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President: Lara Backer

As President, Lara represents the interests of 250 Engineering Physics students to the Physics & Astronomy department, Faculty of Applied Science, Engineering Undergraduate Society, and alumni. In addition, she chairs the Fizz executive meetings, writes weekly emails to all Fizzers, oversees all activities of the association, and heads any additional projects.

Email: president (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Year - 4th, Mechanical Option
Favourite Scientist - Richard Feynman
Favourite Band - Metric
Favourite Ice Cream - Mint Chocolate Chip
Hobby or Random fact - Stays up all night reading far too often...








Vice-President Academic: Dominic Tong

As Vice-President Academic, Dominic is responsible for organizing all events relating to the academic and professional development of Engineering Physics students. These include the Technology & Science Seminar Series, the Graduate School Information Night, the Second-year Mentoring Program and the Fizz Tutoring Program.

Email: vpacademic (at) ubcfizz (dot) com

Year - 3rd, Electrical Option
Favourite Scientist - Feynman
Favourite Musician- Eric Whitacre
Favourite Ice Cream - Cream n' Cookies
Hobby or Random fact about yourself - likes Fizz. Seriously.




Vice-President Events: Megan Cramb and Tanya Roussy

As Vice-President Events, Megan and Tanya ensure that Fizzers maintain a healthy social life, by organizing and advertising a plethora of events throughout the year. These include the Welcome Back BBQ, Beer Gardens, Poker Night, Chess Tournament, LAN Party, Fizz vs. EWB Battle of the Bands, and any other events that they concoct. In addition, they spearhead the Fizz E-Week effort in February.

Email: vpevents (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Megan Cramb
Year - 4th, Electrical Option
Favourite Scientist - David J. Huntley
Favourite Band - You mean I have to choose one!?? Impossible! Go Here to see a few of my favs.
Favourite Ice Cream - Rolo yummmmmm
Hobby or Random fact - I love sailing!






Tanya Roussy
Year - 3rd, Electrical Option
Favourite Scientist - Dr. Octagon
Favourite Band - Wyld Stallyons
Favourite Ice Cream - Popcorn
Hobby or Random fact - I'm a Sommelier!







Treasurer: Jose Luis Lopez

Joey handles all of the financial activities and transaction of the Engineering Physics Student Association. This includes giving reimbursements to Fizzers, liaising with the AMS Finance office, and acting as one of the two booking representatives for the club. In addition, Joey is responsible for selling Fizz merchandise, such as t-shirts and hoodies. 

Email: treasurer (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Year - 5th, Electrical Engineering with a minor in Commerce 
Favourite Scientist - Peter Parker
Favourite Musician - Nobuo Uematsu
Favourite Ice Cream - Haagen Dazs' Dulce de Leche
Hobby or Random fact about yourself - yes








Secretary: Marianne Black 

As Secretary, Marianne is the official minute-taker at all club meetings and liaises with the EUS VP Administration and Communications. She is responsible for organizing club elections in early March, as well as acting as a replacement signing officer. 

Email: secretary (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Year - 5th, Mech Option
Favourite Scientist - Feynman
Favourite Musician - Any
Favourite Ice Cream - All
Hobby or Random fact about yourself - I juggle.








Graduate Representative: Dan Came

As Graduate Representative, Dan acts as a liaison between the Fizz executive and the graduating class of Fizzers. He is responsible for informing students about the current activities of the club and sells tickets for pertinent events. Furthermore, he co-ordinates the Graduate photographs and ensures that a composite is produced, gathers Iron Ring sizes from the graduates, and helps organize the UBC APSC Graduation Ceremony.

Email: gradrep (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Year - 5th, Electrical Option
Favourite Scientist - Nikola Tesla
Favourite Musician - Ask me sometime!
Favourite Ice Cream - Fruit sherbet of some kind
Hobby or Random fact about yourself - I've worked in hospitality, construction, retail, healthcare, and academia. Guess which one I liked best! The answer may surprise you.









4th Year Representative: Ryan Yee


As 4th Year Representative, Ryan acts as a liaison between the Fizz executive and the 4th years in Eng. Phys. He is responsible for informing students about the current activities of the club and sells tickets for pertinent events. In addition, Ryan helps to organize and execute many of the academic and social events.

Email: fourthrep (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Year - 4th, Mech Option
Favourite Scientist - Feyman
Favourite Musician - You can't just have ONE favourite musician...
Favourite Ice Cream - Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Hobby or Random fact about yourself - I am a disc jockey.









3rd Year Representative: Eddy Wu

As 3rd Year Representative, he acts as a liaison between the Fizz executive and the 3rd years in Eng. Phys. He is responsible for informing students about the current activities of the club and sell tickets for pertinent events. In addition, he helps to organize and execute many of the academic and social events.

