Spotlight type: Student
From adversity to innovation
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In the summer of 2017, Michael Ko received some heartbreaking news. His older brother, Daniel, who has muscular dystrophy (MD), had gone into cardiac arrest. After he was rushed to the hospital and stabilized in the ER, Daniel spent four…
Kevin Chen, MEL '18, Urban Systems
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I have an insatiable curiosity for knowledge and the innate need to understand the world. Throughout my career in science and engineering, I have always been fascinated with solving complex problems and understanding the implications of…
Katherine Luckasavitch, BASc '18, School Of Engineering
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I chose the Okanagan campus because of its tight-knit community and small class sizes. In my first year I joined Alpha Omega Epsilon (AOE), an engineering and technical sciences sorority. I went on to hold multiple positions in the sorority…
Designing for a brighter day
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Meet Tiffany Quon, a third-year engineering physics student with a passion for design. Learn about some of her projects below! Rain activated art In partnership with the UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program, I created installations…
Elizabeth Wicks, BASc '16, Engineering Physics
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Why did you choose to pursue engineering as a career? I’ve always wanted a career that would help people directly and change lives. Engineering provided a tangible means to create and implement solutions to relevant problems. Also... my dad did his…