Topics: Alumni
Integrated engineering set Han Yu up to work on drivetrain systems for Hyundai
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Job: Design engineer, Hyundai Motor Group Why did you choose to study engineering at UBC?I was interested in engineering from when I was a small child – I remember how satisfying it was when I was able to fix a friend’s broken toy. As I got…
“Engineering is a great degree if you are interested in launching a company.” Meet entrepreneur Kunal Sethi
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Job: CEO and Co-founder or UVX Inc.
Meet Teck’s manager of technical growth for new mines
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Job: Manager of Technical Growth at Teck Resources Limited
Champion varsity rower now developing electric powertrains for aviation
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Job: Lead Test Integration Engineer, magniX
From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin
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Job: Modelling and Simulation Engineer, Blue OriginWhat got you interested in engineering?I always liked building things, and I also really enjoyed math. For awhile I thought of becoming an automotive mechanic, but I wanted a job that included more…
Taking to the skies – from design and construction project leader to pilot in training
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Job: Pilot in training through the Delta Propel Company Pilot Training Program
Working at the interface of software and electrical engineering
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A well-rounded engineering education: From key roles at UBC Supermileage to a study abroad term in Denmark and international co-op experiences that have led to career success
From refugee camp to UBC to an impressive career at Kiewit
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What got you interested in engineering?I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that’s been embroiled in civil war for decades, and I grew up in a refugee camp in Swaziland. For some reason, even as a very small child, I was…
Engineering a new Career as a Mature Student
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Simon Ghyselincks, UBC Engineering Physics graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Breaking Barriers: Challenging Yourself and the Status Quo
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Samantha Krieg, UBC Okanagan Civil Engineering student, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.