Contact & People
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Okanagan Campus
Office of the Dean
3187 University Way, ASC 413
Kelowna BC V1V 1V7
Telephone: 250 807 9597
Email: fos.reception.ubco@ubc.ca
Office Hours:
8:00 am – 4 pm; Monday to Friday
(excluding statutory holidays)
Please direct all general inquires to the above email address.
For direct student support, contact:
fos.students.ubco@ubc.ca
Leadership & Staff
At the heart of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is a group of dedicated and supportive staff and incredibly accomplished faculty members all here to help students make the most of their UBC Okanagan experience.
FACULTY PROGRAM ADVISORS
Program advisors are faculty members who can help you with course selection, deciding on a major, ensuring you are meeting degree requirements, and even career advice. They serve as a valuable resource in helping you achieve your educational and career goals.
research Experts
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Undergraduate Students
Questions about your undergraduate courses?
Current students with undergraduate course-related inquires please email fos.students.ubco@ubc.ca.
faculty council Student RepresentativeS
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science values student input on matters that affect their education and success on the UBC Okanagan campus. The Faculty includes undergraduate and graduate student representatives on Faculty Council for one year-terms where the student representatives have the opportunity to vote and advocate for their peers.
About the Faculty Council: The Faculty Council is the governance body responsible for the direction of the affairs and business of the Faculty. The Council is tasked with establishing and revising policies, practices, and the general direction for the teaching and research activities of the Faculty, and with making recommendations to the Okanagan Senate.
Nisha Choudhary is a second-year student at UBC who is considering majoring in physics.
In her role as the new science representative, her primary goal is to actively listen to students’ opinions and concerns, ensuring that they feel valued and heard in the academic community.
As a student, her mission is to be a bridge for her fellow peers, helping them to voice their academic challenges. She also aims to establish a safe and welcoming space where students can easily approach her with course-related problems or any other issues.
Beyond her academic pursuits, she has a deep passion for a wide range of activities, such as exploring new places, painting, dancing, cooking, and outdoor adventures. She always strives to strike a balance between her studies and personal life, and encourages others to do the same.
Email: nchoudha@student.ubc.ca
Satabdi Das is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science.
As a Graduate Student Representative for the prestigious Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science Council, Satabdi takes on the vital task of being the voice of her fellow students. She dedicates herself to addressing concerns and ensuring that the voices of the student body are heard and respected in faculty meetings. Satabdi is deeply committed to fostering open and constructive dialogue between students and faculty members, working collaboratively to shape and refine policies, practices, and the overall direction of teaching and research activities at UBCO.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Satabdi is an enthusiastic traveler and explorer, finding joy in discovering new cultures and landscapes. Her artistic inclinations are evident in her love for both the visual and literary arts. She is an avid reader and also enjoys the magic of the silver screen.
Email: satabdi.das@ubc.ca
Website: https://dassatabdi24.github.io/
Departments
Visit the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science department websites for staff, faculty and graduate student contact information.
| Department | Department Head | Department Manager | Department Assistant(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Perry Howard | Janet Heisler | Emma Regush Jennifer Rhodes |
| Chemistry | Kirsten Wolthers | Janet Heisler | Dario Villafuerte |
| Computer Science | Ramon Lawrence | Jennifer Kerr | Doreen Lange Heyde Lopes |
| Earth and Environmental Sciences (EESC) | Kevin Hanna | Saoirse Mackinnon | Christa Nyarko Osei Christina Grant |
| Mathematics, Physics and Statistics (MPS)
|
Christina Haston | Jennifer Kerr | Heyde Lopes Theresa Keeler |