In the Media
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CTV News VancouverProvince funds battery research centre at UBC
UBC Okanagan received a $2 million investment from the BC government for the Battery Innovation Centre led by engineering prof Dr. Jian Liu.
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CBC NewsVancouver 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 NewsThe 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 PostNew 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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LabiotechUniversities 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 SunMetro 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 NowKelowna 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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HealthingHow 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 BriefsAdvancing 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.