Student Stories
Madeline Brinkmann (Forest Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)
February 6, 2026 | Author: zhuli06
Accounting Intern – Olympic Industries ULC
This fall I have been continuing to learn the behind the scenes of the lumber trading industry.
I’ve continued working as an operations intern in the accounts payable department at Olympic Industries, a lumber commodity trading company.
I work to pay mills, freight companies and various clients within a timely manner.
It has been an incredible opportunity to learn the ins and outs and day operations of lumber trading.
Posted in: Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology, Student Stories
Tagged with: Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology, Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories
Sussan Agber: Finding the Confidence to be Herself
February 3, 2026 | Author: UBC FES
Sussan Agber came to UBC FES with a vision to contribute to sustainable environmental policymaking in places like her home country of Nigeria.
Posted in: Alumni, Alumni Profiles, MIF Featured, News
Tagged with: Alumni, Black History Month, Master of International Forestry, Student Stories
From the Slopes to the Forest: Hannah Smith’s Path to Professional Forestry
January 5, 2026 | Author: UBC Forestry
When Hannah Smith first arrived in Canada from the UK, it was meant to be temporary. Now, she is pursuing a Master of Sustainable Forest Management to achieve her Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation.
Posted in: MSFM Featured, News
Tagged with: Master of Sustainable Forest Management, professional masters, Student Stories, Sustainable forest management
Engineering a Future with Wood Products – Kiana Rowlands
November 19, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry
Kiana Rowlands shares how the Wood Products program reshaped her understanding of wood, engineering, and the future of low-carbon materials.
Posted in: News, Wood Products Featured
Tagged with: Alumni, Engineering, Student Stories, Undergraduate, Wood Products
“Build a world worth building for,” Anwulika Mordi, Master of International Forestry
November 7, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry
As a Mastercard Foundation Scholar currently pursuing a Master of International Forestry at UBC, Anwulika Mordi is building expertise in forestry, community engagement, and sustainable land management to empower Nigerian women and advance impactful, nature-based solutions for her country and beyond.
Posted in: MIF Featured, News
Tagged with: International Forestry, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, professional masters, Student Stories
From Ghana to UBC: Michael Ochem’s Journey
November 7, 2025 | Author: UBC Forestry
From leading community conservation projects in Ghana to pursuing a Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM) at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, Michael Ochem’s journey is rooted in a lifelong passion for protecting the environment and empowering others to do the same.
Posted in: MIF Featured, News
Tagged with: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, professional masters, Student Stories, Sustainable Forest Management
Hanlu Zhu (Wood Products Processing)
October 20, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya
Project Assistant – UBC Department of Wood Science
Over the summer, I worked as a Project Assistant in the Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s Wood Science lab at UBC. My main role has been to support the professors with various projects. Currently, I’m building a bat house for the bats living in Stanley Park – I’ve already finished a prototype and had a meeting with the project team, where they kindly shared some suggestions for improvements.
Posted in: Student Stories, Wood Products
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Wood Products Processing
Yueyue Zhong (Forest Operations)
October 20, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya
Summer Student – West Fraser
I have been working at West Fraser’s Blue Ridge Lumber mill as a Summer Student, assisting with a variety of tasks including spark watch, clean-up, painting, and providing support to different crews. Through this experience, I have learned valuable technical and safety skills such as lockout procedures, completing safety forms, using basic tools like grinders, and understanding mill operations.
Posted in: Forest Operations, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Operations, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories
Zhongqian Zhang (Wood Products Processing)
October 20, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya
Marketing Co-op – Decorate Maste Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd.
I have been working as a Marketing Co-op at a custom home renovation company, where my main responsibilities include identifying potential clients, coordinating communication between designers and customers, and promoting the company brand through both online and offline channels.
Posted in: Student Stories, Wood Products
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Wood Products Processing
Xiaoxuan Yu (Wood Products Processing)
October 17, 2025 | Author: Carolyn Wijaya
Research Assistant – Jianghan University
I’m working on an exciting research project transforming wood veneers into transparent films. My work focuses on developing innovative methods to impregnate these bio-based materials with functional additives, creating next-generation composites with specialized properties like fire retardancy.
Posted in: Student Stories, Wood Products
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Wood Products Processing