UBCO researcher uses computer modelling to predict reef health
A UBC Okanagan researcher has developed a way to predict the future health of the planet’s coral reefs.
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science welcomes Gino DiLabio as inaugural Dean
Prof. Gino DiLabio appointed Dean, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science UBC’s Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Professor Gino DiLabio as the inaugural Dean of the new Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science. Prof. DiLabio is a well-recognized expert in computational chemistry, physical organic chemistry, and nanoscience. His work has earned him a […]
Grizzlies change habits to coexist with people—but is it enough?
Bears living near people rely on ‘immigrants’ and nocturnal behaviour to sustain populations Researchers have determined that bear populations near people need two things to survive—adaptive behaviour to become nocturnal and immigrant bears moving into their region. A study published this week looks at 40 years of data following the fate of more than 2,500 […]
Community leadership, academic excellence and unwavering determination lead to prestigious Pushor Mitchell recognition
Teagan MacDougall reminds herself of one thing when the going gets tough—how worthwhile this will all be when she’s able to help sick children as a pediatrician.
UBCO student, human rights activist wins Lieutenant Governor’s award
Shortly after high school, Dominica Patterson boarded a plane to volunteer in Benin, West Africa. While she knew an adventure was waiting, she had no idea how that journey would light a spark that would eventually lead to law school.
UBC Okanagan celebrates the class of 2020
UBC Okanagan’s Convocation of 2020 will go down in history as a unique event. Instead of students, parents and faculty joining together on campus, the celebrations will be held virtually.
Want to come up with a creative idea? Here’s how.
A new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus is shedding light into how human creativity works and how novel ideas are formed—something the study’s researchers say is becoming increasingly important.
UBCO researcher discusses the good, and bad, of living connected
Even though much of Canada is loosening stay-at-home restrictions, people are realizing that social distancing and working from home is the new normal. And might be for some time.
Exploring therapeutic uses of medicinal cannabis
SOMETIMES SCIENCE leads to discoveries that change society. Sometimes societal […]
From student to healthcare hero
Ngan Nguyen Lyle was studying for an upcoming data science quiz when she got the call.