Topics: Engineering
2024 UBC Engineering appointments
| Announcement
Dr. Sheryl Staub-French, Dr. Charles Haynes and Dr. Scott McDougall are leading three engineering departments or program, effective July 1, 2024.
Advancing In Her Career, From Site Inspections To Project Management
| Spotlight
Rebecca's experience in engineering and how her degree helped her in her current role at WSP.
Integrating Interests: The Road To Becoming A Geological Engineer
| Spotlight
Taylor's journey in geological engineering and how her co-op has prepared her for the future.
UBC mechanical engineering professor appointed to Order of Canada
| Announcement
Dr. Yusuf Altintas, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC’s Vancouver campus, is one of four UBC community members to be named an Officer of the Order of Canada this week.
Metro Vancouver set to OK contract for Stanley Park water main project
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Civil engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos said the water main that runs beneath Stanley Park remains critical for the region.
Germany needs hydrogen in its energy mix—can Canada deliver?
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering's Dr. Kamiel Gabriel said heat waste from industrial processes could be used to produce hydrogen from water.
Dr. Ryan Ziels wins a 2024 ISME/IWA BioCluster Award
International Water Association | | Media coverage
Civil Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Ryan Ziels has been awarded the Rising Star Prize.
A look at the newest Order of Canada appointments
The Canadian Press | | Media coverage
MECH's Dr. Yusuf Altintas has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer—and how to test for it—using AI
UBC News | | Media coverage
SBME and ECE's Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team developed a deep learning AI model that analyzes images of tissue samples collected from patients.
Experts raise concerns over potential cyanide spread after Yukon mine failure
CBC News | | Media coverage
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Associate Professor Dr. John Steen said cyanide can dissolve in water and can kill wildlife.