Finding Your Niche: Building a Career Through an Exploratory Approach
Finding Your Niche: Building a Career Through an Exploratory Approach About NameTitleCompanyElements SocietyGrad yearProgram Driven by a desire to address complex and interconnected food system challenges, Abdo Souraya completed his Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems at UBC in 2020. Abdo works as an Environmental Foods Educator with Elements Society. While he did not envision […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked a few students why they are passionate about science.
Pragti Varshney
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Pragti VarshneyBSc Global Resource Systems 2026 What excites you about science? What excites me most about science is its ability to transform curiosity into meaningful, real-world impact. Science encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence-based decision-making, which are essential for addressing complex global challenges. I am especially […]
Luna Omiddoust
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Luna OmiddoustBSc Applied Animal Biology 2027 What excites you about science? What has kept the fire going for me is the moment when multiple familiar subjects suddenly click. That quiet but powerful “lightbulb moment,” when a collection of scattered facts falls into place, is deeply satisfying. […]
Golshan Matinfar
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Golshan MatinfarPhD in Food Science 2028 What excites you about science? What excites me most about science is that it is never static.Every answer opens the door to new questions, pushing us to think critically. Through this process, we decode the complexity of the natural world […]
Miyu Maemura
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Miyu MaemuraBSc Food, Nutrition and Health (Dietetics Major) 2028 What excites you about science? I enjoy studying science, especially physiology and nutrition, because it is directly connected to our everyday lives. What excites me most is learning how precisely and efficiently the human body functions, and […]
How Canada’s Front-of-Pack Policy Relates to Hospitalization
Canadian adults whose diets least align with Canada’s front-of-package “high in” nutrition symbol are more likely to spend time in hospital than those whose diets are most aligned, according to a new study.
Centering Community Voices in Impact and Engagement
Centering Community Voices in Impact and Engagement About NameTitleCompanyFirst Nations Fisheries Council of BCGrad yearProgram Following graduation from the UBC Bachelor of Science in Food and Resource Economics program in 2023, Etana Tam transitioned into a position with the First Nations Fisheries Council of BC. During her time in LFS, Etana explored a wide range […]
Congratulations to Order of Canada recipient Nina von Keyserlingk
Huge congratulations to Nina von Keyserlingk! The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours, recognizing those who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to Canada.
How new front-of-package nutrition labels could reshape food choices in Canada
New front-of-package nutrition labels are now in effect across Canada, flagging packaged foods high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat.