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Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Emily Rubidge’s Path to Marine Biodiversity Research (Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada)
April 22, 2025 Speaker(s): Dr. Emily Rubidge 3:30-4:30 PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Register here! Discover the fascinating work of Dr. Emily Rubidge, who works as Lead scientist of the Seascape Ecology and Conservation program for the Government of Canada, and conducts research on marine ecology and biodiversity as a…
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The Public Scholars Initiative – Information Session with Dr. Serbulent Turan (Manager of Public Scholarship Initiative
April 7, 2025 Speaker(s): Dr. Serbulent Turan 12-1 PM in the BRC Building, Room 224 (2212 Main Mall). Register here! The UBC Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) supports doctoral students in connecting their research to real-world public benefit while incorporating broader and career-relevant scholarship into their studies. PSI offers up to $20,000 in funding ($10,000 twice)…
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Reflecting on Truth and Reconciliation with Dr. Warren Cardinal-McTeague (Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences)
March 25, 2025 Speaker(s): Dr. Warren Cardinal-McTeague 3:30-4:30PM in the BRC Building, Room 224 (2212 Main Mall). Register here! Truth and Reconciliation in science requires a commitment to ethical conduct and decolonization. Join us for this reflection and discussion session on reconciliation in science with Dr. Warren Cardinal-McTeague, an assistant professor in the Department of…
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Research to Impact – Skills, tools and practices for Knowledge Exchange and Mobilization (UBC Knowledge Exchange Unit)
March 10, 2025 Speaker(s): Alia Januwalla 12-1 PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Register here! Join us for a workshop with Alia Januwalla, Knowledge Exchange Learning and Development Specialist with UBC’s Knowledge Exchange Unit. Knowledge exchange and mobilization (KxM) is a process in which researchers and knowledge partners collaborate on research…
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Research Blitz: Grad Students Share Their Research on Biodiversity Conservation
March 4, 2025 Speaker(s): Graduate Students 3:30-4:30PM in the BRC Building, Room 224 (2212 Main Mall). Register here! Are you curious about what other grad students are researching? Join us for speed presentations, where you’ll get a glimpse of the diversity of topics in biodiversity conservation. Connect with peers and expand your academic network. Plus,…
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Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Tahia Devisscher’s Path to Nature-Based Solutions Research (Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry)
February 10, 2025 Speaker(s): Dr. Tahia Devisscher 12-1 pm in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Register here! Dr. Tahia Devisscher, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Forestry, focuses on managing forests and other greenspaces in and around cities to support human well-being and build social-ecological resilience to climate change. Dr. Devisscher is…
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Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Elizabeth Nelson’s Path to Becoming an Ecosystem Scientist for Parks Canada
January 28, 2025 Speaker(s): Dr. Elizabeth Nelson 3:30- 4:30 pm in the BRC Building, Room 224 (2212 Main Mall). Register here! Dr. Elizabeth Nelson, an Ecosystem Scientist at Parks Canada, is at the forefront of enabling climate-smart conservation across Parks Canada’s diverse protected areas. She is passionate about bringing diverse collaborators together to identify and implement…
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Your Future, Your Plan: Reflecting on an Individualized Development Plan
Jan. 20, 2025 Speaker(s): IBioS Program Coordinator Dr. Conny Scheffler + IBioS Student Ambassador Tatiana Chamorro 12-1 PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Register here! Are you feeling overwhelmed with graduate school? Need help to plan your future? Our interactive session guides you through the elements of an Individualized Development Plan…
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Research Blitz: Grad Students Share Their Research on Biodiversity Conservation
Jan. 14, 2025 Speaker(s): Graduate Students 3:30-4:30PM in the BRC Building, Room 224 (2212 Main Mall). Register here! Are you curious about what other grad students are researching? Join us for speed presentations, where you’ll get a glimpse of the diversity of topics in biodiversity conservation. Connect with peers and expand your academic network. Plus,…
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Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Cole Burton’s Path to Mammal Ecology Research (Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry)
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Speaker(s): Dr. Cole Burton 3:30- 4:30 pm in the BRC Building, Room 224 (2212 Main Mall). Register here! Discover the fascinating research of Dr. Cole Burton (Department of Forest Resources Management), whose work focuses on conservation science and human-wildlife coexistence. Learn about his journey and connect with this inspiring faculty member. Plus,…
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Career Paths in Conservation: Dr. Soudeh Jamshidian’s Journey to Indigenous Conservation with the IISAAK OLAM Foundation
Monday, December 9, 2024 Speaker(s): Dr. Soudeh Jamshidian 12:00-1:00PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Register here! Meet and connect with Dr. Soudeh Jamshidian, Director of Education and International Relations of the IISAAK OLAM foundation, an organization focused on empowering Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Canada. Learn about her path, and…
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Managing Stress and Building Resilience (Mélissa Lafrance and Vanessa Linton, UBC Wellness Centre)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Speaker(s): UBC Wellness Centre 3:30-4:30PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Register here! Is academia feeling overwhelming? Prioritize your well-being at UBC and beyond with our wellness workshop. Learn about the resources available to support your mental health and discover strategies for managing stress and building resilience in…
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Career Paths in Conservation: Prof. Matthew Mitchell’s Path Towards Interdisciplinary Ecological Research (Faculty of Forestry and Land and Food Systems)
Monday, November 4, 2024 Speaker(s): Dr. Matthew Mitchell 12:00-1:00PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Register here! Discover the fascinating research of Dr. Matthew Mitchell (Department of Forest Resources Management in the Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Land and Food Systems), whose work focuses on the how to manage human-dominated landscapes, for…
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Creating a Compelling Grant Proposal: Advice for Success (Prof. Mark Johnson, Faculty of Science, IRES/ EOAS)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Speaker(s): Dr. Mark Johnson 3:30-4:30PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Does writing a research proposal feel daunting? Unlock funding opportunities by learning how to write a compelling grant proposal. In this seminar, Dr. Mark Johnson (Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric and Institute for Resources Environment and Sustainability)…
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Research Blitz: Grad Students Share Their Research on Biodiversity Conservation, Restoration, Management and Governance
Oct. 21, 2024 Speaker(s): Graduate Students 12:00-1:00PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Register here! Curious about what other grad students are researching? Join us for speed presentations, where you’ll get a glimpse of the diversity of topics in biodiversity conservation and interdisciplinary solutions. Connect with peers and expand your academic network.…
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Your Future, Your Plan: Crafting an Individualized Development Plan
Sept. 23, 2024 Speaker(s): IBioS Program Coordinator Dr. Conny Scheffler, IBioS Graduate Student Ambassador Tatiana Chamorro 12:00-1:00 PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Are you feeling overwhelmed with graduate school? Struggling to plan your future? Our seminar guides you through starting an Individualized Development Plan (IDP), a tool to help you…
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What I Wish I Knew: Professors Share Grad School Lessons
Sept. 17, 2024 Speaker(s): Dr. Naomi Schwartz, Dr. Alex Moore 3:30-4:30PM in the AERL Building, Room 107 (2202 Main Mall). Ever wondered what professors wish they’d known before starting grad school? Join our panel with Dr. Naomi Schwartz (Department of Geography) and Dr. Alex Moore (Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences and Botany), to hear their…