Gulbahar Mammetgurbanova
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Gulbahar MammetgurbanovaBSc Global Resource Systems 2026 What excites you about science? One thing that excites me about science is its ability to answer questions while simultaneously raising even more. It’s a never-ending cycle of curiosity and discovery that continually pushes boundaries. Science not only helps us […]
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 […]
Stella Chimwemwe Mapemba
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Stella Chimwemwe MapembaPhD in Integrated Studies in Land & Food Systems 2028 What excites you about science? The ability to apply science to our daily lives in managing the world around us is clear evidence that we cannot live without science. Science has led to innovations […]
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 […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Hear from a few outstanding students on why they are passionate about science.
Celebrating Black History Month
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is fortunate to welcome Black scholars who bring diverse experiences to the classroom, and the wider UBC community.
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. […]