Tova Gaster

Science Editor 2023/2024, Culture Editor 2022/23

Tova was the Ubyssey Science editor in 2023/24. They graduated from UBC in 2024 with degrees in environmental geography and history. They report on everything from environmental governance to how access to the arts and to information supports community wellbeing. In their free time you can find them in the garden or on the soccer field, probably laughing at their own jokes. Email them at t.gaster@ubyssey.ca with pitches and tips.

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Letter: Fossil fuel-funded research compromises climate action. It’s time for UBC to reject it

After decades of student pressure, dozens of universities across the continent have pledged to take portions of their investment funds out of fossil fuels. As of 2019, UBC is one of them.

Tova Gaster and Michelle Xie • April 30, 2023

Something smells fishy: Meet the UBC researchers who are mapping Vancouver’s smellscape

UBC researchers want to map the smell profile of Metro Vancouver — and they need your help to do so.

Tova Gaster • May 19, 2022

From the ashes: Research road trip maps regeneration after wildfires

Under Saskatchewan skies thick with wildfire smoke in July, a bright blue UBC Forestry truck blaring country music headed west. While particles of burned forests clouded the sun, the researchers behind the wheel set out to understand how to help forests regenerate after the flames cool.

Tova Gaster • September 24

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Tova Gaster

Science Editor 2023/2024, Culture Editor 2022/23

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Letter: Fossil fuel-funded research compromises climate action. It’s time for UBC to reject it

Something smells fishy: Meet the UBC researchers who are mapping Vancouver’s smellscape

From the ashes: Research road trip maps regeneration after wildfires

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