Abigail Brown (Conservation)

January 9, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Biological Science Technician; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) In my work with the US Geological Survey, I have been working on an experiment exploring seed dormancy cycling in desert plants. This study aims to explore intra-specific variation of this trait within the Mojave desert, and the potential impacts of climate change on seed dormancy cycling. Dormancy […]

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Grace Williams (Forest Sciences)

January 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Environmental Co-op Student; Hatch Ltd. For the past several months I’ve been working at Hatch Ltd. within the Environment and Sustainability unit in Vancouver, BC. As a fourth year student, I have held this position for both my third and fourth co-op terms, assisting with environmental permitting and other considerations for various infrastructure, energy, oil […]

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Maria-Belen de Schutter (Conservation)

January 5, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Engagement and Impact Assistant Co-op; UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning Working for the UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) I have had the opportunity to develop programming for UBC students and community partners on various food, environmental, and housing justice topics. Here I helped facilitate partnerships between Metro Vancouver community organizations and created […]

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