Topics: Engineering
UBC Okanagan and KSS help engineer brighter futures
| Announcement
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
| Announcement
Six outstanding faculty and staff members from UBC Engineering have received the 2024 Dean's Awards.
Learning by doing
| Spotlight
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.
Applied Science-led projects awarded over $8.7M from NSERC 2024 Discovery Research Program
UBC Research + Innovation | | Media coverage
Forty faculty members from SCARP and Engineering received funding on 41 different projects on transportation planning, the clean energy transition, and more.
Technical Background In Mechanical Engineering Has Propelled Baptiste’s Career
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Baptiste shares his experience in mechanical engineering and how that has shape his career.
Civil Engineering Offers The Opportunities Kira Is Looking For
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Kira shares how hands-on projects are a highlight of the civil engineering curriculum and her plans for the future.