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March 17, 2021Dr. Miller speaks on lignin at DigestConnect on March 18th
BPI researcher Dr. Jack Miller has a new comprehensive market study on lignin, Lignin 2021: A Pivotal Year, which is about to be published.
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March 11, 2021Nominate your Candidate for The Marcus Wallenberg Prize by May 31
The Board of the Marcus Wallenberg Foundation and its Selection Committee invite individuals and institutions, globally, to nominate candidates for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize, between 1 February and 31 May each year (Note: This year 1 March-31 May).
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March 3, 2021UBC BEST Co-op students are available for work
Calling all bioeconomy professionals! The brand new UBC Forest Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology Degree Program (BEST) has co-op students available this summer. Students can start a four or eight month position in January, May or September.
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March 3, 2021PACWEST Conference - Submit your abstract by March 19
The PACWEST Technical Conference symbolizes the interdependence of those who develop technology in the pulp and paper industry and the many suppliers of related materials and equipment. The event will feature several Round Table Meetings, Technical Sessions, as well as conference Wrap Up & Awards.
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March 1, 2021BPI researcher Dr. Kevin Golovin up for international forestry award
Dr. Kevin Golovin, assistant professor of Engineering, has been chosen as one of the two Canadian finalists for the global Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award .
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February 22, 2021BPI researcher Dr. Zachary Hudson helps create new compostable coffee pod
BPI researcher Dr. Zachary Hudson, in collaboration with Surrey-based NEXE Innovations, creates a fully compostable coffee pod. The NEXE pod is able to break down completely in 35 days in municipal composting. Dr. Zac Hudson believes your morning cup of coffee should be strong and guilt-free.
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February 8, 2021The Silent Effects of Single-Use Plastic During the Pandemic
Professor Orlando Rojas joins Camila Gonzalez to talk the increasing issue of single-use plastic and steps we can take towards sustainability.
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January 26, 2021Dr. Rojas speaks on the Health Science Podcast
On this episode, the Health Science Podcast features Dr. Orlando Rojas to speak on how renewable materials can help fight Covid-19. Listen now to hear how Dr. Rojas and his team are using advanced biomaterials to create medical masks during the pandemic.