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This ongoing study began in the summer of 2013 and investigates the effect of biochar and soil fungi on the growth of plants in a typical raised bed garden environment. Rationale Biochar has the ability to hold onto nutrients and water. Certain soil fungi are known to improve plant nutrient uptake...

Study 1 A series of experimental batch runs with a mixed spruce/pine/fir feedstock revealed the relationships between the production temperature and biochar energy, pH, yield, and proximate composition. Study 2 Low value biomass types common to the lower mainland of BC were collected. Biochar was...

The Metal Sorption Study began in the summer of 2013 and investigates the ability of biochar to absorb metals from water. In 2014, Langara College was awarded a $25,000 grant by the National Science and Engineering Research Council ( NSERC), under the College and Community Innovation Program. The...

The Biochar Project In 2014, Langara College was awarded a $25,000 grant by the National Science and Engineering Research Council ( NSERC), under the College and Community Innovation Program. The Applied Research and Development grant (ARD) will provide valuable funding to new research in the...

49Women in Science The 49Women in Science (49WIS) Committee was formed in 2017 after identifying the need to provide support and guidance for young women pursuing careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

Biology Club Evolved If you are looking to socially connect with people who share an interest in biology and be involved in an environment that is conducive to academic success and learning, then this is the club for you. Website: Biology Club Evolved Email Maggie at langarabioclub [at] gmail.com (langarabioclub[at]gmail[dot]com)...

Faculty Eric Stewart Instructor Eric Stewart is technical photo-geek and lover of all genres of photography. He strives to impart the technical expertise students need to excel in the field of photography. A curator for Canada's World Photographic Cup team, and an international photography judge...

If you are a domestic student, you can use our cost of study calculator to see the tuition costs and fees applicable for student loan eligible programs, and what portion of those costs are approved for student loan funding. Please note that this calculator was created to provide information for...