Climate change is impacting our environment more than ever. Our region is predicted to get less precipitation, both in terms of rain and snow, and in turn experience more frequent and severe wildfires as well as drought conditions. Two options are available to combat water shortages: store more water where possible, or use less of […]
Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais explores wildfire risk, the rural–urban interface, and how we can manage properties and better coexist with fire. Join us at Barn Owl Brewing for an engaging, TED Talk–style talk with Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais, Assistant Professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences at UBC Okanagan and Director of the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program. […]
Dr. Fiona MacDonald explores social division, the impact of social media, and how compassion and curiosity can strengthen human connection. Join us at Barn Owl Brewing for an engaging, TED Talk–style talk with Dr. Fiona MacDonald, Associate Professor of Political Science at The University of Northern British Columbia and UNBC’s Public Scholarship Lead. Dr. MacDonald […]
Benjamin Humer explores nuclear fusion, how it differs from fission, and why it could play a key role in our energy future. Join us at Barn Owl Brewing for an engaging, TED Talk–style talk with Benjamin Humer, an Engineering Physics and Nuclear Engineering graduate from the University of Toronto with hands-on experience in fusion research […]