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Haile Woldesellasse wants to give back in many ways

Haile Woldesellasse wants to give back in many ways

Doctoral student aims to support other young researchers while developing sustainable infrastructure for society.

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Ilija Hristovski is reaching for the stars

Ilija Hristovski is reaching for the stars

Engineering doctoral student hopes to become an astronaut and help solve some of society’s pressing issues.

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Chadia Uwamahoro is helping Rwanda rebuild

Chadia Uwamahoro is helping Rwanda rebuild

UBCO doctoral student in civil engineering wants to write a building code for her home nation—from the ground up.

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Segun David Fatudimu has always wanted to change the world

Segun David Fatudimu has always wanted to change the world

International doctoral fellow’s research draws on his practical work investing in social change.

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Dr. Fabio Mologni is exploring biological invaders

Dr. Fabio Mologni is exploring biological invaders

Postdoctoral Fellow is discovering how non-native species become invasive in our increasingly interconnected world.

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Yue Zhang is part of a new energy frontier

Yue Zhang is part of a new energy frontier

Doctoral student is working with Dr. Jian Liu to research the next generation of rechargeable batteries

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Dr. Brendan Dyck’s passion reaches from the tiniest minerals to entire planets

Dr. Brendan Dyck’s passion reaches from the tiniest minerals to entire planets

Assistant Professor hopes to answer some of earth sciences’ most pressing questions.

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Dr. Chinchu Cherian successfully balances motherhood, research and teaching

Dr. Chinchu Cherian successfully balances motherhood, research and teaching

UBC Okanagan Research Engineer draws inspiration for teaching and research from her children.

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Dr. Jennifer Jakobi brings people together with a purpose

Dr. Jennifer Jakobi brings people together with a purpose

The exercise neuroscientist is introducing STEM to underrepresented youth and helping older adults age in place.

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Dr. Margaret Macintyre Latta is a student of learners and learning

Dr. Margaret Macintyre Latta is a student of learners and learning

The education professor has spent her career searching for the language to explain what teaching and learning really entails—and why this matters.

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