Renewal of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences curriculum

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) are partnering to renew and expand the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Sciences (ENSC). 

Updated Specialization Objectives (SO) and Learning Goals (LG) are being drafted that:

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Fire Across the Land: Truth and Reconciliation Training for UBC Science

Throughout 2022 and 2023, Brad Marsden facilitated eight sessions attended by 258 Faculty of Science community members at the UBC Botanical Garden. At these sessions, Brad created an open space for Faculty of Science community members to listen, learn and discuss the impacts of residential schools on colonization on indigenous communities. The Faculty will continue to support these sessions through 2024.  

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Mathematics of Misinformation

Team granted two Faculty of Science – sponsored teaching buy outs for 2024W term to pursue collaborative research project “Mathematics of Misinformation.”

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Elucidating cell division-dependent generation of animal handedness

Team granted four Faculty of Science – sponsored teaching buy outs for 2024W term to pursue collaborative research project “Elucidating cell division-dependent generation of animal handedness?”

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Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

Learn more: Musqueam First Nation

Strategic Plan

Program Contact
Deborah Watt
watt@science.ubc.ca

Faculty of Science

Office of the Dean, Earth Sciences Building
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