Thesis Defense – Food Science – PhD – Justin Desmond Falardeau

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Announces

The Oral Examination for the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy
(Food Science)

Justin Desmond Falardeau

“Investigation into the Mechanisms Behind the Differential Inhibition of Listeria Monocytogenes in Soft-ripened Cheeses”

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 – 4:00 PM

350, HR MacMillan Building, 2357 Main Mall

Attendance requirements:

  • Everyone present must wear a mask.
  • Food and drinks must not be served and/or shared
  • There is limited capacity due to Covid restrictions. Approximately 10 audience members will be allowed.

EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Chair: Dr. J. W. Hepburn

Supervisory Committee:
Dr. S. Wang – Supervisor
Dr. C. Scaman – Committee member
Dr. S. Hallam – Committee member

Defense Committee Composition
Dr. S. Wang – Supervisor
Dr. C. Scaman – Committee member
Dr. S. Hallam – Committee member
Dr. R. Barichello – University Examiner
Dr. V. Measday – University Examiner
Dr. L. Guan – External Examiner

Mar. 24 – LFS Scholar Series: Dr. Harjinder Singh

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Mar. 24 – LFS Scholar Series: Dr. Harjinder Singh

Title: Designing Food Structures for Optimal Functionality and Nutrition

Abstract: The challenge of designing foods for health attributes requires a detailed understanding of the interactions of food structures with physiological and behavioral processes occurring during food consumption and digestion. The human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is the interface between consumed food and the human body, and the process of food digestion in the GIT is multi-faceted and complex. The mechanisms of food disintegration and consequent absorption of released components in the GIT in relation to food structure remain unclear. This presentation will provide an overview of the approaches used for designing foods for functionality within the GIT, with examples of recent work from our laboratory on the structural changes in natural and fabricated milk based food systems during the digestion process.

Biography:  Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh is the Director of the Riddet Institute (Centre of Research Excellence), Massey University, New Zealand. His research expertise includes dairy science and technology, functional foods, food colloids, structures, and nutrition. He has published over 400 research papers in international journals. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand and a Fellow of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology, and has received several international awards, including the Marschall Rhodia International Dairy Science Award, the William C. Haines Dairy Science Award (USA) and the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Science Prize.

March 24th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm PT ​Hybrid (Register in advance for the meeting):  https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aYtuBuLRTu3oNim

 

Iris Li  (She, Her, Hers)
Program Assistant
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Faculty of Land and Food System
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
#291 – 2357 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4 Canada

iris.li@ubc.ca  lfs.gradapp@ubc.ca
http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/graduate/

SEEDS Job Postings – Help with recruitment

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Hello Lia

 

I hope this finds you well!

 

SEEDS is recruiting for summer paid job opportunities for senior undergraduate or graduate students (details below). Would you be able to share via the your networks?  

 

Positions will support student research and partnership coordination across food systems security and resilience, climate-friendly and circular food systems,and urban biodiversity focus areas. Application Deadline is: March 20, 2022

 

Many thanks,

Georgia

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Interested in catalyzing student community-based action research and interdisciplinary partnerships that advance the University’s sustainability, climate and wellbeing commitments? Want to help inform the development and implementation of University policy and planning directives?

 

Join the SEEDS Sustainability Program!  The SEEDS Sustainability Program is an internationally recognized Campus as Living Laboratory initiative. Through interdisciplinary partnerships and applied student-led research, SEEDS informs policy and planning work related to UBC sustainability and wellbeing priorities and practices and creates scalable solutions to societal issues.

 

Application Process: 

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, Professional Writing Sample (one page max)  via UBC Careers Online by  March 20, 2022.

 

SEEDS Student Summer Job Opportunities:

 

  1. Urban Biodiversity Coordinator  (Posting ID: #898119)

Work Period/Hours:  May 1 to Aug 31st 2022 (Total 300 hours, approx. 20 hours per week)

Wage: $22.67    |    Position Type: Work Learn

Core Job Responsibilities:

Working primarily in applied research and partnership coordination, the candidate will support the coordination of the Campus Biodiversity Initiative: Research and Demonstration (CBIRD) and inform the development of UBC’s urban biodiversity and climate related planning work, while creating impactful applied student research experiences. Key research focus areas include: scoping and coordinating research and partnerships that can inform and implement actions of the Climate Action Plan 2030 Adaptation, Resilience and Biodiversity area, ecological sustainability areas in the emerging Campus Vision 2050, biodiversity related goals and action in the UBC Green Building Action Plan (GBAP), Residential Environmental Assessment Program (REAP) 4.0, and UBC Technical Guidelines.

Education: Urban Forestry/Natural Resources Conservation, Geography, IRES, Science/Ecology, Architecture and Landscape Architecture,

Experience: Research charters/proposal development, project coordination, fostering multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary collaborations, meeting facilitation, informational/data management.

