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3D scanning provides interactive digital records and this plastic model of totem - photo by Martin Dee
3D scanning provides interactive digital records and this plastic model of totem - photo by Martin Dee

UBC Reports | Vol. 50 | No. 6 | Jun. 3, 2004

Totem in 3D: Museum of Anthropology Recreates a Northwest Coast Monument

Imagine being able to “travel through” a traditional Northwest Coast village site that no longer exists. Thanks to three-dimensional laser scanning technology, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC may one day make this virtual re-creation a reality.
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Saving the Sea Star

Dried starfish candleholders. Toy cars sporting sea urchin wheels. Sand dollar necklace pendants. Souvenirs crafted from dead sea life have become such a ubiquitous part of the scenery in tropical resorts, it’s easy to forget that these curios were once living animals.
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Dynamic Teaching Earns Faculty Killam Awards

There are three rules in Dr. Bob’s classroom, says one student of music professor Robert Pritchard. 1) Don’t Panic; 2) Stay with the tour; and 3) If you don’t understand, it’s the teacher’s fault!
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UBC Researcher Seeking a Cure for Baldness

Researcher Kevin McElwee -- one of only a few people in the world who hold a doctoral degree in hair biology -- thinks a cure for baldness that uses the technique of hair cloning could be commercially available within 10 years.
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Respectful Research Paramount to First Nations Studies

Traditional research methodologies often fall short in their approaches to First Nations issues, according to the director of UBC’s new First Nations Studies Program in the Faculty of Arts.
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First Nations Woman Reclaims Identity Through Education

Helen Bell came to UBC to pursue a bachelor’s degree, but will be walking away with much more than a piece of paper: learning to conduct research has opened the door to a wealth of knowledge -- and her own identity.
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New Survey Reveals Support for University Town Project

A recent survey conducted for UBC reveals that the majority of people contacted are in favour of University Town, a project that will bring a new mix of housing, academic buildings, shops and amenities to the UBC campus.
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Paying it Forward

Trying to find your way and your place in the world as a university student can be exciting and rewarding. It can also be overwhelming, confusing and frustrating.
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New Centre Promises Better Treatments for Depression, Bipolar Disorder

People suffering from disabling mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder can expect improved assessments and treatment with the opening of the Mood Disorders Centre of Excellence at UBC Hospital, part of the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI).
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Fighting Fire with Fire

As British Columbians brace for another summer of high forest fire risk, UBC researcher Andrew MacDougall is preparing to deliberately set alight some patches of the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve south of Duncan to study fire's power to restore native plants.
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