Topics: Engineering
Engineering Graduate Information Session
Nov 26, 2024 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Event
Join us for an engaging online session where you’ll discover the vast opportunities for research, innovation, and graduate studies at UBC Engineering. We will share insights into groundbreaking research initiatives and the rewarding experience of…
Billions in damage, thousands of injuries: Report maps out Vancouver earthquake risks
Global News | | Media coverage
School of Engineering's Dr. Shahria Alam spoke about the effect an earthquake would have on Vancouver, and the steps that can be taken to mitigate risk.
Dr. Tony Yang is revolutionizing construction with AI, robotics and 5G
The Ubyssey | | Media coverage
CIVL's Dr. Tony Yang is revolutionizing construction with AI, robotics and 5G, along with around 50 UBC graduate students.
Turning waste into possibilities: The UBCO Cleantech Hub
| Announcement
With $1.9 million in funding from PacifiCan, Dr. Jian Liu's Cleantech Hub is catalyzing academic industry collaborations to commercialize sustainable materials and promote clean technologies.
Restoring autonomy of Parkinson’s patients: UBC Engineering Capstone highlights
The Phoenix News | | Media coverage
UBCO's Parkinson’s Attenuator Capstone team is aiming to reduce hand tremors of patients with Parkinson's.
BC deluge shows why cities struggle to keep up with extreme rain
Global News | | Media coverage
SOE's Dr. Shahria Alam commented on designing a stormwater drainage system to better adapt to climate change.
Engineering in Action: Combining Fieldwork and Office Expertise
| Spotlight
Siera's experience in engineering and on the worksite.
COVID on the floor linked to outbreaks on two hospital wards
Medscape | | Media coverage
MECH's Dr. Steven Rogak discussed methods to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in hospitals.
At-home food recyclers are often billed as eco-saviors. We don’t buy it.
Wirecutter | | Media coverage
CHBE's Dr. Anthony Lau was cited in a New York Times article about how countertop composters don’t produce compost.
After decades of 'slime,' BC First Nation celebrates clean drinking water
CBC News | | Media coverage
CHBE's Dr. Madjid Mohseni commented on the federal government’s need to work with local Indigenous communities to ensure that they have access to safe drinking water.