Co-op
Johanne Grelet (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)
November 14, 2024 | Author: emilyjun
Sustainability Procurement Analyst – Solvay
I am working in a chemical company in Belgium called Solvay as a Sustainability Procurement Analyst. I have been working on several projects including the “One Project One Buyer” initiative. This project aims to reduce the CO2 emissions of our company by fostering sustainable practices across the supply chain.
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Yuma Hashimoto (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)
October 16, 2024 | Author: emilyjun
Undergraduate Researcher – UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering
As an undergraduate researcher at Dr. Rojas’s lab in Bioproducts Institute, I have been working on the project that aims to turn wheat residues into textile fibers.
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Isabella Galat (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)
October 2, 2024 | Author: emilyjun
Summer Student Resource Assistant – BC Timber Sales
This summer I’ve had the pleasure of working as a Resource Assistant with BC Timber Sales based in Smithers. My role has exposed me to a breadth of studies and field work such as block layouts, silviculture planting and harvesting, riparian assessments, road assessments, and the economic valuation of wood harvests.
Posted in: Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology, Student Stories
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Co-op Presentation Night
September 25, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry
Join us for the Co-op Presentation Night where students from all programs will deliver presentations about their recent co-op work terms.
Posted in: Past Events
Tagged with: Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology, Co-op, Conservation, Forest Management, Forest Operations, Forest Sciences, Students, Undergraduate, Wood Products
Ivan Chan (Forest Sciences)
September 13, 2024 | Author: emilyjun
Forest Technician Northern Interior Forest Operations – Forsite
I have been working on doing Individual Tree Inventory (ITI) most of the time during my work term. In this job, I have to measure every tree’s DBH, height, age and record any defects on the tree. I have learned a lot during my time there, including defining defects on trees and using vertex to measure tree height as referenced in the photo.
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Madeline Brinkmann (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)
September 12, 2024 | Author: emilyjun
Operations Assistant – Olympic Industries ULC
I have been working as an Operations Assistant at a commodities lumber trading company called Olympic Industries. I primarily oversaw all incoming payments to the company, matched them up to invoices and tracked when payments were due.
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Co-op Information Sessions
September 11, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry
Learn all about the Co-op Program! The Co-op Information Session is an opportunity to gain insight on how co-op can launch your career, what our previous students have experienced in their work terms, and how to apply.
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Alexandra Hankins (Natural Resources Conservation)
August 23, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Environmental Student Consultant – Urban Systems
As an Environmental Student Consultant with Urban Systems in Kamloops, BC, I have been introduced to the world of consulting and a wide range of projects. I have a balanced schedule of office work and field work.
Posted in: Conservation, Student Stories
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Andy Chen (Wood Products Processing)
August 23, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Research Assistant – University of Victoria, Math and Statistics Faculty
I am currently a Research Assistant at the University of Victoria for my first co-op workterm. I am a research assistant for Dr. Xuekui Zhang in the math and statistics faculty where I am working on a project, Diagnostics of Viral Infections Using High-Throughput Genome Sequencing Data.
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Mary Englezos (Forest Sciences)
August 21, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Community Education Team Leader – Salmon Habitat Restoration Program (SHaRP)
For my first co-op work term this summer I have had the opportunity to be a part of the SHaRP team as a Community Education Team Leader. Throughout the summer, I have planned community events, day camps and booths to educate and engage community members about our environmental work to improve salmon habitats in the City of Surrey.
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