Email: thirdrep (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Year - 3rd, Electrical Option
Favorite Scientist - Nikola Tesla
Favorite Band - The Wombats
Favorite Ice Cream - Ultraviolet
Hobby - 5 hours bike rides in torrential rain, 40kph headwinds, and wind chill factor of -10C








2nd Year Representative: Melissa Liu

As 2nd Year Representative, she acts as a liaison between the Fizz executive and the 2nd years in Eng. Phys. She is responsible for informing students about the current activities of the club and sell tickets for pertinent events. In addition, she helps to organize and execute many of the academic and social events.

Email: secondrep (at) ubcfizz (dot) com

Year - 2nd
Favourite Scientist - Bill Nye!
Favorite Band - changes periodically 
Favorite Ice Cream - if it's ice cream, i will eat it 
Hobby - Drawing, hiking, dancing, sleeping, sleeping, sleeping Zzzzzzzzz
Random fact: Feel free to talk to me, I don't bite, seriously 
  





Computer Overlord: Koko Yu and Michael Caverley

Mike and Koko are responsible for maintaining the Penthouse computers, wireless access, and printers. In addition, they update and oversee the ubcfizz.com website and Fizz mailing lists. 

Email: compadmin (at) ubcfizz (dot) com

Koko Yu - Fall Semester
Year - 3rd, Electrical Option
Favourite Scientist - Feynman
Favourite Band - 
Stephanie Sun up to her "A Perfect Day" album
Favourite Ice Cream - All
Hobby or Random fact - 
 I am silly :D


Mike Caverley - Winter Semester
Year - 4th, Electrical Option
Favourite Band: Not a fan of any particular band
Favourite Ice Cream - Peanut Butter Swirl
Favourite Sport: Hockey





Board of Studies MECH/MESC Representative: Liam Lawson

As the Board of Studies Representative for MECH/MESC, Liam represents Fizzers in the mechanical or mechatronics options at the Department and Faculty Curriculum reviews. He also organizes Beef and Pizza events to hear your concerns with courses.

Email: mech (at) ubcfizz (dot) com

Year - 4th, Mechanical Option
Favourite Scientist - Carl Sagan
Favourite Musician - Too many to name!
Hobbies - Skiing and Windsurfing








Board of Studies EECE/CPSC Representative: Craig Reitmeier

As the Board of Studies Representative for EECE/CPSC, Craig represents Fizzers in the electrical or computer science options at the Department and Faculty Curriculum reviews. He also organizes Beef and Pizza events to hear your concerns with courses.

Email: eece (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Year - 4th, Electrical Option
Favourite Scientist - Nikola Tesla
Favourite Musician - Sigur Ros
Hobby or Random fact - 
Craig is the new token old guy on the exec










Sports Representative: Byron Lewis

As Sports Representative, Byron is responsible for communicating UBC REC leagues and event registration dates to fizzers through the club mailing list. In addition, he facilitates the organization of REC league teams from interested members and organizes an outdoor excursion for club members, such as white-water rafting, paint balling, or ski trips. 

Email: sports (at) ubcfizz (dot) com

Year - 3rd, Mech Option
Favourite Musician - I'm open to anything
Favourite Ice Cream - Mint Chocolate Chip
Hobby or Random fact - 
I like to stay active.
Always up for a run, tennis match, chucking a disk, or pick up game of any sport.







Penthouse Manager: Adrian McNeill

Adrian oversees all upgrades and maintenance of the Engineering Physics clubroom, known as the Penthouse. He is also the contact person for anyone wishing to obtain a Penthouse key or locker. 

Email: penthouse (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Year - 3rd, Mech Option
Favourite Scientist - Dr. Who - anyone who argues can eat my sonic screwdriver.
Favourite Musician - Single - Ronald Jenkees, Band - Rise Against
Favourite Ice Cream - The flux is 0... wait, what was the question?
Hobby or Random fact - 
I'm an avid board gamer, I will drop just about anything for a good round of Game of Thrones or Agricola. Shamless plug for more players: I will feed you delicious foods if you come play with us. Pretty please.



Pop God: David Elop

As Pop God, David ensures that there is a steady supply of drinks in the vending machine, and snacks in the freezer. 

Email: popgod (at) ubcfizz (dot) com


Year - 3rd, Mechanical Option
Favourite Scientist - Bill Nye the Science Guy
Favourite Musician - The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favourite Ice Cream - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Hobby or Random fact about yourself - I take pictures for the Ubyssey.  Unrelated to that I have four sisters (all of which are younger), three of them are triplets (unidentical).