In the Media
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Canadian Consulting Engineer
CCE'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.org
After 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.
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CTV News
Railway workers locked out across Canada
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professor Dr. Gord Lovegrove discussed the railway shutdown across Canada.
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Canadian Healthcare Technology
Tele-ultrasounds bring expert care to rural communities
A pilot study led by Dr. Tim Salcudean, professor of electrical and biomedical engineering at UBC, is the first to record the ability of non-expert volunteers to follow the virtual guidance of specialists to complete tasks using an ultrasound-like device.
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CFJC Today
UBC Okanagan professor Lovegrove pushing for Kamloops-Osoyoos electric rail travel
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove studied the technical and economic feasibility of a hydrogen-fueled passenger train in the Okanagan.
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Tech Xplore
Breathing easier thanks to ART: Engineers take unique approach to tackle indoor air quality
SOE Professor Dr. Sunny Li leads a research team that has developed a device that removes airborne particles and bacteria.
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UBC School of Biomedical Engineering
School of Biomedical Engineering awarded $5 million for a new Biodevice Foundry
SBME received $5 million from PacifiCan to launch the new Biodevice Foundry, a state-of-the-art facility for designing and testing biodevices to help accelerate biomedical innovation.
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CBC News
Transit users frustrated with Surrey-Langley SkyTrain delay
SOE Associate Professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove commented on the increased cost of transit projects.
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UBC Magazine
From glowing bacteria to fruit: Unusual sources for innovative solutions
APSC members Dr. Orlando Rojas, Dr. Hirra Zafar and Joseph Dahmen had their respective projects highlighted as unusual sources for innovative solutions.