Three Students Win Leadership Awards
The LFS Undergraduate Society (LFS|US) recognizes three students with 2025 Leadership Awards for their outstanding contributions to the Faculty and university.
Building a Career in Research and Data Science
Alumni Profile: Ebod Shojaei About NameTitleCompanyExploring new opportunitiesGrad yearProgramMajor Ebod Shojaei graduated from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems with a BSc in Applied Biology. After graduating, he worked as a research assistant and most recently held the role of Associate Research Scientist at Evidinno Outcomes Research Inc. He is currently looking for opportunities […]
Ashley Jang
Ashley Jang About NameAshley JangCurrent yearFourth yearProgramBachelors of Science in Applied BiologyMajorApplied Animal Biology June 25, 2025 – For Ashley Jang, it was those first-year jitters that kick-started her leadership involvement in LFS. Remembering how nervous she was on Imagine Day, she decided to volunteer at the following year’s event as an Orientation Leader so […]
Marina von Keyserlingk wins national graduate mentorship award
Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk has been awarded the 2024 Dr. Suning Wang Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies.
Marina von Keyserlingk awarded honorary doctorate from Ghent University
Dr. Marina (Nina) von Keyserlingk was awarded an honorary doctorate from Ghent University in recognition of her outstanding contributions to animal welfare.
Classroom to the Clinic: How LFS Prepared Me for Veterinary School
Cherri’s passion for working with animals, conservation and nutrition drew her to the Applied Biology Program. During her time in the Faculty she was able to gain experiences, connections and knowledge that she has been able to leverage in her current job as a veterinarian.
Cherri shared with us her experience as a student in the Faculty, her career journey and provides insights for those who are interested in pursing a career in veterinary medicine.
Mahshid (Michelle) Heydarirad
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Mahshid (Michelle) Heydarirad BSc Applied Biology 2026 | Major: Applied Animal Biology What excites you about science? I believe the thing that most excites me and keeps me intrigued about science is the fields’ ability to constantly be evolving. There is always a world of unknown and […]
Maya Bodnar
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Maya BodnarPhD in Applied Animal Biology 2028 What excites you about science? I love science because, at its core, it’s humanity’s attempt at making sense of our complex world. Scientific research helps us answer questions, develop solutions, and improve ourselves. I am especially drawn to science […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Hear from a few outstanding students on why they are passionate about science.
Ashley Jang
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