In the Media
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Global NewsAre self-driving cars safe? A UBC study says British Columbians aren’t too sure
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi and PhD student Gurdiljot Singh Gill conducted a study which found that more than 40 per cent of British Columbians believe pedestrians will be less safe with self-driving cars on roadways.
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Burnaby NowResidents in these Burnaby buildings are at 'high-risk' during extreme heat
Engineering master’s student Oluwasina Agunbiade developed a toolkit for retrofitting at-risk buildings to better withstand extreme heat.
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City News VancouverPermanent emergency response team promising, if done right: UBC expert
UBCO civil engineering professor Dr. Dwayne Tannant said a provincial permanent emergency response team could be useful in recovering from climate disasters.
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EGBC InnovationBuilding up to net zero
A group of UBC students set out to create a zero-embodied carbon building — measuring operational carbon output as well as embodied emissions during construction. The project revealed today's challenges in achieving their goal.
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BC BusinessVancouver-based UVX sweeps in to fight infections in senior care homes
Recent engineering alumni Saimir Sulaj and Kunal Sethi have developed a UV light device to safely disinfect air and surfaces in their new tech startup.
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UBC Broadcast EmailThe resilience of our UBC community during the Okanagan wildfires
A message from the Office of the President and Office of the Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
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Pulp & Paper CanadaTop 10 Under 40: Inspiring leaders and innovative changemakers of Canada's pulp and paper industry.
Chemical and Biological Engineering associate professor Heather Trajano named to Top 10 Under 40 by Pulp & Paper Canada.
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CBC North by NorthwestSupply chain preparedness during wildfire evacuation
UBCO School of Engineering professor Dr. Babak Tosarkani discussed supply chain resiliency during wildfires.
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Space.comI flew weightlessly on a parabolic flight to see incredible student science soar
Members of the UBC Rocket student engineering design team were among a group of Canadian students that took part in science experiments set up by National Research Council Canada.
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Business in VancouverAI adoption may expose businesses to cybersecurity risks
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Karthik Pattabiraman said there’s possibility for attacks in AI-based systems, even more than classic software systems.