Topics: Engineering
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.
Baltimore bridge collapse a reminder of 'what's at stake' in Metro Vancouver
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang said operational strategies, including strict regulations to keep boats away from bridge towers, limit boat speeds or require tugboats to guide boats into harbour, can mitigate risks of damage to bridges.…
Transforming access to clean water through decentralized treatment solutions
| Announcement
Dr. Sara Beck, an assistant professor at UBC Civil Engineering, is advancing research aimed at removing microbial and chemical contaminants from water and wastewater in decentralized settings.
Engineering is one of the most rewarding careers
| Spotlight
Engineering is one of the best choices of study if you’re interested in a well-paying career where you can start working right after you graduate and where your skills are in high demand across a wide range of industries.
Teck announces $1M endowment for UBC mining engineering scholarships
| Announcement
Teck Resources Limited and the UBC Faculty of Applied Science are launching the Don Lindsay Teck Award in Mining Engineering.
UBC program strengthening STEM pathways for Indigenous youth
Education News Canada | | Media coverage
UBC's seed2STEM program offers paid summer internships, integrating Indigenous knowledge with research innovation. Noah Kaiser, a second-year student in civil engineering at UBC Okanagan, spoke about his experience.