Top UBCO researchers honoured
Okanagan Edge Staff - May 09, 2022 - People in Business

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(Clockwise, from top left): Dr. Margaret Macintyre Latta, Rhyann McKay, Dr. Kyle Larson and Dr. Jennifer Davis.

The best of the UBC Okanagan researching business was honoured last week for its outstanding work.

Dr. Jennifer Davis, Dr. Kyle Larson, Dr. Margaret Macintyre Latta and Rhyann McKay were all all feted in their respective categories.

Dr. Davis won in the health division, Dr. Larson was honoured for natural sciences and engineering work, Dr. Macintyre Latta captured the social sciences and humanities award, and McKay, a doctoral student, was recognized as the student researcher of the year.

“The Researcher of the Year ceremony is one of my favourite events of the year,” UBCO vice-principal and associate vice-president of research and innovation Phil Barker said in a press release. “It is a distinct pleasure to acknowledge some of our star researchers and highlight their contributions.

“UBC Okanagan is one of the most rapidly expanding campuses in Canada, and we are attracting top-notch scholars and researchers who are leaders in their fields.”


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