Forestry Co-op
Aditya Mohandas (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)
May 23, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Lab Research Assistant – The 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.
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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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Harry Song (Forest Resources Management)
May 10, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Communications Co-op; BC Wildfire Service I am very happy to have been offered a job with BC Wildfire Service. During these four months, my colleagues here have been very friendly and helpful to me. After learning about org structure for a period of time, I learned how the government’s response goes to fire incidents. During this time, I participated in the ambassador program to share and talk with the public about fire prevention. In addition, after practice, I have been able to complete the prep period independently and complete and release the prep sheet. During this period, through reading data and […]
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Miguel Paulhus Berm-dez (Wood Products)
March 8, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Process Development & Quality Control Assistant; Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. My name is Miguel Paulhus and I am currently in Barriere doing my coop. I am working for Gilbert Smith Forest Products in Process Improvement and Quality Control. Currently I have been working on different trials to improve recovery and production time while learning from the different people at the sawmill how things work and what to look for when running tests. I have also been learning a lot about how to operate the kiln and the drying process. I even got a chance to go to a career fair […]
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Ruotong Liu (Wood Products)
February 13, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Production Coordinator Co-op; Builders Door and Window Supply Ltd Working for Builder Door & Window is a valuable experience. As a production coordinator, I must be at the forefront of processing and distributing orders to the production staff. Meanwhile, I was the person who maintained and updated the production software system and design library. I found myself coordinating various complicated tasks to achieve a smoothie manufacturing process. Although never perfect, solving every problem in the production lines, manufacturing implementing systems and design libraries, assisted by my supervisors, gave me a better understanding of the big picture of manufacturing systems, which can […]
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Aidan Chan (Conservation)
February 8, 2024 | Author: Matthew
GIS Business Analyst; Korotu Technology I have been working as a GIS Business Analyst in Korotu Technology, a startup that seeks to provide stakeholders with technologies to fund, protect, and grow Nature-based solutions. For the last 4 out of 8 months in this internship, I was tasked to create a windthrow prediction model for Nova Scotia after being hit by a post-tropical storm. The remote position involved integrating data sources and literature review in my work, but in-person forestry workshops. This coop position let me understand how natural solutions are implemented on a provincial scale, as well as being adaptable under […]
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Kristen Robinson (Conservation)
February 6, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Climate Action Technician; Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corps During my third Co-op Term, I have been working with Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corps as a Climate Action Technician. This term I have been working on a Wildfire Risk Reduction Project in the Kimberley Nature park In Kimberley, BC. This project entails the thinning and clearing of fir, spruce and larch regeneration. The goal is to reduce the risk of having a high intensity fire in city limits. The site we are working on is also an important habitat area of the endangered Williamson’s sapsucker, so we are also trying to reduce the risk […]
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James Lee (Wood Products)
February 1, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Research & Development Intern; University of Rosenheim, Germany “As a research and development intern at the University of Rosenheim in Germany, I have had the pleasure of immersing myself in a new culture both inside and outside of work. The opportunity to live and work in another country without permanent employment has been cherished due to the finite timeline of the internship, allowing for a valuable experience without a long-term commitment. Lastly, gaining insights into the forest industry in another country has been exceptionally interesting, highlighting both similarities and differences. For students interested in traveling or participating in an exchange study […]
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Ella Hulme (Conservation)
January 25, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Field Research Assistant; Organization for Tropical Studies; South Africa I have been working on a variety of research projects as the Field Research Assistant in South Africa this fall, including vegetation sampling, baobab tree surveys, and camera trap maintenance. I have learned many technological skills using equipment throughout this position, specifically deploying camera traps and taking vegetation measurements. In tandem with my technological knowledge, I have also honed many transferable skills which will aid me in future positions, such as leadership, and organization. Being a Patrick Duffy International Work Award winner has allowed me to pursue this position in South Africa […]
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Jingyu Wang (Wood Products)
January 19, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Lab Assistant; West Fraser – WestPine MDF I spent 8 months with the professional and friendly West Pine MDF tech team as a lab assistant in Quesnel, BC. Daily routines include Quality Assurance (QA) as well as Quality Control (QC) for the production. Standard tests such as Internal Bond (IB), Static Bending (for MOE/MOR), 24h Soaks, Moisture Content, Profile are required. In addition to conducting mechanical tests, I was involved in projects aimed at optimizing the production process and analyzing data. The creation of a recipe database allows for more in-depth analysis in refining production recipes. I developed a dunnage placement […]
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