Spotlight type: Student
It's the people, not the place
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The day I moved into residency was the first day I had ever stepped foot onto UBC campus grounds — I knew no one, and was a bit overwhelmed at the size of campus. After growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan, attending one school from K-12, and…
Building robots and community
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The past six years have been a memorable and rewarding journey to becoming an engineer. It feels surreal to be graduating since UBC has been a prominent part of my life for so long. During my studies, I worked on autonomous soccer robotics with UBC…
AI meets medicine
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I am a machine learning scientist with software engineering background, aiming to innovate improved solutions for healthcare challenges. I recently completed my Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering department at UBC with my research focused…
To engineering and beyond — An integrated engineer’s journey to success at UBC
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My name is Andrei Gavrilov and I am a 2021 UBC Dean's Honour List Graduate from Integrated Engineering, specializing in Computer and Mining Engineering and Minoring in Commerce. Currently, I am working as a Data Analyst in the Advanced Analytics…
Engiprenuership: when engineering meets entrepreneurship
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Hi, I’m Matthew! I sometimes describe myself as an ‘Engipreneur’ – which is what you get when you take an engineer down the entrepreneurial path. I am driven to make a positive impact within the world, in a manner that is socially and…
Interplay between learning and personal growth
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I have completed both a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Applied Science degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC. I have adapted to a lot of changes from immigration to a long commute and balancing family responsibilities.…
Nothing ventured, nothing gained: from structural engineering to multi-disciplinary engineering
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I graduated from Delhi College of Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at UBC under Prof. Jaiman's supervision. I'm working on various research projects based…
Behind the career: Biomedical Engineering
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While she may now have landed positions that aligns with her love for innovative biotechnology and medical devices, Julie also knows firsthand that finding your passion is not something that just happens instantaneously.
Behind the career: Chemical and Biological Engineering
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“It is easy to get tied up in the 'I just need to learn this for an exam' mindset, but trust that you need to learn them for a reason. The courses in the program are accredited for a reason, and you will probably use it! So…
Behind the career: Chemical Engineering
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Throughout all these experiences, Megan debunked her first-year self’s misconception: It is not knowledge of chemistry that makes a good a chemical engineer, but rather a passion …