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Microscopes, Manila Clams and Milner Gardens & Woodland; Oh My! July 6, 2022 - 9:52am

I fell in love with the Island when I moved here 5 years ago for my first year at VIU. Since then, that love has grown to a deep appreciation, respect and interest in the community and environment I now call home. When I saw the Student Research Assistant job posting, I had minimal knowledge on the MABR, MABRRI, or what kind of research was being done on campus. However, I quickly recognized the unique opportunity offered to me, and delved into some research. I had no idea what a biosphere reserve was, let alone a forage fish!
Tread Lightly: taking a closer look at what’s beneath our feet on the beach January 2, 2024 - 11:49am

“I can’t believe I used to put sand in my mouth as kid,” I said out loud in disbelief. Today, I am tasked with analyzing the different samples we collected across various beaches for our Forage Fish Spawning Habitat Monitoring project. After these samples have been collected in large Tupperware containers, MABRRI team members begin to process the beach sediments using a sieving and vortex method that separates all the larger matter from the very fine grains of sand particles (and hopefully eggs).
Contact us June 6, 2023 - 12:35pm

Dr. Barry Milligan

Manager, Animal Care Services

Phone: 250.740.6245
Email: Barry.Milligan@viu.ca

Joe Klimek

Worker, Animal Care Services

Email: Joe.Klimek@viu.ca
Supporting local environmental organizations April 21, 2022 - 12:50pm

I was a research assistant for MABRRI over this past term at VIU while being part of the Masters of Community Planning program. Just like how MABRRI is part of so many different projects and initiatives, my position was very diverse and provided me lots of different opportunities to grow my skills! Some of the projects I was part of were developing social media content for MABR, editing and producing sustainability educational booklets for grades 1-7, and providing digital support for a variety of organizations part of the Mid-Island Stewardship Caucus. 
Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar - Dr. Sandy Shultz July 10, 2023 - 9:17am

Dr. Sandy Shultz
Conduct your research January 10, 2023 - 10:40am
Facilities January 10, 2023 - 10:43am

There are  3 aquaculture research assets  located at the Nanaimo campus, which are building 373,  395 and 480. The service that could be provided of individual facilities are shown in tab below. 
Training procedure walkthrough January 10, 2023 - 11:17am

1. Connect the right person

Connect VIU animal care team and ensure VIU has resources to host the research.

2. Submit Animal User protocol

All animal that is planned to use in the research has to approval by Animal care committee to ensure the design of the experiment has meet the standard prior of staring the project.

3. Complete CCAC Online Ethics

The Canadian Council for Animal Care (CCAC) requires all personnel who work with animals in teaching and research at VIU to complete the Experimental Animal User Training Program.
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Virtual Interactive Posters April 6, 2022 - 8:53pm

Hi folks, 

We are experimenting here at CREATE with a new online program and event. We asked for 'Virtual Interactive' posters that are hosted online via a third party site. Please let us know if you use any other web resources to create virtual posters. Thanks!
10-minute presentation adjudication sheet (Wednesday Part 2) April 6, 2022 - 2:48pm

Hi folks, thanks so much for volunteering to adjudicate a virtual 10-minute presentation section at CREATE. There are 6 items for you to consider for each presentation. For each student, all 6 items are listed with the 'standard expectation'. If the presentation exceeded the standard it is considered under the 'Glows' section, if there are some areas that need work it is considered under the 'Grows' section. you may comment accordingly.

Happy CREATE!
10-minute presentation adjudication sheet (Wednesday) April 6, 2022 - 2:35pm

Hi folks, thanks so much for volunteering to adjudicate a virtual 10-minute presentation section at CREATE. There are 6 items for you to consider for each presentation. For each student, all 6 items are listed with the 'standard expectation'. If the presentation exceeded the standard it is considered under the 'Glows' section, if there are some areas that need work it is considered under the 'Grows' section. you may comment accordingly.

Happy CREATE!
Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional Investigator - Dr. Shannon Dames September 21, 2023 - 4:17pm

Dr. Shannon Dames
3MT 2022 People's Choice April 5, 2022 - 10:29pm

Hi folks, pick your favourite to win this year's People's Choice Award!!
3MT scores April 5, 2022 - 2:22pm

Please place your Total scores below. 

Thanks!
People's Choice Rant-like-Rick 2022 April 3, 2022 - 10:32pm

Hi folks, thanks for casting your vote for your favourite rant of CREATE 2022!
CREATE 2022 Rant Like Ricks January 13, 2023 - 3:50pm

Hi folks, please check out these great rants and then vote for your favourite!
10-minute presentation adjudication sheet (Monday) April 3, 2022 - 5:29pm

Hi folks, thanks so much for volunteering to adjudicate a virtual 10-minute presentation section at CREATE. There are 6 items for you to consider for each presentation. For each student, all 6 items are listed with the 'standard expectation'. If the presentation exceeded the standard it is considered under the 'Glows' section, if there are some areas that need work it is considered under the 'Grows' section. you may comment accordingly.

Happy CREATE!
People's Choice Cowichan Chowder April 7, 2022 - 11:50am

Thanks so much for checking out the Cowichan Chowder Competition at CREATE! Please choose the one that you liked best and leave a note to the student!

These votes will be tallied and used to decide the People's Choice Cowichan Chowder Award.