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Advancing In Her Career, From Site Inspections To Project Management

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Rebecca's experience in engineering and how her degree helped her in her current role at WSP.

Integrating Interests: The Road To Becoming A Geological Engineer

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Taylor's journey in geological engineering and how her co-op has prepared her for the future.

Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer—and how to test for it—using AI

UBC News | | Media coverage

SBME and ECE's Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team developed a deep learning AI model that analyzes images of tissue samples collected from patients.

BC launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’

Toronto Star | | Media coverage

Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said forever chemicals are found in many consumer products and have been linked with health and environmental problems.

Technical Background In Mechanical Engineering Has Propelled Baptiste’s Career

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Baptiste shares his experience in mechanical engineering and how that has shape his career.

Civil Engineering Offers The Opportunities Kira Is Looking For

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Kira shares how hands-on projects are a highlight of the civil engineering curriculum and her plans for the future.

UBC Okanagan’s Tightknit Community Is A Highlight For Sarah

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Sarah's journey in civil engineering and how she has gone from being a consultant in the energy industry to overseeing waste management centres in Metro Vancouver.

Bringing Together A Passion For Physics And Art

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Emma's job at Microsoft and how her degree has helped her in her career.

Researchers working to develop device to detect, treat brain cancer

CBC News | | Media coverage

ECE professor Dr. Konrad Walus is part of the research team that received a two-year grant from the Tri-Agency New Frontiers in Research Fund.

Lifelong Interest In Hands-On Projects Led Caitlyn To UBC Engineering

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Caitlyn's interest and journey in engineering.

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