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Unregulated drugs in change constantly. These chemical changes can be deadly and too often, the healthcare system only learns about them after overdoses happen. Now Track & Trace aims to close that gap. “We want this to have a real-life positive impact on people’s lives. That’s what we’re all trying to achieve: no deaths, fewer overdoses, and better managed care," said UBC chemistry professor Dr. Glenn Sammis. "We want this technology to be useful, and used.”

"All my research over the past 30 years has been building toward 2e-ARPES, where we aim to detect, for the first time, two connected electrons at once and capture how they interact as a pair,” says Andrea Damascelli, an Investigator at UBC Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (Blusson QMI) and professor of Physics at UBC Science. Damascelli was named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, read more about the project he will focus on during his fellowship: https://lnkd.in/gPUjF2mi #guggfellows2026 #quantum #ARPES #science

New UBC research finds that the summer season is expanding up to 50-per-cent faster in many regions, with quicker transitions between seasons and rapidly increasing heat accumulation. These changes have serious implications for agriculture, public health, water systems and city planning. The findings suggest that long-standing assumptions about when summer starts and ends may no longer hold, leaving communities and policy-makers unprepared for earlier and more intense heat. Read more about what this accelerating shift means and why it matters: https://bit.ly/41uGxNd UBC Faculty of Arts UBC Science

UBC Blusson QMI Investigator Andrea Damascelli has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow, a prestigious honour recognizing career achievement and exceptional promise, awarded by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. A global leader in advanced photoemission and x-ray techniques, Damascelli has transformed the field's understanding of high-temperature superconductors and quantum materials. His research group is renowned for their studies using time-, spin-, and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (Time+Spin+ARPES), a highly sophisticated technique that images the energy and velocity of electrons as they propagate through materials. This information is essential for understanding novel quantum materials and enabling their use in emerging quantum technologies. Damascelli is also a dedicated mentor, known for fostering collaboration and supporting the next generation of researchers. His work continues to shape how scientists approach fundamental challenges in condensed matter physics. Please join us in congratulating Andrea on this well-deserved recognition. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gtS3tQuh UBC Science The University of British Columbia Quantum BC #GuggenheimFellow2026 #quantum #science #quantumBC

Five amazing teachers across UBC Science have been recognized with 2026 Killam Teaching Prizes! Congratulations to Varada Kolhatkar (UBC Computer Science), Nadine Borduas-Dedekind and Roman Krems (Chemistry), Jess McIver and Janis McKenna (UBC Physics & Astronomy). The Killam Trusts - Les fiducies Killam https://lnkd.in/gZFvwG3H

Dr. Aaron Boley of UBC Physics & Astronomy talks about what we'll learn from Artemis II mission.

From an immigrant from Singapore to the first female microbiology professor at The University of British Columbia, Dr. Julia Levy founded one of first major life sciences companies on the West Coast and mentored hundreds, if not thousands, of industry professionals. https://lnkd.in/g3Cm9FKw

We invite you to attend the Science Education Open House to celebrate teaching and learning projects across the Faculty of Science. In the spirit of accessibility, inclusion, and creativity, we invite you to share your work, network, and/or spark one-on-one conversations in whatever way suits you! Tuesday, April 28, 9:30-2:30 Earth Sciences Building To register, sign up for the poster session or learn more: https://bit.ly/3QR4qZQ

If you've always wondered how the Universe works, here's your chance to find out for free from Dr. Philip Stamp of UBC Physics & Astronomy. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4taS1lb

📢 Job Opportunity Lecturer in Geoscience, Environmental Science, or Atmospheric Science UBC's EOAS is seeking a full-time Lecturer for a 3-year fixed-term appointment. 🗓 Start Date: July 2026 (or mutually agreed) 💰 Salary Range: $80,000–$95,000/year 📅 Application Deadline: April 12, 2026 (11:59 PM PST) Key Responsibilities: • Teach undergraduate courses including SCIE 113: First Year Seminar in Science and EOAS courses • Apply evidence-based, student-centred, and inclusive teaching practices • Foster critical thinking and scientific literacy • Contribute to departmental activities, service, and initiatives Minimum Qualifications: • Master's degree in Geoscience, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, or related field • Demonstrated undergraduate teaching experience using interactive, inclusive approaches • Strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization Application Package: Cover letter • CV • Teaching dossier (philosophy + evidence of effectiveness) • EDI statement • 3 referees 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ghUv9cb2 📧 Inquiries: jobs@eoas.ubc.ca