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 […]


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 […]


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 […]


Big Fish, Little Fish: Incorporating Youth into Marine Science

Big Fish, Little Fish: Incorporating Youth into Marine Science

Today’s youth makes up a significant portion of the global population yet they hold the least power— institutionally speaking. As climate change threatens the sake of our futures, it is […]


Social Value of Hurricane Forecasts

Social Value of Hurricane Forecasts

Speaker: Dr. Renato Molina, University of Miami What is the impact and value of hurricane forecasts? We study this question using newly-collected forecast data for the universe of land-falling US […]


IOF Seminar Series: Graduate Student Presentations

IOF Seminar Series: Graduate Student Presentations

Speakers will include: Ruth Arnold (MSc, OCF): Baseline population assessments for three key seahorse species in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico Deniz Coskuner (MSc, OCF): Temporal and spatial dynamics of nearshore […]


Lunar New Year Market at UBC Botanical Garden 2025

Lunar New Year Market at UBC Botanical Garden 2025

Welcome back to UBC Botanical Garden’s Annual Lunar New Year Market, celebrating the Year of the Snake. All are invited to experience the cultural traditions and connect with the Asian Garden, […]


Vessel movement analysis to investigate forced labor at sea

Vessel movement analysis to investigate forced labor at sea

Speaker: Dr. Rocío Joo, Senior data scientist on the research and innovation team, Global Fishing Watch Forced labor and other human rights abuses in the fishing industry are a widespread […]


Conservation in Action: A 25-Year Journey to Protect Manatees in South America

Conservation in Action: A 25-Year Journey to Protect Manatees in South America

Speaker: Dr. Carol Meirelles Research Associate, Marine Mammal Research Unit (MMRU) Dr. Meirelles will share insights from her 25-year commitment to manatee conservation biology, highlighting both grassroots initiatives and large-scale […]


“Water, Together” a Documentary Screening at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

“Water, Together” a Documentary Screening at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Water, Together shares the water stories and voices from water leaders worldwide towards empowering participation in community-led drinking water management with a three-step process: Awareness, Education, and Resources. A film […]