In the Media
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CBC News
Vancouver odour app chronicles people's behavioural responses to bad smells
MECH postdoctoral researcher Dr. Sahil Bhandari co-authored a study which showed how collecting odour data can help shape policies that manage air quality.
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UBC Okanagan News
The carbon costs of the construction industry
School of Engineering's Dr. Shahria Alam hopes to tackle the building industry’s climate challenge through more sustainable materials.
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Tech and Science Post
New concept explains how tiny particles navigate water layers
Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Gwynn Elfring found that density layers influence the swimming direction of tiny particles.
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Labiotech
Universities in Canada to build a career in biotech in 2024
UBC's School of Biomedical Engineering was recognized for its convergent research and education, as well as its interdisciplinary collaboration.
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The Globe and Mail (subscription)
After Calgary’s water crisis, a Globe analysis finds trouble brewing in Canada’s pipes
Civil Engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos explained how cities assess their water infrastructure.
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Vancouver Sun
Metro Vancouver gets one bidder for contract in $10B Iona sewage plant replacement
Civil Engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos commented on the lack of bidders for the project.
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Kelowna Now
Kelowna councillor pushing for electric light rail line linking Osoyoos and Kamloops
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove studied the technical and economic feasibility of a hydrogen-fueled passenger train in the Okanagan.
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Healthing
How AI is helping detect types of endometrial cancer
SBME's Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team developed a machine learning model to evaluate and understand sample images from patients with cervical cancer.
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Tech Briefs
Advancing low-carbon building materials for construction
School of Engineering Professor Dr. Sumi Siddiqua's research group is investigating low-carbon building materials for climate-resilient infrastructure.
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UBC Okanagan News
The future of construction: From building booms to control rooms
SOE's Dr. Qian Chen is partnering with industry to modernize methods, materials and employment to meet the world’s extraordinary housing demands.