In the Media
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New Scientist
New Scientist all-day virtual event: What is the future of healthcare?
Dr. Anna Blakney, a professor in UBC's Michael Smith Laboratories and school of biomedical engineering, spoke about the next generation of mRNA vaccines.
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Vancouver Sun
Conversations That Matter: Standards for renewable cities
Dr. Walter Mérida, a professor of mechanical engineering, joined Conversation That Matters to discuss the complex and achievable process of integrating renewable energy into the transportation and energy grid we need to successfully transition to electrified transportation.
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CZ Biohub
From accelerating particles to advancing public health
Andrew Cote, a graduate of the UBC Engineering Physics program, reflects on his role in CZ Biohub’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vancouver Sun
Engineering needs diverse heroes to solve tomorrow's problems
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is partnering up with UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the career opportunities available to young women in this industry.
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The Conversation
How engineered bacteria could clean up oilsands pollution and mining waste
Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav, a UBC professor of chemical, biological and biomedical engineering, wrote an article about how synthetic biology can be used to treat large bodies of waste.
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CBC
How do you make concrete more environmentally friendly?
CBC highlighted a UBCO engineering study that found recycled aggregate concrete is as durable and strong as conventional concrete.
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Global
Virtual reality: UBC Okanagan first to offer ‘immersive technologies’ graduate program
Global interviewed Joel Thiessen at the Visualization and Emerging Media Studio and engineering professor Dr. Abbas Milani about UBCO's newly established CREATE Immersive Technologies program.
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BC Business
Will this BC tech innovation help drive the cities of tomorrow?
BC Business featured UBC's Renewable Energy Hub, which aims to turn a city-sized block on the university campus into a smart energy district. Project lead Dr. Walter Mérida, a professor of mechanical engineering, was interviewed.
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