A few members from the Natural Sciences division have collaborated in planning the inaugural Science Fair, in conjunction with the Limitless Conference. The aim of it is to equip the students with knowledge about careers in science and provide them a chance to present their research on their desired fields. Based on a survey conducted among science students, three career fields are selected: Pharmacy, Nursing, and Environmental Studies.
A guest speaker for each field will be invited to provide information and answer student questions regarding their respective career. Student poster presentations will be judged, and prizes will be awarded.
Friday, March 17, 2023
Science Fair Student Poster Presenters
- Arshia Khaleghi
- Avgusta Gasenko
- Bharatveer Singh Judge
- Dhruvi Manishkumar
- Nichita Bulbuc
- Riya
- Sara I.Y. Alkhatib
Check out our Guest Speakers!
Dr. Love-Ese Chile is the Owner and Managing Director of the circular economy research consulting firm Regenerative Waste Labs. Dr. Chile moved to Vancouver in 2012 from Auckland, New Zealand. She completed her doctoral research on biodegradable plastics at the University of British Columbia in 2017. During her studies, Love-Ese became a vocal supporter of sustainability, green chemistry, and community-driven science. After finishing graduate school, Love-Ese started her entrepreneurial path and now advises businesses on circular product design, closed-loop organic recovery strategies, and how to communicate the value of sustainable materials.
Claire Goth has worked as a Nurse for 14 years in a variety of healthcare settings. Including hospitals, care homes, community health, palliative care, and right here at Columbia College. Nursing has given Claire purpose, a sense of identity, and an amazing opportunity to contribute to my community. She looks forward to sharing her experiences with you and telling you more about the healthcare industry and how Nurses operate within it.
Dr. Mona Kwong is a community-based pharmacist. She received her Bachelor’s of Pharmacy and her Master’s of Science in Pharmacy (focus on Pharmaceutics/Biopharmaceutics) degrees from UBC and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida. She enjoys enhancing the quality of patient care, promoting collaborative inter-professional teams, and is passionate in education (patients and peers) and mentorship of junior healthcare professionals and students.
Mona’s main area of work is in substance use care. She actively works with and engages in with many different individuals, persons with lived experiences and organizations/stakeholders/agencies to help shape health policies and decisions for safer care in this area.
Currently Mona is the Pharmacy Advisor and Director for the Pharmacy Stream of the Interdisciplinary Addictions Fellowship Program for BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU), clinical pharmacist consultant at Infinity Medical Specialists Clinic, and is the manager of an independent pharmacy with a focus on mental health, HIV, substance use care, frail elderly, and chronic diseases.