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From coding for the first time to finding her community: International student Jasia Azreen shares her experience at UBC Engineering
| Spotlight
After learning about each of UBC’s 14 engineering specializations in first year, Jasia Azreen discovered electrical engineering was the path for her. “The engineering community is a definite highlight of the program.”
UBCO Engineering research says a change in work habits is costing employees money
| Announcement
Residential energy use on the increase as more people work from home, says Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi and Mohamad Ali Khalil from UBCO's School of Engineering.
UBC researcher looks to shake up disaster resilience technology
SiteNews | | Media coverage
Professor of structural engineering Dr. Lisa Tobber leads a research group that is advancing knowledge of how to design and construct disaster-resilient buildings. She is particularly interested in concrete, a durable and versatile material for high…
Ionic skin: The revolution of touch (in French)
France TV | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. John Madden discussed working on creating smart skin that mimics the sensing capabilities of natural skin using ionic skins.
Why new research in concrete could save BC homes
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Structural engineer Dr. Lisa Tobber from UBC's Faculty of Applied Science is researching how to make concrete buildings safer and more resilient. She is receiving the BC Housing Professorship in Resilient Reinforced Concrete Buildings for her…
Smart skin mimics the sensing capabilities of natural skin
Tech Briefs | | Media coverage
Dr. John Madden, professor of electrical and computer engineering, explains the way that hydrogels work in a similar way to how humans detect pressure and discusses possible applications.
Transportation and climate change take back seat to other municipal issues, B.C. prof says
CBC News | | Media coverage
Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi, UBCO civil engineering professor, discusses the critical role of transportation in a city's sustainability goals.
UBC and Clear Seas Study to provide path to zero-impact marine shipping
The Maritime Executive | | Media coverage
Dr. Terre Satterfield, mechanical engineering professor, will be leading a joint research project that aims to play a key role in reducing the environmental footprint of shipping.
UBC Engineering tops Canadian university rankings
| Announcement
Maclean's ranked UBC Engineering as the best engineering program in Canada.
Engineering 1971 - 51st reunion
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Last year the Class of 1971 held a virtual 50-year reunion. The in-person reception was postponed due to COVID-19. With campus restrictions lifted, the class celebrated its 50+1 year reunion at the Engineering Student Centre on September 24, 2022.