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Co-op work terms offer incredible learning opportunities for Mashrur

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How did you get interested in engineering?There came a certain point where I had to decide between pure science and applied science – did I want to focus on the theoretical or did I want to do something more real and tangible? Engineering was the…

President of Women in Engineering offers advice to incoming students

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What attracted you to the field of engineering?When I was exploring career paths where I could use my strengths in math and science, engineering stood out for offering the largest breadth opportunities.I also believed that an engineering degree…

Integrated engineering set Han Yu up to work on drivetrain systems for Hyundai

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Job: Design engineer, Hyundai Motor Group Why did you choose to study engineering at UBC?I was interested in engineering from when I was a small child – I remember how satisfying it was when I was able to fix a friend’s broken toy. As I got…

Meet Teck’s manager of technical growth for new mines

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Job: Manager of Technical Growth at Teck Resources Limited 

UBC/UNBC environmental engineering program offers best of both worlds

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Why did you want to study engineering?I found it hard to figure out what I wanted to study, and in grades 11 and 12 I felt like I had way too many options to choose from. One day in math class I thought ‘I’d like to do a degree where I can do a fair…

Vantage One set the foundation for Charisma’s success at UBC Engineering

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How did you become interested in engineering?I always loved math and participated in math competitions like the math Olympiad when I was younger. My parents suggested I look into the applied sciences as something to study in university, rather than…

Champion varsity rower now developing electric powertrains for aviation

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Job: Lead Test Integration Engineer, magniX

Meet Neil Mitra, winner of the Gold Medal Student Award from Engineers Canada

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What attracted you to the field of engineering?Engineering is the closest thing we have in the world to magic – it’s learning how to integrate the principles of math, physics, chemistry, biology and the natural sciences to improve people’s lives and…

From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin

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Job: Modelling and Simulation Engineer, Blue OriginWhat got you interested in engineering?I always liked building things, and I also really enjoyed math. For awhile I thought of becoming an automotive mechanic, but I wanted a job that included more…

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