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Spring Break 2024
We’re thrilled to celebrate the museum’s collections during spring break 2024. From March 16-31, we’ll focus on one of our collections every day!
New Sea Cucumber Species Identified in the Marine Invertebrate Collection
Read more about a new species of sea cucumber found in the MIC by Dr. Francisco Solis-Marin.
Gertrude May Smith: Pioneering Woman in Science at UBC
On February 11, we are celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by honouring Dr. Gertrude M. Smith, a pioneer in her field.
Donate Today: Click the box for Beaty Boxes!
Repairs and maintenance are essential to keeping these boxes in circulation, your donation will ensure we have the supplies and specimens to keep these boxes in circulation.
MAKING CONNECTIONS: The Team Behind the Project
Meet MAKING CONNECTIONS’ core development team, the group of five people behind the development of a new undergraduate course ‘Introduction to Natural History Museums and Biodiversity Science’
Beaty Biodiversity Museum Staff and Volunteer Holiday Party
You are invited to the Beaty Biodiversity Museum Staff and Volunteer Holiday Party! Who: BBM staff and volunteers. Children and partners are welcome! When: Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Where: BBM Niche Cafe What: Holiday Pizza Party! Pizza – all veggie, with gluten & dairy-free options Desserts – potluck, bring […]
MAKING CONNECTIONS: The Explore Phase
It’s been an exciting couple of months since we first introduced the MAKING CONNECTIONS project, and we’re thrilled to share the progress we’ve made since then. Our work is made possible by the financial support from the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund, and we thank UBC Vancouver students for this! #UBCTLEF.
Whale fossil found, marking the discovery of a new species
Read about a new finding that is now shaking up what we know about whales
The Pronghorn: a Tetrapod Time Capsule
Did you know North America is home to the second fastest land animal in the world? The pronghorn is a mammal native to the mid-western United States and Canadian prairies.
MAKING CONNECTIONS: A New Approach to Teaching Biodiversity Science
Learn about the MAKING CONNECTIONS project, a collaboration between the Beaty Biodiversity Museum (BBM) and faculty from Forestry, Botany, Zoology, and Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.