 

  1. Sustainable Food Systems Coordinator (Posting ID: #898150 ) – 2 positions 

Work Period/Hours:  May 1 to Aug 31st 2022 (Total 300 hours, approx. 20 hours per week)

Wage: $22.67 |    Position Type: Work Learn

 

Core Job Responsibilities:

NOTE: There are two Sustainable Food Systems Coordinator positions available. Each will focus on a different aspect of food system sustainability. Candidates are encouraged to indicate in their cover letter which focus area they interested in: 

  • Climate-Friendly and Circular Food Systems
  • Food Systems Security and Resilience

 

Working primarily in applied research and partnership coordination, the candidate will coordinate student-led applied research projects and interdisciplinary collaborations related to sustainable, just, secure food systems and food recovery across critical intersectional topic areas to advance UBC’s Climate Emergency Declaration (CED) commitments,  Climate Action Plan 2030 (CAP2030) and Wellbeing Strategic Framework.  Research and collaborations inform the development and implementation of UBC’s food, climate, wellbeing and waste policy and planning priorities. The candidates will assist in coordinating applied research and interdisciplinary collaborations with the UBC Food System Project, the Food Security Initiative and Climate-Friendly Food System Action Team.

 

Education: Land and Food Systems, Public Policy, Geography, IRES, SPPH, Planning

Experience: Research charters/proposal development, project coordination, fostering multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary collaborations, meeting facilitation, informational/data management.

 

 

 

Please note, I work part-time from Tuesday – Thursday.

 

Georgia Stanley (She, Her, Hers)
Climate Response Applied Research Coordinator

SEEDS Sustainability Program

Community Development & Engagement| Campus + Community Planning

Main Office #3331 -3rd Floor, 2260 West Mall, CIRS Building

The University of British Columbia | Vancouver

on the traditional, occupied and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) People

Cell 778 713 1220

georgia.stanley@ubc.ca

Web: www.sustain.ubc.ca/SEEDS |  www.planning.ubc.ca

GradUpdate – Copyright for your Thesis, Financial Distress & Managing Your Monvey in Grad School, Arts Careers in Publishing, P/T work learn opportunities, Common Academic Expressions in English, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, Copyright for your Thesis, Financial Distress & Managing Your Money in Grad School, Arts Careers in Publishing, P/T work learn opportunities, Common Academic Expressions in English, and more.

Registration now open

Copyright For Your Thesis
Online | Tuesday, Mar 22 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Register

Financial Distress & Managing Your Money in Grad School
Online | Grad Wellness Series | Wednesday, Mar 23 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM

Register

Three Minute Thesis Final
Meet this year’s top 10. Join to listen, learn, and be fascinated. And, vote for your People’s Choice.
Online | Wednesday, Mar 30 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Register

Seats available

Developing and Sustaining Your Academic Writing Practice
Join this session to learn more about Dr. Pacheco-Vega’s Top 10 Tips for improving your academic writing.
Online | Wednesday, Mar 16 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Register

Introduction to Statistical Concepts VI: Mixed Effects Models
Online | Thursday, Mar 17 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register

Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) Scholarship Information Session
UBC’s flagship scholarship program to encourage and fund impactful, cross-disciplinary, multi-sectoral doctoral research, the Public Scholars Initiative (PSI), is accepting applications from Mar 28 to May 20. Public Scholars enjoy academic support, professional development and networking opportunities, and up to $20,000 in funding.
Online | Monday, Mar 21 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM 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 SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Online | Monday, Mar 21 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM Register

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Publishing – Arts Careers after Graduation
Online | An Arts Amplifier event | Tuesday, Mar 15 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM Learn more

Part-time work at Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
3 work learn positions – Marketing & Recruitment Assistant, Digital & Social Media Assistant, Communications Assistant
Up to 20 hrs/wk | May to August | Apply by Mar 20 Learn more

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Canada Revenue Agency Webinars
Online | Topics include Scam Awareness, Benefits & Credits (General, for Newcomers, for Indigenous Peoples, for Family Caregivers), and more | various dates and times Learn more

PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Applying the Principles of Sound Leadership and Team Building (Mitacs Training)
Asynchronous course on “High performing leadership and teams” must be completed prior to attending synchronous session.
Online | Monday, Mar 21 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM Learn more

RESEARCH SKILLS

Bash scripting for beginners
Online | Thursday, Mar 24 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop
Apr 19, 24, 30 & May 1 | various days and times | Register by Apr 14
Learn about additional upcoming sessions.

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Common Academic Expressions in English
In person or online | Wednesday, Mar 23 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more

Workshops and events

Services

Resources