Faculty of Science
Skylight

Skylight Development Grants, Summer 2024

Principal ApplicantDepartment/ ProgramProject Title
Emma DavyCHEMCuriosity and Humility: A Model for Indigenous Co-Mentorship in the Research Laboratory
Laura StirchakCHEMBuilding Systems Thinking and Green Chemistry Into First-Year Chemistry Curriculum: Updates to CHEM 123 and eChIRP
Jay WickendenCHEMUngrading CHEM 203 Laboratories
William J. BowmanCSNew Qualitative Assessments for CPSC 411 Resistant to Gen AI
Cristina ConatiCSExploring the Potential and Pitfalls of LLMs for Acquiring Critical Thinking Skills in COGS 303 Classes
Mehrdad OveisiCSPrairieLearn Enhancements to Better Support the Needs of UBC Courses
Sara HarrisEOASEngaging With Climate-Related Emotions With Students
Achol JonesNSCIAlternative Neuroscience Laboratory Modules for Students with Animal Ethics Concerns
Ke ZouPHASRe-Development of the Course "PHYS 315 Materials Physics" for 2024 W1
Laura ParfreyZOOLBuilding Communication Pathways for UBC Indigenous Students in STEM

Musqueam First Nation land acknowledegement

We honour xwməθkwəy̓ əm (Musqueam) on whose ancestral, unceded territory UBC Vancouver is situated. UBC Science is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples so we can advance Reconciliation and ensure traditional ways of knowing enrich our teaching and research.

Learn more: Musqueam First Nation

Skylight: Science Centre for Learning and Teaching


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