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Behind the career: Materials Engineering
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Being an engineer takes collaboration, critical thinking and organizational skills, and above all, a determined mindset. “I think that is why they make you take so many courses” Andaman laughs, reflecting…
Behind the career: Mining Engineering
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According to Veronica, the biggest, and most rewarding part of mining engineering is being able to see the direct impact of the work and being able to physically see the outcome of all these tasks and …
Building confidence as a womxn in engineering
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Being the recipient of eight scholarships and counting, juggling her design team, sorority and course load, it is clear to everyone that Talisha is making the most of her time as a UBC Engineering.
Women in mining: defying limits and fuelling passion
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Nikita Paskiewich refuses to let the historically male-dominated demographic of mining engineering stop her from chasing her dreams. Despite only 16% of students in the…
Finding positivity in first year engineering
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Despite only being in her first year of university, Evin is already well-immersed in the UBC Engineering community. Not letting the barriers of a remote school yet stop her quick to find ways to collaborate and grow friendships and experiences…
The engineering experience: freedom, opportunities and community
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Specialization: Biomedical Systems & SignalsYear level: 3rd year This was Coralie Tcheuné’s response when asked what makes her UBC Engineering experience unique. While the answer might be unconventional or…
Engineering: an exercise in failing, and learning from it
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Seven years and one pandemic ago, I was on the cusp of beginning my university adventure. I was a hot shot high schooler ready to cruise through my engineering degree like every math and science class I had thus far. In reality, every year was a…
Where the possibilities are endless
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Growing up in a family filled with photographers, accountants, musicians, and literature teachers, my interest in science and math made me somewhat of a black sheep. Cue me moving halfway across the globe to start my undergraduate degree at UBC.
The rocky road to mining engineering
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In high school I did everything. I was on several sports teams (including the curling team), I did band, leadership camp, theatre, arts classes, and writing. Any opportunity that seemed cool, I would absolutely sign up for — and things…
Combining engineering with social innovation
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Hi, my name is Bhushan! I grew up in Mauritius until the age of 12 and lived in Kenya, South Africa and the Philippines before moving to Vancouver in 2016. Residing in each of these countries played a significant role in developing my passions for…