New research challenges the long-standing theory of what causes a river to meander
Meandering rivers in desert areas show that well-cemented banks alone can sustain meandering.
Learn more about how this knowledge could help populations living in river lowlands.
Students’ image tool offers sharper signs, earlier detection in the lab or from space
Students under the guidance of Dr. Xiaoping Shi, have designed and tested a system using advanced mathematics to pick out important details in complex or noisy images.
Protecting communities from wildfire through Indigenous stewardship
$2.3 million in federal funding received to support a partnership between UBCO and the First Nations Emergency Services Society, combining Indigenous knowledge with new sensor and AI technology for fire mitigation.
Learn more about this collaborative work led by Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais.
Wildfire Research
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is home to several research and education programs designed in anticipation of, and response to, increasingly impactful wildfires.
Featured Degrees
Bachelor of Sustainability (BSust)
The Bachelor of Sustainability inspires students to understand and address complex environmental issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines with hands-on and community-based learning.
NEW: Master of Biotechnology (MBtec)
A course-based Master’s program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the Biotechnology industry.
Academic Departments
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is organized into four departments that are responsible for the programs offered by our Faculty.
