BPI Research Day 2025
May 2, 2025, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
LOCATION
Life Science Centre (LSC) - West Atrium at 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 (Click the link to find the exact location of the venue)
ABOUT THE EVENT
"Connecting & Empowering Next-Gen Innovators"
Join us for our annual signature event, where we celebrate BPI researchers' innovations in sustainable bio-based materials. Open to BPI affiliates and partners, this event offers an invaluable opportunity for learning, networking, and building partnerships.
We're excited to spotlight our rising researchers through a poster competition, providing them with a platform to showcase their work and enhance their presentation skills. Aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this event strengthens our research network within and beyond the community. Come celebrate the conclusion of the academic year with colleagues and friends over complimentary lunch and drinks!
PROGRAM
- 10:00 AM Coffee & Mingle
- 10:30 AM Opening & Welcome
- Dr. Gregory Paradis, Assistant Professor, Forest Resources Management, UBC
- Dr. Laurel Schafer, Head, Department of Chemistry, UBC
- Dr. James Olson, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, UBC
- 10:45 AM BPI Update
- Dr. Orlando Rojas, Scientific Director, UBC BioProducts Institute
- 11:00 AM Poster Session #1
- 12:00 PM Networking Lunch
- 12:30 PM Poster Session #2 (Lunch continues)
- 1:30 PM Keynote Presentations
- Development of Bio-based Barrier Coatings for Paper Packaging - Dr. Kimberly Osten, Research Scientist, FP Innovations
- Bioproduct Application Opportunities in Building Construction - Dr. Haibo Feng, Assistant Professor, Wood Science, UBC
- 1:50 PM Award Ceremony & Closing
- Dr. Orlando Rojas, Scientific Director, UBC BioProducts Institute
POSTER COMPETITION
All BPI-affiliated undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs, are invited to join the poster competition. For the presentation guidelines and judging criteria, click here.
Abstract submission deadline is Apr 18th.
Competition Prizes
- Best Poster Awards : Three winners will each receive a $500 travel and education award (for conference or course registration) plus a $100 Visa gift card.
- EDI.I Excellence Award : One winner will receive a $500 travel and education award plus a $100 Visa gift card.
- People's Choice Award : One audience favorite from each session will receive a $100 Visa gift card.
STAMP RALLY & GIVEAWAYS
Guests can participate in a stamp rally to win a prize. Those who visit 15+ posters and collect stamps from the presenters can enter the prize draw to win a BPI mug or a $100 gift card.
PARKING
We suggest using one of the following parkades which are located within a 5 min walk. Their rates are $2 per 1/2 hour up to a daily max of $20.
- Health Science Parkade, 2250 Health Sciences Mall, V6T 1Z3
- Thunderbird Parkade, 6085 Thunderbird Boulevard V6T 1Z3
For more details, view the university parkade and parking lot map.
We thank Natural Resources Canada for generously funding this event and Lindsay Eltis' Group for sponsoring the venue.
Research Day 2024 participants have represented organizations such as:
