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Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering receive GCRC funding

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Four Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.

UBC-developed placental monitoring technology receives ARPA-H funding

| Announcement

A technology co-invented by Dr. Farah Deeba and UBC Applied Science Professor Dr. Robert Rohling has received significant funding for expanded clinic studies.

Seatbelts still essential, but nearly 9 in 10 pregnant people didn’t achieve recommended seatbelt placement: study

| Announcement

UBC engineers mapped how pregnancy changes seatbelt fit, laying the groundwork for future restraint design.

Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise

| Announcement

Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.

Moisture ingress protection for hydrogen refuelling nozzles

| Spotlight

Student team develops prototype for a more reliable hydrogen refuelling nozzle.

A feasibility study to recover antimony

| Spotlight

Students propose new pathway to recover a critical mineral.

A ski braking system for the lunar rover

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Students design a ski-based braking system for the CRATER lunar rover.

Air Trace: Portable aerosol sampling for mineral exploration

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Students prototype aerosol sampler for early-stage mineral discovery.

AviMarmot: An avalanche survival device

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Engineering students develop an avalanche safety tool that could save lives.

Urban heat island mitigation

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UBC engineering students tackle urban heat: Practical design ideas for a cooler campus.

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