2026 Faculty of Science Community Awards
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is committed to celebrating the people who strengthen our community through exceptional educational leadership and outreach. This year’s Faculty of Science Community Award recipients are making a lasting impact on campus and beyond, and we are proud to recognize their achievements and contributions. Dr. Ifeoma Adaji Assistant Professor, […]
Biochemistry Graduate Awarded $10,000 Prize for Academic Excellence and Community Leadership
Strong grades and meaningful community work have earned a biochemistry graduate a major award. Keira Dail, who recently completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, has received the $10,000 Pushor Mitchell LLP Prize. Presented each year, the award recognizes a graduating student who pairs strong academic performance with leadership in areas such as community […]
Beyond affordability: UBC’s open cell biology textbook expands access and enhances learning worldwide
Educational Leadership: Open Educational Resources Dr. Robin Young Associate Professor of Teaching, Biology Textbook Illustrator: Heather Ng-Cornish, UBCO alumnus (degree in Environmental Chemistry) Textbook Co-author: Dr. Lauren Dalton, Senior Instructor, Oregon State University Resource Innovation Fundamentals of Cell Biology is an open educational resource textbook developed to support students encountering cell biology for the first […]
Researchers engineer a probiotic that’s heading to human trials
A probiotic bioengineered by UBC Okanagan researchers to thrive in […]
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Magic mushrooms can even take the fight out of fish
A new study led by a UBC Okanagan biologist has […]
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Canada’s protected areas were built for the past; research shows they may not support the future
Climate change is making Canada’s seasons more erratic, its weather […]
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New UBCO research says trees give visual clues as they rehydrate each spring
Time-lapse video shows trees “droop their branches” when thirsty or stressed
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Researchers, egg farmers hatch sustainable agriculture plans
Researchers at UBC Okanagan and Canadian egg farmers have built […]
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