Topics: Engineering
The Big One: British Columbia faces an inevitable earthquake (French)
Quebec Science | | Media coverage
An article on BC's earthquake preparedness highlighted UBC research on increasing seismic resilience in buildings, quoting Dr. Tony Yang and Dr. Mehrtash Motamedi from the Department of Civil Engineering.
Why study biomedical engineering?
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Biomedical engineering combines biology and engineering to innovate healthcare through devices, AI, and biomaterials. UBC offers diverse courses and industry-connected capstone projects, preparing students for impactful careers in medicine &…
New year, new tools: Geering Up ignites children’s passion for quantum science
La Source | | Media coverage
Ella Meyer, quantum computing outreach coordinator for Geering Up, discusses how to make quantum concepts accessible to children.
UBC professor brings Christmas cheer to Ukraine, Moldova, Romania
Global News | | Media coverage
UBC Okanagan engineering professor Dr. Ray Taheri organized a humanitarian initiative to spread joy in Eastern Europe.
AI and robotic arms flex new tech muscles to boost lagging home construction in Canada
CBC | | Media coverage
Dr. Tony Yang, a civil engineering professor at the Smart Structures Lab, spoke about the use of AI in construction.
Empowering Change: Transforming Electricity Systems with Dr. Chen
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Dr. Christine Chen leverages her expertise in electrical engineering to advance renewable energy integration, improve grid reliability, and address growing electricity demands, contributing significantly to the energy transition and climate action.
Dr. Yankai Cao: Optimizing Decisions with Algorithms
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Dr. Yankai Cao's research designs large-scale optimization algorithms applied in industries like energy and forestry. Innovations include sustainable energy systems, biomass conversion, and real-world problem-solving.
Exploring Boundaries: A Computer Engineer’s Path through UBC and Beyond
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Passionate about tech, Henry Ly chose Computer Engineering for its hardware focus. His UBC journey spans co-op roles, international exchange in Australia, hackathons, and entrepreneurial courses, maximizing every opportunity.
Why study chemical and biological engineering or chemical engineering?
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The document highlights chemical and biological engineering as transformative, interdisciplinary fields at UBC, focusing on designing innovative processes and technologies to address global challenges and improve lives.
BC MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities
Vancouver Is Awesome | | Media coverage
Dr. David Michelson, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, discussed improving high-speed internet infrastructure in Canada’s remote communities.