Research to Impact: Building Knowledge Mobilization Skills Through Community Partnership
Faculty: Dr. Jasmin Ma, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education Community Partner: Foundry BC Responding to a Growing Need The Research to Impact (R2I) Knowledge Mobilization Fellowship was created to address the growing demand for knowledge mobilization (KxM) skills by providing graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with applied training, practical experience, and opportunities to work directly […]
Learning with Community: Reimagining Geoscience Education Through Indigenous and Local Knowledge
Faculty: Dr. Nina Hewitt, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Community Partners: Osoyoos Indian Band, Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Covert Farms, FireSmart BC, Osoyoos Desert Centre, and local landowners Responding to a Growing Need Field-based learning is a cornerstone of geoscience education, yet these learning experiences often take place on the traditional territories of Indigenous […]
Maize, Memory, and Community: Bringing Lived Experience into the Classroom
Faculty: Dr. Tamara L. Mitchell, Faculty of Arts Community Partner: Maya in Exile Garden Responding to a Growing Need Latin American Studies 315 (LAST 315) explores the cultural, historical, and political significance of maize in Mesoamerica. While students engage with literature, Indigenous myth, poetry, and historical narratives throughout the course, this project sought to complement those […]
Building Systems Thinkers: Integrating Map the System into Sustainability Education
Faculty: Dr. Denise Gabriel, Integrated Sciences Program Project: Integrating a Map the System Toolkit into ISCI 360: Systems Approaches to Regional Sustainability Responding to a Growing Need Addressing today’s sustainability challenges requires more than understanding individual issues—it requires understanding the complex systems that shape them. Recognizing this, the Integrated Sciences (ISCI) program has adopted systems thinking […]
Celebrating Algae: Connecting Students, Science and Community
Faculty: Dr. Bridgette Clarkston, Department of Botany Community Partners: Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Hornby Island Natural History Centre, and Hornby Island Community School Responding to a Growing Need Although algae are essential to healthy ecosystems and play an important role in biodiversity, food systems, and human cultures, they are often overlooked in educational resources. To address this […]
Learning Through Care: Preparing Future Pharmacists to Support People Living with Parkinson Disease
Faculty: Dr. Larry Leung, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Community Partner: Parkinson Wellness Projects (PWP) Responding to a Growing Need People living with Parkinson disease (PD) and their caregivers often need accessible education and ongoing support to navigate complex medication management. In partnership with Parkinson Wellness Projects (PWP), the UBC Pharmacy Building Resources and Accessibility in Neurology […]