In the Media
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Business in VancouverB.C.’s net-zero, multibillion-dollar engineering challenge
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. José Martí said the increased deployment of electric vehicles, EV charging stations and electric heat pumps will strain on BC's electricity distribution systems.
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UBC Graduate Studies NewsPhD CoLab pilot program announces awardees
Five teams of collaborating PhD students and faculty members at UBC have received funding from the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (G+PS) new PhD CoLab pilot program. Awards range from $30,000 to $100,000 and total nearly $340,000 during this pilot year.
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UBC Research + InnovationResearch Excellence Clusters funded in 2024/25
Ten research excellence clusters led by Applied Science researchers will be supported through UBC's Research Excellence Clusters initiative in 2024/25.
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Interesting Engineering3D-printed ‘Space-age’ antenna could be face of satellite communication
Researchers from UBC Okanagan’s school of engineering co-created a new compound that can be used to 3D print telecommunication antennas and other connectivity devices.
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The ProvincePrevention of ice buildup on B.C. bridges cost $3.6 million so far this winter
Civil engineering lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani said the collar system to reduce the formation of ice and snow on bridges has high costs and safety risks.
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BloombergWhat e-bike rebates can (and can’t) do
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, civil engineering professor, chimed in on other benefits of e-bike incentives.
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CastanetKelowna student honoured nationally by BGC Canada
Mehak Parihar, a first-year engineering student at UBC Okanagan, is one of seven youths across Canada who have been awarded the honour for her exceptional leadership, dedication to service and remarkable achievements within her community.
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iNFO NewsUBCO student spearheads Okanagan's first solar-powered race car
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering student Clement Halim is leading the Ogopogo Solar team to develop the Okanagan’s first solar-powered race car.
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Global NewsVancouver’s Expo deck set to be deconstructed
Civil engineering lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani commented on the deconstruction of the giant deck at the east end of False Creek next to Science World.
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ForbesMind the gap: A failure of communication in mining
The Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining at UBC was mentioned for excellence in mining education.