Join us February 8 for a talk with Christine Alvarado, a scientist at UC San Diego working to develop new computer science curriculum and programs that engage a wider audience, particularly women.

Curiosity, discovery and change—2017 was another exciting year at UBC Science. Our short video highlights some of our accomplishments. And remember to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for our latest news.

An investment from the Province of British Columbia will create 269 undergraduate spaces for UBC’s computer science and manufacturing engineering programs. UBC CS is ranked as one of the top programs in Canada.

Harvard’s Margo Seltzer will join UBC as the Canada 150 Research Chair in Computer Systems and the Cheriton Family Chair in Computer Science. Seltzer's work focuses on making computer systems better for users, particularly in education.

UBC researchers, including computer scientist Dinesh Pai, have received a Wall Solutions Grant to develop a portable dynamic vision test designed for seniors. Current tests are lengthy and complicated.

UBC botanist Mary Berbee is working on an app to help foragers avoid dangerous mushrooms. The app could come in handy in a world in which people may not carry field guides but do carry cellphones.

UBC researcher Saeid Allahdadian has pinpointed areas of Vancouver that might be in need of better transit service by tracking commuters’ geotagged tweets. The technique could help improve first response efforts.

Researchers have captured footage of bowhead whales ‘exfoliating’ by rubbing against rocks, explaining why they return to Cumberland Sound, Nunavut, every summer. The warmer coastal waters could help facilitate moulting.