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'Not just hype': Why BC is doubling down on hydrogen to help curb emissions

The Province | | Media coverage

School of Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff said hydrogen is no longer driven by hype but demonstrated test cases and substantial investments.

BC launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’

Toronto Star | | Media coverage

Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said forever chemicals are found in many consumer products and have been linked with health and environmental problems.

International Women in Engineering Day 2024: Celebrating UBC Engineering’s leading women graduates

| Announcement

Meet four inspiring women from the UBC Engineering Class of 2024 who are already making contributions to the field of engineering and paving the way for future generations.

UBC Okanagan and KSS help engineer brighter futures

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A unique partnership between UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering and Kelowna Secondary School (KSS) is helping students in Grades 11 and 12 kickstart their engineering education.

2024 Dean's Awards highlights exceptional Engineering faculty and staff

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Six outstanding faculty and staff members from UBC Engineering have received the 2024 Dean's Awards.

Learning by doing

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Engineering is an exciting area of study because it’s all about learning and applying knowledge. You start by building up a strong foundation in the fundamentals of science and math throughout your degree. You’ll then use that understanding to build…

Cleantech startup launches out of UBC with specialized carbon fibre innovation

Techcouver.com | | Media coverage

Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin and Bioproducts Institute (BPI)'s Dr. Frank Ko are deploying techniques to create sub-micron fibres.

How to prepare for "the big one"

CKNW Weekends with Scott Shantz | | Media coverage

Civil Engineering Research Associate and Sessional Lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani-Dashtaki discusses earthquake preparation with CKNW's Scott Shantz. 

Could a Calgary-like water disaster happen in Metro Vancouver?

The Province | | Media coverage

Civil Engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos said Metro Vancouver can provide enough water if a major repair of a water main is needed.

UBC materials engineering professor awarded Canada Research Chair

| Announcement

Dr. Wenying Liu, Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at UBC, has been awarded a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Battery Materials Extraction.

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