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Working at the interface of software and electrical engineering
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A well-rounded engineering education: From key roles at UBC Supermileage to a study abroad term in Denmark and international co-op experiences that have led to career success
From refugee camp to UBC to an impressive career at Kiewit
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What got you interested in engineering?I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that’s been embroiled in civil war for decades, and I grew up in a refugee camp in Swaziland. For some reason, even as a very small child, I was…
Engineering a new Career as a Mature Student
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Simon Ghyselincks, UBC Engineering Physics graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Breaking Barriers: Challenging Yourself and the Status Quo
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Samantha Krieg, UBC Okanagan Civil Engineering student, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Rethinking Supply Chains for Resilience: The Role of Blockchain
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Samuel Yousefi, a PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Designing the Way Forward
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Addison Hiller, Civil Engineering graduate is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
From Circuits to Community: Building More Than Just Machines at UBC
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Ananya Swaminathan, UBC Electrical Engineering graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Engineering for Impact: Guiding Change at the Intersection of Leadership and Sustainability
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UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering student Jacqueline Mansiere is a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
From capacitors to CEO: Read about Jonathan’s journey to launching his own company
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Jonathan, inspired by his multi-skilled father, pursued engineering for problem-solving and collaboration. He founded Extropic Energy, modernizing energy systems, merging technical expertise with business and policy for impactful solutions.
From Waste to Watts: Felicia Crozier Champions Biofuel Innovation
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Felicia Crozier, UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering alum, leads a 12-member team at Convertus Group’s Surrey biofuel facility, converting organic waste into renewable natural gas and compost through anaerobic digestion.