Topics: Alumni
Navigating life’s surprises
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I am graduating from UBC as a slightly different individual than the one I envisioned at the beginning of my undergraduate journey. Throughout my time here, I engaged in undergraduate research, participated in language exchange programs, and took…
From Iron Rings to stethoscopes: bridging the gap between engineering and medicine
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I am graduating with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am a Wesbrook Scholar and an active member of the community, both on and off campus. Throughout my time at UBC, I’ve been a TA, participated in design teams, led projects in the Engineers…
Overcoming hardships, a team effort
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Waking up from a two-month-long coma, UBC Mechanical Engineering Student Yi Yi Du found himself on a rarely trekked path toward graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science, with a Biomechanics and Medical Devices Specialization.
Burning bright: laser physics and forest fires
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I’m a recent graduate of Engineering Physics with a minor in Commerce. At UBC, I’ve been focused on developing rigorous scientific skills and applying them to environmental, social and business situations.
Engineering is a team sport
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"It was important for me to know that when I came to campus I would be engaged as part of a community, not just as part of a class."
When the chips are up
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Few people can claim, as Colin Harris can, to have been part of a team that contributed, in the 1990s, to the evolution of the Internet. But given the complexity of his company’s innovation, many of us may need Google to understand it. While any…
Cloud Solutions Architect Molina Sharma reflects on her career journey
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UBC Engineering alumna Molina Sharma’s enthusiasm for engineering is limitless. Now working as a Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, Molina’s career trajectory is testimony to her enthusiastic embrace of new opportunities and commitment to being…
Projecting a new generation into tech success
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Four Life Sciences Tech Entrepreneurs Give Back to the Influential UBC Engineering Physics Project Lab
Toronto Alumni and Friends Reception
Mar 5, 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Event
Calling all alumni in the Toronto region! Join Dean James Olson on March 5 for an opportunity to reconnect with alumni and friends of the Faculty in a fun, relaxed environment. Hosted by the Faculty of Applied Science, don't…
San Francisco Alumni and Friends Reception
Feb 22, 2023 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Event
Calling all alumni in the Bay Area! Join Dean James Olson on February 22 for this opportunity to reconnect with alumni and friends of the Faculty in San Francisco. Hosted by the Faculty of Applied Science, this is an opportunity to…