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Top UBCO Engineering student recognized at 2023 graduation ceremony
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Solomon Thiessen, described as an "exceptionally gifted" School of Engineering student, was awarded UBC's Governor General's Silver Medal for achieving the highest academic standing of all students in their graduating year.
beezy: Remotely monitoring beehives to detect and prevent infestations
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The challengeBeekeeping is a significant contributor to Canada’s agricultural sector, both in terms of direct economic impact through honey production as well as through the crucial pollination services provided by bees.
Groundwater remediation at Giant Mine
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The challengeThe Giant Mine in Yellowknife, which closed in 2004, has left a devastating environmental legacy that includes 237,000 tonnes of arsenic trioxide dust – a lethal and water-soluble substance that is stored in underground chambers.
Using algae to sequester carbon and produce astaxanthin and fertilizer
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The challengeTo support their goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Technical Services Trail, an applied research group from Teck Resources, asked us to develop a theoretical design for an indus
A global tech journey that led me to Silicon Valley
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Throughout my time studying mechanical and biomedical engineering at UBC, I tried my best to fill my days with travel and building. I lived in Germany for a year to work in the automotive industry and learn a new language.
Rocking on to a career in geological engineering
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UBC Engineering student Owen Perfect's passion for geological engineering began with a love for the outdoors. Now, working for his Applied Science Co-op employer, he aims to play an important role in the future of sustainable mining.
'I was in a coma for about 45 days': UBC student graduates after near-fatal accident
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Mechanical engineering student Yi Yi Du, who nearly lost his life and suffered brain injuries from a vehicle collision in 2021, will be graduating this week.
Quest for a greener future: my journey in chemical and biological engineering and beyond
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UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering student Amelia Dai plans to further her quest for a greener future by pursuing a PhD in ChemE at MIT.
An engineering degree is more than just the academics
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Going into engineering, I knew that it would not be an easy degree. I genuinely enjoyed what I studied, however, making it a lot more manageable. I will forever be grateful for all the support I received from my family, friends, professors, and…
Navigating life’s surprises
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I am graduating from UBC as a slightly different individual than the one I envisioned at the beginning of my undergraduate journey. Throughout my time here, I engaged in undergraduate research, participated in language exchange programs, and took…