2024 Western Regional 3MT® Competition
Join our host Victoria Femia from Global Okanagan, as master’s and doctoral students from universities across Western Canada compete for $3,000 in prize money!
First Place: $1,500
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $500
People’s Choice: $250
Wednesday, May 8th | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | UNC Ballroom & Online
Competitors
Alexandra Gagnon
Master of Arts in Sociology
Supervisor: Dr. Sandra Bucerius
Remand, Release, Reconvict
Meggan Franks
Doctor of Business Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Angela Workman-Stark
It’s About Engagement, Not Management: The Key to Volunteer Retention
Pawanjit Kaur Sandhu
Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Supervisor: Dr. Susan Murch
How many amino acids are there?
Nada Al-Emadi
Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology & Immunology
Supervisors: Dr. Ted Steiner & Dr. Laura Sly
Collaborator: Dr. Horacio Bach
Disarming C. difficile: The Fragmented Approach
Darsh Tripathi
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Supervisor: Dr. Walter Herzog
Does Inherent Aerobic Capacity Protect Against Knee Joint Degeneration?
Jenna Letain
Master of Science in Biochemistry
Supervisor: Dr. Trushar Patel
The Buzz About Honey Bee Viruses
Anam Ara
Master of Science in Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
Supervisor: Dr. Meaghan Jones
Is all smoke the same?
Madison Oud
Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
Supervisors: Dr. Ken Otter & Dr. Matthew Reudink
Avian Family Planning: Mouth colour in chickadee nestlings depends on urban living and nest timing
Michael Mensah
Doctor of Philosophy in Biology
Supervisor: Dr. Kerri Finlay
Fresh Solutions for Salty Cows
Crystal Sandoval
Master of Arts in Environmental Education and Communication
Supervisors: Dr. Robert Kull and Dr. Hilary Leighton
Mountain and Ocean Movements: Extending Sense of Self and Community with Nature
Marin Habbick
Master of Science in Virology
Supervisor: Dr. Angela Rasmussen
Is the “Man Cold” for Real?
Erin Williams
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
Supervisor: Dr. Victoria Claydon
Rhythm beneath the waves: the challenges of fainting during artistic swimming
Tana Jones
Master of Business Administration
Supervisors: Dr. Cheryl Gladu & Dr. Bruce Martin
Unlocking Status Quo Bias: Conquering the Wicked Problem of Kamloops Housing
Jeremy Laity
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Humanities
Supervisor: Dr. Bruce Shelvey
Relationship and Agency: The Pioneer Settler in Coast Salish British Columbia
Naveed Ali
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Supervisor: Dr. Paige Fisher
Superdiversity as a Superpower: Honouring IBPOC Stories in Provincial Literacy Assessment Practices
Maheyer J. Schroff
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
Supervisors: Dr. Rob McPherson & Dr. Richard Keeler
Peeking into nature’s pool game
Olivia Kehler
Master of Arts in Environmental and Social Change
Supervisor: Dr. Ryan Bullock
Researcher Reflexivity on Empowering Practice in Indigenous Community-Engaged Research
Location & Accommodations
Event Location
The event will be held in the University Centre Ballroom (UNC 200) and will stream online.
Campus Map
Accommodations
A block of hotel rooms are available through Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport from May 7-9. Please use this booking link:
Book your group rate for the WESTERN REGIONAL 3MT COMPETITION May 2024
Rooms must be booked by April 16th to take advantage of the group rate.
The hotel is a 5 minute drive from campus and the hotel provides free shuttle service to UBCO. There is also a walking trail to campus behind Innovation Drive, takes approximately 15 minutes (see campus map above).
Visiting Kelowna
Kelowna has a number of fun activities and sites to see while you are here. Visit Tourism Kelowna for more information.
participant agenda
contact
Please contact Alicia Meehan, Manager of Communication & Engagement, if you have any questions.
Contact: alicia.meehan@ubc.ca
Live Stream
Or watch directly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/R99k8l8o0pY?si=RJnzpCtf1hM5wRyj