Emiko Araki
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Emiko ArakiBSc Food and Resource Economics 2025 What excites you about science? Environmental economics really caught my attention because it provides us with data-driven insights that shape better decisions. I’m especially interested in how policies like carbon pricing and cap-and-trade internalize externalities, ensuring businesses and individuals […]
Tavaella Gozali
About NameTavaella GozaliPronounsShe / HerProgramBachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and HealthMajorDouble Major Food & Nutritional Sciences Year3HometownJakarta, IndonesiaTransferred from:UBC Faculty of Arts Tavaella Gozali is an undergraduate student in the Food, Nutrition and Health program. She transferred from the UBC Faculty of Arts to the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) to pursue a […]
Black History Month: Temilola Olowookere
Growing up in Nigeria, Temilola Olowookere developed a deep appreciation for how food could bring people together and mark life’s milestones.
Black History Month: Oluwafemi Ojo
Oluwafemi Ojo first learned about climate change from the documentary series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey in 2016. One episode showed how climate change is an existential threat to humanity, which left a lasting impression on him particularly because shortly after airing, his home state in Nigeria was struck by drought.
Black History Month: Kanaan Selasie Doe-Addo
Kanaan Selasie Doe-Addo is working towards a career as a research and development scientist, where he hopes to be on the leading-edge of developing new, sustainable food and packaging products.
Black History Month: Josephine Nabwami
Black History Month: Josephine Nabwami Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics February 2025 – Josephine Nabwami believes education is a powerful tool for solving pressing issues in society. Her academic and professional experiences have inspired her to contribute meaningfully to Uganda’s agricultural sector by promoting sustainable farming practices and financial stability for smallholder farmers. […]
Black History Month: Joseph Sarfo Tabi
Adapting to life in a new country has been an adventure for Joseph Sarfo Tabi, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar.
Message from the Dean, LFS Community Connects: January 2025
Message from the Dean, LFS Community Connects: January 2025 Posted on January 29, 2025 Welcome to the first issue of LFS Community Connects for 2025. I hope your new year is going well so far! As I’ve settled into my position as Dean pro tem since October 1, I’ve been fortunate to meet alumni, mentors, […]
Hall of Fame: Amy Yiu
The Faculty is inducting Amy Yiu into our Hall of Fame, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the health of Canadians for 16 years through her exemplary work in food and nutrition as a registered dietitian and educator.
Hall of Fame: Harold Steves
The Faculty is inducting Harold Steves into our Hall of Fame in recognition of his exceptional dedication to community engagement and his pivotal role in shaping agricultural policy in British Columbia.