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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Landing a Spot in Veterinary School
Landing a Spot in Veterinary School About NameTitleLocationWestern College of Veterinary MedicineGrad yearProgramMajor Lucy Macdonell completed an Honours BSc in Applied Animal Biology at theFaculty of Land and Food Systems in 2024. This year she began her Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine (DVM) at the Western college of Veterinary Medicine inSaskatoon. While at UBC, Lucy has been […]
Tuan Hoang
About Pronouns Program Major Hometown Redefining Success Through a Non-Linear Journey Tuan is a fourth-year student in the Food and Resource Economics program. He started in the Food, Nutrition and Health program, but after his third year, he realized his passion lay in the economic and policy side of food systems. In his third year, […]
Kim Ngo
About Pronouns Program Major Hometown Home Away From Home Kim is a fifth year student in the Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) program, pursuing a double major in Food and Nutritional Sciences. Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, she moved to Vancouver in high school and quickly fell in love with the city’s natural […]
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.
Leonard Zheng
Leonard Zheng: 2025 Leadership Award Winner About NameLeonard ZhengGrad year2025ProgramBachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and HealthMajorFood, Nutrition and HealthMinorCommerce June 25, 2025 – Leonard Zheng has taken varied roles within LFS and UBC to build upon his leadership experiences – gaining valuable skills in finance, mentorship, sustainability work, and community building. Zheng served as […]
Ashley Jang
Ashley Jang: 2025 Leadership Award Winner 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 […]
Maria Serban
Maria Serban: 2025 Leadership Award Winner About NameMaria SerbanGrad year2025ProgramBachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and HealthMajorDietetics June 25, 2025 – Maria Serban feels fortunate to have made a positive impact on other students, instructors and community members throughout her time in LFS. A strong advocate for nutrition and health, Serban became involved in the […]