UBC Reports | June 6 2013
Long in the tooth: Genome proves turtles evolve…very slowly
Even though turtles lost their teeth 150 to 200 million years ago, UBC dentistry researcher John Abramyan has identified still-present ‘tooth-specific’ enamel genes in the western painted turtle.
A trailblazer in Aboriginal education
Jo-ann Archibald, a member of the Sto:lo Nation, has helped transform Indigenous education in Canada. This spring, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) recognized Archibald’s contributions.
Let the Games Begin! Canada’s Chef de Mission readies for Universiade 2013
Theresa Hanson’s first concern is safety and security.
Sharks worth more in the ocean than on the menu
New study shows that shark ecotourism currently generates more than US$314 million annually worldwide and is expected to more than double in the next 20 years.
How nature works
Civil engineering PhD Anirban Guha has been awarded a Cambridge fellowship to study polar cyclones and weather.
Ashley Howard joins UBC as Managing Director, Athletics
Accomplished sport program leader Ashley Howard is joining the UBC Athletics department.
Q and A on spring gardening with Christopher Bale
Plant everything! Have all your annuals and perennials in the ground by mid June.
