Sophia Russo

Oct 25, 2024 | ubyssey.ca | Sophia Russo |Abbie Lee

Elora Van Jarrett is no stranger to wildfires. Having grown up in BC, she’s been around them her whole life. But unlike many of us who were raised in the province, Van Jarrett doesn’t just read or hear about forest fires — she’s on the frontlines fighting them. The UBC forest resource management alum has spent summers with the BC Wildfire Service in helicopters, on intensive hiking expeditions and at the frontlines of the province’s wildfires.

Oct 22, 2024 | ubyssey.ca | Sophia Russo

After many years toiling in the depths of the Life Sciences Institute as a graduate student, my post-defence clarity has me reflecting on ways to improve STEM education at UBC. Science is getting way too good, and we need to do something about it. Because technology is constantly evolving and improving, people are losing sight of the past — the old ways, fueled by pure human curiosity and a stark disregard for standardized practice. The solution? Bring back mouth pipetting.

Oct 3, 2024 | ubyssey.ca | Sophia Russo |Adriel Yusgiantoro

Donors to the UBC Body Donation Program are shaping the next generation of medical staff as part of their legacy. The UBC Body Donation Program is an educational initiative that supports the learning of over 1,000 health care students every year. Students from multiple medical specialties gain necessary anatomical knowledge, with some residents also gaining practical skills through surgical training sessions.

Apr 2, 2024 | ubyssey.ca | Sophia Russo

NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen participate in a NASA news conference on Aug. 8, 2023. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen shared insight into his upcoming journey to the Moon at a stellar space talk on March 27. Originally a farm boy from Ontario, Hansen has gone on to become many things: a fighter pilot, academic, astronaut and even aquanaut.

Mar 3, 2024 | ubyssey.ca | Sophia Russo

Community members gathered to celebrate Black excellence in healthcare at a virtual panel Tuesday afternoon. Community members gathered to celebrate Black excellence in health care at a virtual panel Tuesday afternoon.