Student Stories
CONS 454: A Month of Discovery in South Africa
June 24, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry
Students blend cultural immersion and conservation research, revealing the savanna’s complex ecosystem and community dynamics in South Africa
Posted in: Conservation Featured, FCS Featured, News
Tagged with: Africa, Conservation, Field School, Research, South Africa, Student Stories, Wildlife
Jasmine Hathway (Conservation)
June 20, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Resource Technologist Co-op; BC Ministry of Forests This summer, I’m delighted to return to my position as a Resource Technologist with the Ministry of Forests in Merritt, BC. Building on the valuable experience and enjoyment I found last year, I’ve eagerly chosen to continue contributing to the impactful work of the Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) […]
Posted in: Conservation, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Natural Resources Conservation, Student Stories
Ivy Guo (Forest Management)
June 20, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Forest Technician; Forsite Consultants Ltd. My name is Ivy Guo and I am working at the Prince George office of Forsite Consultants Ltd. for my second and third Co-op work term. Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a large forestry consulting company that operates within the province of British Columbia and other various provinces around Canada. For […]
Posted in: Forest Management, Forest Management Featured, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Resources Management, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories
Kylie Tsai (Urban Forestry)
June 20, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Parks Labourer; City of Surrey, Shade Trees Team For the first few weeks working as a Parks Labourer with the Shade Trees Team at the City of Surrey, I have been inspecting tree wells to ensure they have adequate granular material surrounding them and to verify that the tree bases are in safe condition. My […]
Posted in: Student Stories, Urban Forestry
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Urban Forestry
Xiangming Bao (Urban Forestry)
June 3, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Field Team Member; Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) I have been working in the Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) program as a member of the Fall Field Team. The work content at SNAP varied every day, ranging from removing invasive species, preparing for community planting events, and planting trees and seedlings in Surrey parks. Other […]
Posted in: Student Stories, Urban Forestry
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Urban Forestry
Aditya Mohandas (Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology)
May 23, 2024 | Author: Matthew
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 […]
Posted in: Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology, Student Stories
Tagged with: Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology, Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories
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 […]
Posted in: Bioeconomy Featured, Bioeconomy Sciences & Technology, Student Stories
Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories
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 […]
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Tagged with: Co-op, Forest Resources Management, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories
Casa Congo: Bamboo building for a cause
April 9, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry
Sol Lewites, UBC Forestry MASc student and Casa Congo co-founder, shows us bamboo’s uses in sustainable construction for community development.
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Tagged with: Bamboo, Student Stories
Field Notes: Learning International Forestry in Tofino
March 18, 2024 | Author: UBC Forestry
The Master of International Forestry program spent a week in Tofino to learn how B.C. Forestry issues can be connected to international environmental problems.
Posted in: MIF Featured, News, Students
Tagged with: Field School, Graduate, International Forestry, International Students, professional masters, Student Stories, Sustainability