Executives
Jessica Law, PRESIDENT
Program and Year Food Science, 4th year
What promoted you to enter your program?
I honestly did not know what I wanted to do until the end of second year when we had to apply for majors. I picked Food Science because there are so many different aspects to it whether it be packaging, processing, research and development, quality assurance, or sensory analysis.
Many people do not know that food science is all around them. The club helps promote awareness plus we get to help arrange tours to go see how our food is processed, made or packaged.
Favourite class: FNH 200 because it exposes a lot of different food science aspects.
Favourite food: I would have to pick a dessert because there’s always room in your stomach for it, tuxedo cake.
Hobbies and other interesting facts:
I love being outside, soccer, hiking, biking are my favourite activities. I also do not own a pair of rain boots even though I go to UBC.
Isis Liang, VICE-PRESIDENT
Program and Year Food and Nutritional Science, 5th year
What promoted you to enter your program?
Interested in the reaction of food nutrient in human bodies, and the proper way to produce safe and delicious food!
Why are you in the food science club?
Want to get free tours to different food companies and factories LOL
Favourite class: Any lab courses
Favourite food: Fruits and sweets
Hobbies and other interesting facts: Molecular gastronomy is a modern style of cooking which makes practical use of the physical and chemical transformations of ingredients; for example, caviar that is made by veggies.
Crystal Lee, SECETARY
Program and Year Food, Nutrition, and Health, 4th Year
What promoted you to enter your program?
Often when I was younger, I just eat what is provided what I feel like having. Not until I started cooking for myself I realize the importance of a well-balanced diet. I wanted to understand the every little detail of our body metabolism, and how different nutrients affect our body and health. I would also love to spread these important information to people in need.
Why are you in the food science club?
To expand my knowledge in food science and have it complement my degree. I thought this could also be a good chance to meet people who have the same interest or background as me(which came true!! :D)
Favourite class
FNH 355: It was interesting to learn about the food culture of some developing countries. Also, the nutrient deficiencies they are suffering from are sometimes what we never expect to occur. It constantly reminded me we are fortunate to be worry-free about our food.
FNH 200: This course was my first exposure to food science and I was in love with it! It was fascinating to learn about the scientific reactions happening behind some everyday food and several common food preservation techniques.
Favourite food
egg, homemade soup, too many favourites..umm chicken mcnuggets heh..
Hobbies
picnic, cycling, food adventures, hang out with my camerasss :p
Nicole Guan, TREASURER
Program and year Commerce, 2nd year
What prompted you to enter your program? Family background/ pressure (unfortunately =[)
Why are you in the Food Science Club?
Being eager to learn more about one of our basic human needs—FOOD***, and to find out more about my “dream faculty”.
Favourite class: to be discovered
Favourite food: SUSHI
Hobbies and other interesting & random facts: I love to cook, but I am a terrible cook. I work at Dairy Queen, but I hate ice cream. Mosquitos are the most scary and disgusting creatures ever.
Carol Lai, PUBLIC RELATION
Program and year Food and Nutritional Science, 5th year
What prompted you to enter your program?
I love food! XD I am curious on how food produce and process, also their nutritional values.
Why are you in the Food Science Club?
It is a good chance to meet more food science people and know more about the food industry.
Favourite class: FNH 200. It is my first food related course in UBC; it made me decided to get in food science major.
Favourite food: chocolate and dessert!!!!!! LOL
Anna Cheng, OFFICER
Program and year Food Science, 4th year
What prompted you to enter your program?
I was originally in Science but it was too general and I had no sense of direction, and I bake and eat a lot so I transferred.
Why are you in the Food Science club?
To meet new people and to (finally) get involved
Favourite class: FNH 300,301,309,355
Favourite food: Making me pick one favorite food is cruel! Anything chocolate.
Hobbies and other interesting & random facts: I like to bake, and I’m learning to grow herbs, also I like playing games and watching gameplay in my spare time. Food fact: Sugar in baked goods lends sweetness, color, but also holds moisture so don’t skimp too much when baking!
Kevin Madarieta, OFFICER
Program and Year 3rd year, Food Science
What promoted you to enter your program?
I am really interested on how food is processed. I love food!! I also have an aunt that is a food scientist that influenced me in joining the program.
Why are you in the food science club?
I am in the food science program. I am also interested in the different factory tours that the club goes to every year. I always wondered how the food companies processed our food. Like what technology they use and how they make sure that is safe to eat.
Favourite class FNH 300 food engineering but focuses on food processing.
Favourite food Lechon pig, chicken , beef. These are filipino dishes. They are basically roasted.
Hobbies and other interesting facts.
Watching tv and hanging out. Interesting fact is this my 3rd yr in canada, I migrated from the philippines.
Selina Chi, OFFICER
Program and Year Biology, 3rd year
What promoted you to enter your program?
I have always been interested in human genetics and DNA testing, and hope to learn and discover more about it :)
Why are you in the food science club?
To learn how to make all kinds of yummy goodness. I also love going on food tours and learning about how different foods are being processed and made.
Favourite class Biol 230, Germ 433
Favourite food Laksa
Hobbies and other interesting facts
I love hiking, biking, snowboarding, playing piano. Oh, and I really like airplane food.
