Indigenous faculty & student interviews

Professor Ryland Giebelhaus talks about his experience as a first-generation student, incorporating Indigenous perspectives in science, and the importance of mentorship.

PhD Candidate and UVic alumna Danielle Hanke discusses connecting with Indigenous people in her communiy, the challenges of leaving home, and how her identity influences her research in pharmaceutical science.

Undergraduate researcher K’sana Wood Lynes-Ford talks about experiencing culture shock, her research on genetic variants in Northern Indigenous communities, and UVic resources for Indigenous students.

Chemistry Alumna Angela Magon discusses co-discovering a class of antibiotics, finding her place in the chemistry field, and being a pioneer of Indigenous education in BC.

PhD Graduate Matthew Wiebe talks about Indigenous representation in chemistry, his goal of becoming a professor, and connecting his research to how it can benefit his community.