Topics: Engineering
How Canada can turn tariff tensions into a global affordable housing alliance
The Conversation | | Media coverage
Modern methods of construction — such as modular and prefabricated housing — are a promising answer to the housing shortage problem, writes UBC Civil Engineering Professor Tony Yang and Visiting Senior Scientist Ehsan Noroozinejad.
BC prepares for natural disasters as national emergency alert system tested
CTV News | | Media coverage
Dr. Carlos Ventura, Director of the Earthquake Engineering Research Facility, comments on updates that BC has made in preparation for a major earthquake.
Engineers of the future need to be trained in disaster adaptation, mitigation, and recovery
The Hill Times | | Media coverage
Whether it’s climate change, natural disasters, global pandemics, energy-grid failures, or mass migration, Canada must become more disaster-proofed and disaster-prepared, says UBC Applied Science Dean James Olson.
An easy-to-use application to map the forest canopy
| Spotlight
Capturing forest canopy data could be a lot easier thanks to UBC Computer Engineering students
Hydrogen Fueling with Near-Field Communication
| Spotlight
Electrical Engineering students help fuel the future of hydrogen-powered vehicles
A non-invasive tool to detect malaria
| Spotlight
Engineering students design a malaria test that doesn’t require a blood sample.
Injection Buddy: An automated robot arm that performs injections
| Spotlight
Students design a robot arm to administer injections
Chaumox Landfill Final Closure
| Spotlight
The team designed a sustainable closure and community plan for Chaumox Landfill, managing leachate, methane, and surface water, proposing a campground, and gaining landfill expertise through a challenging, rewarding project.
UBC Engineering: Navigating First Year & Registration
May 8, 2025 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Event
Students entering their first year of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) program at the Vancouver campus are invited to attend this session.Our Engineering Advisors will introduce you to Engineering Academic Services, walk you through…
A Rapid Point-of-care Device To Identify Antibiotic Treatment Options For UTIs
| Spotlight
Students developed innovative diagnostic tests.