Topics: Engineering
The microbiome of mining
The Naked Scientists | | Media coverage
Professor Dr. John Steen (Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering; Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining) commented on the relationship between microbes and metals.
New rules mean BC drivers must keep further away from cyclists
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi led a study in 2022 which found that almost all electric-assist vehicles move slower than people think, making cycling and mixed-use paths safer.
Provincial investment through BCKDF supports UBC research infrastructure
UBC Research + Innovation | | Media coverage
Through the latest BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) funding, the Government of BC is providing approximately $52.3 million to support infrastructure for 25 research projects at five post-secondary institutions, including UBC projects led by Dr…
A mineral rush and a hiring crisis: Canadian mining’s ‘dirty’ image is scaring off recruits
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
Mining professor Dr. Davide Elmo commented on mining jobs in Canada.
Taiwan emerges remarkably unscathed after massive earthquake
NPR | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Trevor Carey commented on various aspects of the major earthquake that recently hit Taiwan.
Dr. Agnes d’Entremont — Multiple perspectives for better engineering: The importance of EDI and intersectionality
Gender+ Research Collective | | Media coverage
“Engineering technology and devices are for human use, and it’s difficult to design for perspectives you don’t have collectively,” said d’Entremont, explaining the importance of EDI within the engineering field. Dr. Agnes d’Entremont is an associate…
Farmers, engineer raise concerns over major Surrey road extension
CBC | | Media coverage
Civil engineering PhD candidate Amir Hassanpour commented on a proposal for a major road extension in Surrey, BC.
Taiwan earthquake: Preparing for aftershocks an immediate priority, civil engineering professor says
CNBC | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang discussed the immediate concerns surrounding the major earthquake that hit Taiwan Wednesday.
Math lessons from deepfakes of Drake, other celebrities on TikTok raise concerns about misinformation
CBC | | Media coverage
Engineering physics instructor Miti Isbasescu commented on the use of AI to create deepfake videos of celebrities explaining math concepts.
Foresight Canada announces winners in 2024 BC Cleantech Awards
T-Net | | Media coverage
Foresight Canada awarded training institution of the year to the MEL CEEN Program at the University of British Columbia, and educator of the year to Vikramaditya Yadav, Director, MEL Program in Sustainable Process Engineering.