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Making the most of her UBC experience
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What attracted you to the field of engineering?Academically, math and science were my strong suits and I have always found it satisfying to work on problems and arrive at solutions. My dad had a tire shop and I often found myself doing physical work…
An engineering degree launches a career in business consulting
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Job: Consultant at Boston Consulting GroupWould you be surprised to learn that a degree in mining engineering can launch a career in business consulting? Denny Tian says that the knowledge and problem-solving skills he acquired in mining engineering…
How engineering skills transfer to the C-suite
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Job: President and CEO of Banyan Gold Corporation
Building an impressive portfolio of projects through co-op
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How did you get interested in engineering?I was actually set on being a psychiatrist and had been accepted at the University of Toronto for a psychology program. But then towards the end of my Grade 12 year I realized I wasn’t that keen on spending…
Integrated engineering alum is a multiskilled and inspiring trailblazer
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Job: Electrical Engineer, BC Hydro
“Being a great problem solver improves your ability to contribute and opens up opportunity for personal freedom.”
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Job: CEO and Co-Founder of Sens.AI
Working at the cutting edge of the water industry
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Job: Staff Professional and Regional Reuse Lead – Canada, Carollo Engineers
Gaining skills and experience in a 16-month co-op position
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How did you get interested in engineering?Growing up, I loved playing with Lego and making things, and I’ve always been into math and science. I realized engineering could be a way for me to pursue these interests and contribute my skills in ways…
Past president of Formula UBC Racing talks about designing and building cars – and the importance of non-technical skills
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How did you become interested in engineering?After high school I took science and humanities courses at Douglas College to figure out what I wanted to do as a career. At the same time, my true passion was working on my project car over a period of…
Electrical engineering alum turned entrepreneur: Meet Natik
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Job: Co-founder of YCJ Venture Studio