In the Media
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Globe and MailNorman B. Keevil’s last stand
Dr. Scott Dunbar, head of UBC's Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, discussed Norman B. Keevil's legacy.
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ForbesMining and metals: Sustaining the global economy
A Forbes article on mining mentioned work by Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering researchers Benjamin Cox, Sally Innis, Dr. Nadja Kunz, and Dr. John Steen, which found that 90 per cent of emissions from mining and metals originate from the manufacturing of iron and steel.
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New York PostHow mRNA vaccines could target everything from cancer to the plague
Biomedical engineering professor Dr. Anna Blakney discussed the potential applications of mRNA vaccines to treat cancer and other diseases.
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The GuardianCanada: scientists discover new method to break down toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Researchers led by chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely.
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The Ubyssey'We can do this together': UBC Engineering strives to increase female enrolment
Engineering professors Dr. Sheryl Staub-French, associate dean of equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity, and Dr. Agnes d’Entremont, faculty advisor of Women in Engineering UBC, on increasing women enrolment in UBC Engineering.
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Toronto StarDeveloping period products that are healthier for the body — and the planet
Biomedical engineering professor Rashmi Prakash and her team are learning to create compostable period products.
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CKNW Jill Bennett ShowAdvancing women’s representation in STEM education and jobs (22:00 mark)
Biomedical engineering student Coralie Tcheune spoke about what drew her to her program, her experiences as a STEM student and what STEM careers could hold for women and students generally.
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Canadian Consulting EngineerUBC enhances tailings management education for engineers
UBC and mining company Teck Resources are investing $4 million to support a new tailings management professorship.
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CastanetUBCO researchers improve cell service by using 'smart' surfaces
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Anas Chaaban is leading research into ways to improve wireless communications using smart surfaces, which can improve network sensing abilities.
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Globe and MailMicro mobility revolution races ahead as policymakers and police try to keep up
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi discussed the micromobility revolution.