Lab Research Assistant; University of British Columbia; Department of Wood Science
I have been working with my supervisors on developing a sustainable, environmentally friendly, bio-based insulation foam, through various rounds of trial, error, and analysis.
Throughout my co-op work term, I have learned to work with different biomaterials, using different lab equipment, and to interpret different kinds of data. I have also gained experience in the processes of researching scholarly articles, viewing academic presentations, and even of producing and presenting an academic poster at the Bioproducts Institute’s Research Day.
I have learned a lot about the worlds of research, academia, and bioproducts development from my supervisors, group members, and other scientists that I have had the chance to talk and work with.