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Seminar Series Fall 2022: Showcasing Members of the Cluster

December 15, 2022, 10:30 am to 11:30 am

THEME 1 AQUATIC SYSTEMS: How do we investigate the environmental, social and economic impacts of MPs pollution in aquatic systems?

Mona Rahmani (Rahmani Group), Lori Waugh (Maldonado Group), Jose Valenti (Allen Group) and Rashid Sumaila (Sumaila Group) will each give 10-minute presentations on their ongoing microplastics research or ideas for research questions.

  • Prof. Mona Rahmani: "Aggregation of microplastic and biogenic particles in a upper-ocean turbulence"
  • Lori-jon Waugh: "Investigating the weathering-induced changes to polyester microfibers that influence their fate  in the marine environment."
  • Jose Valenti Muelas: "Lagrangian tracking of virtual fibers in the Salish Sea"
  • Prof. Rashid Sumaila: "Minimizing micro(plastic) pollution: Refillables versus single use"

Background:

As we have a number of new members, and a number of new projects amongst long-term members, the UBC Cluster for Microplastics, Health and the Environment is running a Seminar Series, where we will showcase members of the cluster and their research.

The idea is to have 10 minutes presentations by four different labs every time we meet, to discuss microplastics research being conducted, or any ideas on research questions different labs would like to address. 

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Microplastics, Health and the Environment

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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