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.

Search by name or keyword

Degree

Program/discipline

Topic

Engineering is a team sport

Shannon Smyth

BASc 2023
Integrated Engineering
Overcoming hardships, a team effort

Yi Yi Du

BASc 2023
Mechanical Engineering
Tanya Raja moved from Singapore to attend UBC. It’s opened up a world of opportunities.

Tanya Raja

BASc
Manufacturing Engineering
Cloud Solutions Architect Molina Sharma reflects on her career journey

Molina Sharma

MASc
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Award-winning entrepreneur Miklos Sunario is integrating his passion for education and technology

Miklos Sunario

BASc
Integrated Engineering
- Engineering
- Student Experience
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
Growing up in a refugee camp inspired Samuel Thiak to become an engineer

Samuel Thiak

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

Student and Alumni Spotlights

Engineering is a team sport

Overcoming hardships, a team effort

Tanya Raja moved from Singapore to attend UBC. It’s opened up a world of opportunities.

Cloud Solutions Architect Molina Sharma reflects on her career journey

Award-winning entrepreneur Miklos Sunario is integrating his passion for education and technology

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

Growing up in a refugee camp inspired Samuel Thiak to become an engineer

“Just say yes to everything!”

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

Discover UBC Engineering - Engineering Program Experiences

Want to know more about UBC Engineering?

Take Your Next Steps

About UBC

UBC Campuses

UBC Sites