Topics: Engineering
COP 26: Why B.C. should be paying attention to climate summit
Global News Hour at 6 | | Media coverage
Dr. Walter Mérida, a UBC professor of mechanical engineering, shared why the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference is the most crucial and why B.C. should be paying attention.
Engiprenuership: when engineering meets entrepreneurship
| Spotlight
Hi, I’m Matthew! I sometimes describe myself as an ‘Engipreneur’ – which is what you get when you take an engineer down the entrepreneurial path. I am driven to make a positive impact within the world, in a manner that is socially and…
Interplay between learning and personal growth
| Spotlight
I have completed both a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Applied Science degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC. I have adapted to a lot of changes from immigration to a long commute and balancing family responsibilities.…
Nothing ventured, nothing gained: from structural engineering to multi-disciplinary engineering
| Spotlight
I graduated from Delhi College of Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at UBC under Prof. Jaiman's supervision. I'm working on various…
COP26: Strong carbon-trading rules could help the world avoid dangerous levels of global warming
| Announcement
The following article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
Are you prepared for an earthquake? Great B.C. Shakeout promotes safety tips
Surrey Now-Leader | | Media coverage
UBC’s Earthquake Engineering Research Facility demonstrated how earthquakes impact structures and shared tips on improving earthquake safety at home by offering tours of their facility to the public. Principal investigator and director&…
8 TikTok accounts to follow if you're tired of COVID misinformation
Mashable | | Media coverage
Mashable mentioned Dr. Anna Blakney, a professor at UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories and school of biomedical engineering, in an article featuring TikTok accounts that share information about COVID-19.
Peter Zandstra Wants to Change the Future of Medicine
BC Business | | Media coverage
BC Business featured UBC's school of biomedical engineering director Dr. Peter Zandstra, who discussed the work the school is doing on medical innovation.
THE World University Rankings name UBC Engineering #2 program in Canada
| Announcement
UBC has recently been named #2 engineering school in Canada, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
Saanich, B.C. pilots e-bike incentive program to encourage active transit
Global News | | Media coverage
Researchers at the UBC REACT Lab will be monitoring a new e-bike incentive program in Saanich for equity considerations and to assess the impact on local greenhouse gas emissions and commuting behaviour.…