In the Media
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Times ColonistSalish Sea too noisy for endangered resident orcas to hunt successfully, according to new research
A MECH study found that the sound of a shipping freighter’s propeller at close range can lead to stress, hearing loss and feeding problems for mammals.
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The ConversationWhat is societal collapse? The past can help us understand our future, but only to a point
MECH Assistant Professor Dr. Amanda Giang co-wrote about how lessons from historical societal collapse can help us understand our future up to a point.
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Daily HiveFree money from e-bike incentives not just great for our wallets: UBC study
CIVL Associate Professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi found that the Saanich e-bike pilot program led to a decrease in car travel and carbon emissions.
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National ObserverUBC engineers may have the solution to 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
CHBE Associate Professor Dr. Johan Foster and his research team have created a method that both catches and destroys PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."
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National ObserverWill you be in the carbon capture ‘kill zone’?
MECH Assistant Professor Dr. Alex Tavasoli discussed the safety of carbon dioxide pipeline infrastructure.
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Canadian Consulting EngineerCCE’s Top 10 Under 40: Sameer Hasham
CIVL alumnus and P. Eng. Sameer Hasham was recognized for his work in designing enclosures for buildings with consideration for both structural and thermal engineering.
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Canadian Consulting EngineerCCE’s Top 10 Under 40: Jonathan Palmer
ECE alumnus and P. Eng. Jonathan Palmer was recognized for his work developing electrical master plans and modelling growth for campuses, communities and cities.
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Canadian Consulting EngineerCCE's Top 10 Under 40: Felicia Crozier
CHBE alumnus and P. Eng. Felicia Crozier was recognized for her work in converting organic waste.
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Phys.orgAfter wildfires, mudslides come: Fighting the impact of climate change on rural communities
SOE Professor Dr. Dwayne Tannant's industry-leading expertise on managing debris flows was outlined in detail.
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The Globe and Mail (subscription)How to find the perfect T-shirt according to a designer and a fibre researcher
CHBE Associate Professor Dr. E. Johan Foster explained how different fabrics can affect a shirt’s features, including its feel, durability and breathability.