Event Category Archives: Student Events

Shannon Field’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Indigenous perspectives and experiences with active play” Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin Committee members: Dr. Margaret Kovach, Dr. Moss Norman Abstract: The United Nations recognizes that all children have a right to play and that Indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination. Unfortunately, colonization and Western perspectives have significantly impacted both play experiences for Indigenous peoples, […]

Kathryn Anderson’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Co-Creation of a Culturally-Relevant Approach to Examining Movement, Self-regulation, and Effort Through Story and Storytelling in Indigenous Communities” Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin Committee members: Dr. Rosalin Miles, Dr. Moss Norman Abstract: Background: Culturally relevant ways to realize the capacity for learning through story are important areas of research within Indigenous communities in lower British […]

Mehdi Ahmadian’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “Acute intermittent hypoxia: a potential therapeutic to improve cardiac function following experimental spinal cord injury” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Christopher West Committee Members: Dr. Glen Foster, Dr. Johnathan Little Chair: Dr. Bill Sheel Abstract: Cardiovascular complications are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Such impaired cardiovascular […]

Emma Reiter’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Global and time-dependent postural responses to saccadic eye movements” Supervisor: Dr. Mark G. Carpenter Committee members: Dr. Romeo Chua, Dr. J. Timothy Inglis Abstract: Vision is a sensation that allows for interaction with the visual environment and supplies important information to the central nervous system to facilitate postural control. In addition to retinal information […]

Your Next Step – Virtual Job Fair 2022 – May 12

Attend UBC’s annual Your Next Step – Virtual Job Fair taking place May 12, 2022 on CareersOnline from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT. Connect with leading companies and organizations to explore your career and post-graduation options! Meet employers and network with organizations looking to recruit from various academic disciplines and learn about the job […]

Rachel Jackman’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Chronic Hyperinflation and Exertional Dyspnea in COPD Patients Pre- and Post-Lung Transplant” Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Don McKenzie, Dr. Robert Levy, Dr. Jordan Guenette Abstract: In COPD patients, chronic hyperinflation due to abnormal gas exchange, emphysematous deterioration of lung tissue, and airflow limitation not only contribute to ventilatory impairments but also systemic […]

Katrina Waldhauser’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “A Social Identity Approach to Military Veteran Health and Well-Being Following Transition from the Armed Forces” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Yan Liu Chair: Dr. Erica Bennett Abstract: During transition from the military, veterans are at notable risk of mental and physical health deficits as they navigate their new […]

Jordan Stevenson’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The Effects of Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids on Post-Exercise Anabolic Signaling and Transcriptional Regulators of the Intramuscular Extracellular Matrix in Young Males: a Randomized Controlled Trial Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Committee members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Alex Scott Chair: Dr. Kayla Fewster Abstract: Skeletal muscle is composed of myofibers surrounded by an […]

Owen Harris’ MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Investigating Susceptibility of Cardiorespiratory Responses to Ozone During Cycling Exercise Based on Resting Ozone Exposure” Supervisor: Dr. Michael Koehle Committee members: Dr. Bill Sheel, Dr. Valerie Bougault Abstract: Ground level ozone (O3) is a common airborne pollutant that is well recognized to cause negative respiratory symptoms and impair pulmonary function. During competition and high-intensity exercise, […]

KIN Student Awards Night – November 24

The KIN Student Awards Night is coming up! This annual event recognizes KIN students who are recipients of academic scholarships and prizes, as well as the generous donors and supporters of the School. Details of the event will be provided to invitees soon, so keep a look out! If you have received an invitation to […]

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