Student and Alumni Spotlights

Find out how UBC Engineering students and alumni are using their creativity, problem-solving skills and enthusiasm to make a difference in our world.

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Catarina Rodriguez chose to study mechanical engineering because “it is the most involved in terms of design and very hands-on. “

Catarina Rodriguez

BASc
Mechanical Engineering
Hands-on projects and working with other students who share her interests are some highlights for mechanical engineering student Kailey Beckie

Kailey Beckie

BASc
Mechanical Engineering
A dual degree program in engineering physics and human geography? It’s a powerful combination for Emiko Wijeysundera

Emiko Wijeysundera

BASc
Engineering Physics
After immigrating to Canada, completing a diploma and working as an engineering technologist, Ash Tyagi is thriving in UBC’s civil engineering program

Ash Tyagi

BASc
Civil Engineering
“Just say yes to everything!”

Pan Tisapramotkul

BASc
Integrated Engineering
First-year student enjoys being in a community of students passionate about learning and hands-on projects

Emi Callele

BASc
International exchange in Australia, capstone project and co-op among UBC highlights

Madison Maurice

BASc
Electrical Engineering
Student-athlete is a force on and off the court

Hellen Luvizetti Lacava

BASc
Civil Engineering
Moving toward a sustainable world

Baihan Wang

BASc 2022
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Engineering is an opportunity to make a difference

Eve Sankar

BASc
Electrical Engineering
Spending a co-op term working with the geology team on BC’s Site C hydro dam is just one of Katrijn Bjornson’s highlights at UBC Engineering

Katrijn Bjornson

BASc
Geological Engineering
From coding for the first time to finding her community: International student Jasia Azreen shares her experience at UBC Engineering

Jasia Azreen

BASc
Electrical Engineering

Student and Alumni Spotlights

Catarina Rodriguez chose to study mechanical engineering because “it is the most involved in terms of design and very hands-on. “

Hands-on projects and working with other students who share her interests are some highlights for mechanical engineering student Kailey Beckie

A dual degree program in engineering physics and human geography? It’s a powerful combination for Emiko Wijeysundera

After immigrating to Canada, completing a diploma and working as an engineering technologist, Ash Tyagi is thriving in UBC’s civil engineering program

“Just say yes to everything!”

First-year student enjoys being in a community of students passionate about learning and hands-on projects

International exchange in Australia, capstone project and co-op among UBC highlights

Student-athlete is a force on and off the court

Moving toward a sustainable world

Engineering is an opportunity to make a difference

Spending a co-op term working with the geology team on BC’s Site C hydro dam is just one of Katrijn Bjornson’s highlights at UBC Engineering

From coding for the first time to finding her community: International student Jasia Azreen shares her experience at UBC Engineering

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