Ava Neely Finds Balance in Work, Life and Play
Ava Neely graduated in June 2024 with a Bachelor in Human Kinetics and a Minor in Psychology. Like many students, she started first year at UBC Okanagan without an exact map of her academic path before finding the ideal combination—and balance along the way. “I started UBC Okanagan in the Faculty of Science,” says […]
Nurturing comes easy to Dr. Gina Whitaker
The UBC Okanagan Assistant Professor of Teaching aims to create strong, supportive classroom communities that will empower all students to flourish.
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Partnering for meaningful impact in the spinal cord injury community
Behavioural change scientist Dr. Heather Gainforth wants researchers to start asking, “How can I help?”
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Sarah Craven is learning valuable research and career skills
Through the Stober Foundation Undergraduate Research Fellowship, the human kinetics student is exploring her passion for equity research.
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Dr. Jennifer Jakobi brings people together with a purpose
The exercise neuroscientist is introducing STEM to underrepresented youth and helping older adults age in place.
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Dr. Rhyann McKay begins with the question: “How can I help?”
UBCO doctoral grad takes a partnered approach to research that makes an impact.
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Going the Distance
HANNAH CALDWELL IS GOING TO GREAT DISTANCES to master her field. […]
A winning combination
DR. JONATHAN LITTLE HAS MORE THAN JUST SKIN IN THE […]