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April 24, 2025Dr. Johan Foster's Spikeless Featured on Major Media
Dr. Johan Foster and Sasha Santos gained media attention for their innovative "Spikeless" — a smart, bio-based stir stick that detects drugs in drink
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April 17, 2025Dr. Naoko Ellis Receives 2024/25 UBC Killam Teaching Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Naoko Ellis on receiving the 2024/25 Killam Teaching Prize! Nominated by students, colleagues & alumni, this award celebrates her...
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April 11, 2025Drs. Sumi Siddiqua and Sara Fleetwood Named Finalists for the 2025 Journey Award
Congratulations to Drs. Sumi Siddiqua and Sara Fleetwood on being named finalists for The JourneyAward! Their impact in sustainable biobased materials is...
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April 3, 2025BPI Community Day 2025 - Celebrating Our Vibrant Community
The BPI Community Day returned on the evening of March 27, 2025, uniting over 150 researchers, faculty, and staff in a celebration of the strength, diversity, a
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April 3, 2025Dr. Mark MacLachlan Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science
Congratulations to Dr. Mark MacLachlan on his appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Science for a five-year term, commencing April 1, 2025.
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March 20, 2025Dr. Johan Foster Shares Innovative PFAS Solutions on CBC Radio
Dr. Johan Foster joined CBC Radio Noon Quebec with Shawn Apel to talk about tackling PFAS – the Forever Chemicals that persist in our environment. His team..
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March 17, 2025Breaking Down Stereotypes to Support Women in Engineering
Dr. Siddiqua Sumi at UBC Okanagan is championing diversity in STEM, mentoring future women engineers, and reshaping an industry where women represent just 15% o
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March 17, 2025Drs. Tao Huan & Mohammad Arjmand Received UBC Faculty Research Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Tao Huan and Dr. Mohammad Arjmand on their well-deserved recognition in the UBC Faculty Research Awards 2024!
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March 15, 2025Can Canada Compete in Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Despite B.C.'s resources and demand for SAF, most of it still comes from the U.S. and Europe. At the GVBOT panel, Dr. Jack Saddler, Wendy Avis, Martin Carter an
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March 5, 2025Exploring New Frontiers: Dr. Megan Roberts’ Journey in Research & Teaching
Megan is embarking on an exciting new chapter as an assistant professor at Western University in Ontario, Canada. Her path to an independent research career has
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March 3, 2025Dr. Hamish van der Ven's Insights on AI's Environmental Impact
AI isn’t just energy-hungry—it’s shaping how we see ClimateChallenges. Dr. Hamish van der Ven, featured in The Conversation, uncovers hidden biases in AI’s...
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February 26, 2025Drs. Susan Baldwin & Steven Hallam Drive Microbial Innovations in Mining
Genome BC, Rio Tinto, Koonkie, and BGC Engineering support Dr. Sue Baldwin and Dr. Steven Hallam in using microbial genomics to stabilize mine tailings and ..