part of a series of workshops to prepare applicants of the Teaching As Research (TAR) program to implement an educational research project in their discipline regardless of previous experience.
Online | Wednesday, May 31 | 10 am – 12 pm Register.
The TAR Awards are open to graduate students & postdocs, with graduate students needing to be in their second year of study. The award is $3000. Learn more and apply by June 20

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation
In-person and Online | Wednesday, May 31 | 10 – 11:30 Register

14-Day Writing Challenge
Online | National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity event
June 5 – 18 | Register for the site through UBC’s subscription
Register for the challenge by May 31

Thesis Defense – Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems – PhD – Raahil Madhok

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UBC – Faculty of Land and Food Systems Announces The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy
(Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems)

Raahil Madhok

Three Essays on Environmental and Development Economics”

9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
350, HR MacMillan Building, 2357 Main Mall


EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. S. Chamberlain

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. S. Gulati – Supervisor
Dr. P. Baylis – Co-Supervisor
Dr. F. Noack – Committee member
Dr. S. Anderson – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. S. Gulati – Supervisor
Dr. P. Baylis – Co-Supervisor
Dr. F. Noack – Committee member
Dr. R. Barichello – University Examiner
Dr. M. Kandikar – University Examiner
Dr. F. Aragon – External Examiner

Recruiting UBC Students – Summer Science Program Staff

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My name is Alyssa and I am the Program Coordinator for the Summer Science Program. The Summer Science Program runs for 2 weeks in July and brings together Indigenous high school students from urban and rural communities throughout British Columbia and other parts of Canada, for a culturally relevant and holistic learning opportunity designed to encourage the pursuit of post-secondary education, particularly in the science and health fields.

I am reaching out as we are currently recruiting enthusiastic UBC students to be a part of our 2-week staff, in particular we are looking for students interested in the Land and Food Coordinator positions, and we were hoping you could help promote this opportunity to students within Land and Food Systems.

This position’s role includes helping to deliver the programs food services, guiding staff/students on hygiene and food preparation prior to meals, and assisting staff in guiding students to workshops both on and off campus.

This year the camp runs from July 9th-July 22nd, and the applications for the positions will be open until this Friday May 19th. If you know any students who may be interested in this position or would be willing to share this opportunity with students in Land and Food Systems it would be greatly appreciated!

Here is a short blurb about the program and where to apply:

The Summer Science Program is a two week program open to high school students going into grades 9-12 with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis ancestry. The program is a great opportunity to meet new friends, connect with Elders and Indigenous role models. As well, the students will participate in cultural and health/STEM-related workshops.

We are currently looking for individuals who are interested in volunteering or working during the 2 week duration of the program (July 9th-22nd). More details about these positions can be found by searching for ‘Summer Science’ at CareersOnline UBC.

If you have any questions please reach out to summer.science@ubc.ca.

I have also attached a poster below which can be shared. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!

 

Maarsii (thank you!),

Summer Science Team

UBC Summer Science Program
Manager, Summer Science
Faculty of Medicine | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
2206 East Mall Musqueam Territory | Vancouver BC | V6T1Z9 Canada
Phone 778 788 2151
summer.science@ubc.ca

Together|Ensemble at UBC – Advancing the SDGs in British Columbia

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Thursday, June 7, 8am-5pm

BC Hydro Theatre, CIRS

2260 West Mall

 

UBC faculty, students, staff, community members and organizations across BC are invited to join Together|Ensemble at UBC – Advancing the SDGs in British Columbia as we discuss and explore key cross-cutting themes relating to:

  • Decolonization
  • Climate Justice, Dignity and Rights
  • Education
  • Just Transition

Events and panels throughout the day will advance participant understanding and appreciation of these key themes as they relate to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A special weaving workshop will also be optional for participants.

 

Hosted by the UBC Sustainability Hub in partnership with the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) and the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC).

 

Learn more and register today at https://sustain.ubc.ca/sdgbc

 

Natalie Hawryshkewich (She, Her, Hers)

Communication and Engagement Specialist
Sustainability Hub
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability 2260 West Mall, 2nd Floor | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4
natalie.haw@ubc.ca
https://sustain.ubc.ca/hub | http://climateemergency.ubc.ca/

The UBC Vancouver campus is situated within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam).