About Co-op Catalysts: Inspiring Career Stories from UBC Science Co-op
Co-op Catalysts is a podcast from UBC Science Co-op where host Sanya Sivic (Co-op Coordinator) discusses career development topics with various guests including senior co-op students, alumni, employers and special guests.
For more information about UBC Science Co-op visit: https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca/
Music by: https://pixabay.com/music/
Views expressed by the host and guests are their own and not representative of the University of British Columbia.
Senior Co-op Student - Marcus Liang, Microbiology and Immunology
In this episode, senior co-op student, Marcus Liang (Microbiology and Immunology), talks about his personal, academic and co-op background including moving to Taiwan and Ottawa for co-op positions.
00:54 - Marcus's personal and academic background
5:12 - Marcus's co-op experiences
9:25 - Marcus's plans after graduation
13:00 - Marcus's co-op job search experience
16:44 - How co-op helped Marcus step out of his shell
21:00 - Moving to Ottawa for co-op
25:44 - Challenges faced at co-op jobs
33:05 - Lessons learned in the co-op program
36:22 – How Marcus takes care of his physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health
38:34 - Marcus's best career advice
41:38 - Marcus's best life advice
For more information about UBC Science Co-op visit: https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca/
Music by: https://pixabay.com/music/ (https://pixabay.com/music/)
Views expressed by the host and guests are their own and not representative of the University of British Columbia.
19 May 2026
Career - How to Navigate a Challenging Job Market with Tony Botelho, UBC Career Services Managing Director
In this episode, Tony Botelho, UBC Career Services Managing Director, discusses how to navigate a challenging job market.
1:27 - Tony's personal background
4:36 - Tony's academic and career background
19:03 - About the UBC Career Centre
24:45 - What is contributing to the current challenging job market
31:00 - Tips for job seekers in this challenging job market
41:15 - Hot wo stay motivated during a job search in a tough job market
44:12 - How has the job search process changed in recent years
50:10 - Most sought after skills in candidates
56:19 - How Tony takes care of his physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health
58:13 - Tony's best career advice
1:01:56 - Tony's best life advice
For more information about UBC Science Co-op visit: https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca/
Music by: https://pixabay.com/music/ (https://pixabay.com/music/)
Views expressed by the host and guests are their own and not representative of the University of British Columbia.
12 May 2026
Senior Co-op Student - Markus Hanson, Environmental Sciences
In this episode, senior co-op student, Markus Hanson (Environmental Sciences), talks about his personal, academic and co-op background including field work and moving to Edmonton for co-op.
00:42 - Markus's personal and academic background
10:14 - Markus's co-op experiences
20:58 - Pros and cons of field work
27:30 - How co-op impacted Markus's future plans
33:35 - Markus's job application experience in co-op
40:00 - Advice for co-op students starting their first co-op work term
45:33 - Moving to Edmonton for a co-op position
48:11 – How Markus takes care of his physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health
50:00 - Markus's best career advice
53:31 - Markus's best life advice
For more information about UBC Science Co-op visit: https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca/
Music by: https://pixabay.com/music/ (https://pixabay.com/music/)
Views expressed by the host and guests are their own and not representative of the University of British Columbia.
Who has been a guest on Co-op Catalysts: Inspiring Career Stories from UBC Science Co-op
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Dr Javed Iqbal
Dr Chris Murawsky
Sanya Sivic
Dr Mark MacLachlan
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