Dr. Emily Seo compares publishing her first book to earning a PhD degree—you start off with research, learn as much as you can, then keep moving forward until you hit a block and have to solve a puzzle. She’s been successful at both ventures, graduating from UBC Chemistry with her… read more
The truth is out there. That tag line from The X-Files, large segments of which were filmed in UBC Chemistry’s D Block, nicely sums up the research of UBC astrochemist Dr. Ilsa Cooke.The stately, ivy covered D Block is a fitting place for Dr. Cooke to begin her independent research career as… read more
Emily Chung (PhD’ 04) has been a science and technology journalist with CBC for 12 years. Before that, she wrote a chemistry column for YES Mag, a science magazine for kids, among many other writing gigs. We talked to her about the state of science and tech reporting.We’ve seen a trend in the past… read more
Eagranie Yuh (BSc’ 03) used her degree in organic chemistry to further her culinary skills, specializing in French pastry and artisanal chocolate making. Now she works in corporate communications, regularly pens food articles, and has written a book about the art of chocolate tasting.How much… read more
UBC chemistry professor and alumnus (BSc, 1995) Mark MacLachlan has won the 2014 Steacie Prize in the natural sciences, Canada’s top award for young scientists. McLachlan has developed an iridescent film made of silica that mimics the structure and properties of beetle shells, which could… read more
Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes matter undergoes. It can be applied to make stronger metals, to improve soil, and to destroy bacteria. It has also made possible the development of substances such as rubber, nylon, and plastics from other, completely different materials. Chemists… read more
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