Forest Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology

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.

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Sarah Lin (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)

May 14, 2024 | Author: Matthew

Lab Research Assistant; University of British Columbia, Forestry Science Centre During my co-op work term, I have been actively involved in assisting two projects: the development of superelastic and hydrophobic hemp fiber aerogels through freeze drying, and the cottonization of fiber for textile applications. Through these projects, I have achieved my learning objectives and gained invaluable experience in the lab, particularly in the sector of biomaterials, with a focus on textile application of hemp fiber. I have had the opportunity to familiarize myself with various instruments such as the PFI, HPLC process, pH meter, and milling machine, enhancing my technical skills […]

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Aditya Mohandas (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)

August 9, 2023 | Author: nidarang

Co-op Student at Ministry of Forests in Victoria, BC This Summer I have been working as a Co-op Student in the Strategic Policy and Intergovernmental Relations unit in the Deputy Minister’s Office, in the Ministry of Forests. As a Co-op Student I focus on research, organisation, administrative support, and learning about the Ministry of Forests and the forest sector. My main assignment was to plan the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Conference that is being hosted next year. This has involved a lot of research, collaboration with businesses, organisation of information, and budgeting. Additionally, I am responsible for coordinating materials for our […]

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Nicole Hiu Lyun Ting (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology )

November 8, 2022 | Author: Forestry Co-op

Research & Communications Intern at Automotive Retailers Association in Burnaby, BC For my first co-op work term, I have been working remotely with the Automotive Retailers Assocation (ARA) as a Research & Communications Intern. My job mainly focuses on electric vehicles and how they affect the environment and the BC economy. My main responsibilities include: completing electric vehicle training courses from the ARA website, monitoring complete ICBC salvage sales, writing blog posts about electric vehicles, performing large quantity data analysis, researching up to date electric vehicle topics, updating previous electric vehicle research papers, and presenting research proposals to my supervisor and […]

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Fires and Floods: Future-proofing forestry against climate catastrophes

June 29, 2022 | Author: UBC Forestry

Looking at the tall trees visible from the UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship offices, Lori Daniels reflects on the environmental firestorm that future generations could face.

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