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Student of the Year Award: Tabreek Somani (Computer Science, BSc)
March 30, 2023
Tabreek Somani is a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Dual Degree Honours Computer Science, Software Engineering + Master of Management Program. Throughout her degree, she has completed co-ops and internships in various roles within the field. Notably, she worked within the UBC Computer… read more
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Featured Student: Gina Bolognesi
April 20, 2022
To gain experience and familiarity with what I believe is the career path I want and to confirm that it really was what I expected. read more
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Featured Student: Carly Pistawka
April 1, 2022
When I entered first year and applied for a major, the co-op programs were very appealing, because it gives the ability to try out jobs in the field... read more
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Student of the Year Award: Michelle Fan (Honours in Cellular, Anatomical & Physiological Sciences)
March 30, 2022
Michelle Fan is a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Honours Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences program. She has recently completed a 12-month work term in the lab of Dr. Honglin Luo at St. Paul’s Hospital. During her placement in Luo Lab, her research focused on the interplay… read more
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Featured Student: John Sastrillo
September 7, 2021
In all my co-op terms I worked as a software developer. I’ve worked in a start-up here in Vancouver and with the Government of Canada in Ottawa! read more
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Student of the Year Honourable Mention: Carson Leach (Behavioural Neuroscience)
March 30, 2021
An additional congratulations to our Honourable Mention for 2021, Behavioural Neuroscience student Carson Leach, who was recognized by the Vaccine Evaluation Center (VEC) for his vibrant addition to the team as a Clinical Research Assistant, as well as his positive impact to the wellbeing of his… read more
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Student of the Year Award: Carly Pistawka (Biotechnology) + ACE-WIL Student of the Year in BC
March 30, 2021
Carly Pistawka is a fourth year undergraduate student in the joint UBC-BCIT honours in Biotechnology program. As a physically disabled student with chronic pain, Carly is passionate about pain research and clinical treatment approaches. Through research on her own condition, Carly found Dr… read more
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Featured Student: Saambavi Charu Sankaran
March 15, 2021
I chose to enroll in the co-op program as I wanted to improve my wet lab research skills and further my training as a scientist. read more