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 […]
Revitalizing Learning and Wellness through Indigenous Land-Based Education
Dr. Alannah Young’s education model focuses on learning from seasons, ecosystems and the biocultural relationship of all beings.
Events on Orange Shirt Day, September 30, 2025
Join us for an Intergenerational March to commemorate Orange Shirt Day (OSD). The Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry are honoured to host this event.
Engaging the community through food systems initiatives
Two projects co-led by LFS received 2024-25 Community-University Engagement Support funding.
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 […]
Shaina Alize Sequeira
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Shaina Alize SequeiraBSc Food, Nutrition and Health 2026 | Major: Food Science When did you realize science was for you? Ever since I can remember, food has always fascinated me. As a 5-year-old, my favourite pastime was conducting bizarre kitchen experiments and concocting barely-edible ‘snacks’ from […]