Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Opening doors for international student research
May 8, 2023
A unique research pathway at UBC Okanagan ultimately brought Bhavesh Gnnanapareddy from India to Canada.
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Posted in All In Story, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, International Programs and Services, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
UBCO honours this year’s most outstanding researchers
May 4, 2023
Student and faculty researchers recognized for excellence and innovation
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Posted in Chemistry, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release, School of Health and Exercise Sciences
How humans and climate change affect our environment
May 4, 2023
Doctoral student Melanie Dickie’s research explores how these factors combine to influence the natural world.
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Posted in Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Profile, Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal)
Examining single molecules for infinite possibilities
May 4, 2023
Dr. Isaac Li, Assistant Professor in Chemistry, says research could lead to new disease treatment strategies.
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Posted in Chemistry, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Profile, Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal)
UBCO researcher shines a light on “nightmare” ooze killing cannabis plants
April 20, 2023
Team identifies black root rot threatening crops in a BC production facility
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
Red or white & green: How wine making fits into Earth Day
April 17, 2023
Dr. Jacques-Olivier Pesme of the UBC Wine Research Centre is watching the world change through a wine glass.
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Posted in Campus Feature, Facilities Management, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Canadian gut health products may not provide the same benefits to immigrants, UBCO researchers say
April 11, 2023
UBC Okanagan researcher reveals how westernization may change the gut microbiome of Indian immigrants and increase their risk of inflammatory bowel disease
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Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
UBCO students look up—way up—to gather research data
March 29, 2023
Physics, engineering students join high-altitude balloon project
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Posted in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Q&A, School of Engineering
Arctic river channels changing due to climate change, scientists discover
March 9, 2023
UBCO researcher tracks the migration pace of large rivers in permafrost regions
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Posted in Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
Climate change is chasing away the salmon, so she’s chasing climate change
January 27, 2023
Master’s graduate Janna Wale came to UBCO with one important question to answer, ‘Where are the salmon?’
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Posted in All In Story, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science