Courtney Boyd
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Applied Animal Biology (Honours)
My advisors helped me realize I could combine my interests in animal studies and biomedical research in the animal welfare program in LFS.
Ainsley MacDougall
Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems
Food and Resource Economics
Classes are where I gain invaluable knowledge and make connections, but extracurricular activities have given me the leadership and organizational skills I take into all aspects of my life.
Sumeet Gulati
Dr. Gulati's research focuses on questions related to the formation and effectiveness of environmental policies.
Jeff Holmes
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Food, Nutrition and Health
I wanted to prove to myself that I could do what it takes to get into a school like UBC.
Eduardo Jovel
My research interests include Indigenous plant knowledge, mycology, natural product chemistry, and Aboriginal health.
Katelyn Mills
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Applied Animal Biology
I never thought a career in research was something I wanted, but a research methods class with UBC Animal Welfare Professors Nina von Keyserlingk and Dan Weary changed things for me.
Gladys Oka
Masters of Science
My intention is not to say don't plant, don't do community gardens, but I don't think it is necessarily in the best interest of Vancouver to push something without informing people of all the considerations they need to make.
Desiree Nielsen
Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition and Health
Dietetics
It was the first time I'd encountered the concept of things to eat or not eat based on a medical condition. It got me thinking about the food you put in your body and how it can affect you.
Nicole Fetterly
Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition and Health
Dietetics
Students are entering an amazing new phase of their lives and really establishing their independent relationship with food for the first time. I felt I could have the most impact in a university environment.
Simone Castellarin
The viticulture and wine business in BC and Canada is growing. There are outstanding wineries here. I’m looking forward to meeting BC grape producers and learning more about some of the problems they’re experiencing so I can help them find solutions.
John Frostad
A meal like this wouldn’t be intended to replace the way we normally eat or to change anyone’s lifestyle. It would be short-term assistance for people who have a difficult time getting the proper nutrition, such as the elderly or those in disaster situations.
Hans Schreier
With climate change, drought and flood conditions are going to become more common. Too much water, not enough water, both will have huge global implications. We have a challenge ahead of us and we need to adapt to these new conditions.
Maureen Gitata
Master of Food and Resource Economics
The MFRE’s focus on applied economics, policy, and agribusiness management was very well aligned with my career goals. I wanted to gain advanced studies in economics and specialize in a field relevant to international development, and it’s provided me with a wide range of skills and knowledge.
Jennifer Martin
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Food Science
I have a love for good water and I thought I could take herbs and use them the way the wine industry uses grapes to create unique flavours. I wanted to develop an authentically healthy drink and lead the industry in bringing the level of added sugar down.
Frances Flower
PhD
Animal Welfare
The UBC Animal Welfare program was a great experience. The researchers are very well respected in the animal welfare world and we were exposed to a whole spectrum of animal welfare issues.
Jun-Hyung Tak
"Although there are good synthetic insecticides out there, many of those synthetic chemicals have negative effects. Botanical insecticides can provide a better, more natural and just as effective alternative."
Julie Wilson
As the realities of climate change set in, cities need to pay attention to stormwater management if they want to avoid a flooding crisis.
Juli Carrillo
UBC runs in my blood… UBC Kinesiology major, Co-op student, and the great-great-great granddaughter of Frank Fairchild Wesbrook (the first president of UBC). Living out the family legacy. Proud to be a part of UBC and hope to use my education to make a difference in the lives of others!