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UBC engineers may have the solution to 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

National Observer | | Media coverage

CHBE Associate Professor Dr. Johan Foster and his research team have created a method that both catches and destroys PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."

CCE’s Top 10 Under 40: Sameer Hasham

Canadian Consulting Engineer | | Media coverage

CIVL alumnus and P. Eng. Sameer Hasham was recognized for his work in designing enclosures for buildings with consideration for both structural and thermal engineering.

CCE’s Top 10 Under 40: Jonathan Palmer

Canadian Consulting Engineer | | Media coverage

ECE alumnus and P. Eng. Jonathan Palmer was recognized for his work developing electrical master plans and modelling growth for campuses, communities and cities.

Top engineering jobs in Canada

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There are so many opportunities for a career in engineering in Canada. Employers across almost every industry, in both the public and private sectors, need engineers who can apply their knowledge to solve practical problems, innovate and make our…

UBC engineers develop all-in-one solution to catch and destroy “forever chemicals”

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Researchers from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering have developed a new treatment that traps and treats PFAS substances, known as “forever chemicals,” in a single, integrated system.

Former EUS President, Karisma Jutla, Reflects On UBC’s Unique Culture And Community

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Karisma Jutla reflects on her journey at UBC as former President of the Engineering Undergraduate Society and speaks to the importance of co-op and having more women in engineering.

CCE's Top 10 Under 40: Felicia Crozier

Canadian Consulting Engineer | | Media coverage

CHBE alumnus and P. Eng. Felicia Crozier was recognized for her work in converting organic waste. 

After wildfires, mudslides come: Fighting the impact of climate change on rural communities

Phys.org | | Media coverage

SOE Professor Dr. Dwayne Tannant's industry-leading expertise on managing debris flows was outlined in detail.

How to find the perfect T-shirt according to a designer and a fibre researcher

The Globe and Mail (subscription) | | Media coverage

CHBE Associate Professor Dr. E. Johan Foster explained how different fabrics can affect a shirt’s features, including its feel, durability and breathability. 

Tele-ultrasounds bring expert care to rural communities

Canadian Healthcare Technology | | Media coverage

A pilot study led by Dr. Tim Salcudean, professor of electrical and biomedical engineering at UBC, is the first to record the ability of non-expert volunteers to follow the virtual guidance of specialists to complete tasks using an ultrasound-like…

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