Topics: Engineering
Champion varsity rower now developing electric powertrains for aviation
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Job: Lead Test Integration Engineer, magniX
In rural Alaska, collecting driftwood saves time, money and brings jobs
AP News | | Media coverage
Enda Murphy, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of British Columbia references his research on coastal driftwood to understand its dual role in ecosystems, and questions it's potential harm to sensitive environments.
Choose Canada. Choose BC. Choose UBC Engineering.
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A degree from UBC opens a world of possibilitiesWondering where you want to pursue your engineering degree? No matter where you are living now, your best choice for quality, diversity, reputation, career opportunities and value for money is most…
Meet Neil Mitra, winner of the Gold Medal Student Award from Engineers Canada
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What attracted you to the field of engineering?Engineering is the closest thing we have in the world to magic – it’s learning how to integrate the principles of math, physics, chemistry, biology and the natural sciences to improve people’s lives and…
‘Randomness and chaos’: The invisible, unpredictable forces behind fatal rockfall
The Star | | Media coverage
Davide Elmo, a mining engineering professor at the University of British Columbia shares his thoughts on the deadly rockslide in Banff National Park, and the overall unpredictable nature of natural disasters.
UBC scientists propose blueprint for 'universal translator' in quantum networks
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UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joseph Salfi and his team are proposing a solution to a key hurdle in quantum networking: a device that can “translate” microwave to optical signals and vice versa.
From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin
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Job: Modelling and Simulation Engineer, Blue OriginWhat got you interested in engineering?I always liked building things, and I also really enjoyed math. For awhile I thought of becoming an automotive mechanic, but I wanted a job that included more…
30 years of sparking discovery
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Celebrating three decades of providing youth in British Columbia with opportunities to investigate STEM education in a fun and educational environment.
The UBC Pipeline Integrity Institute (PII) Celebrates a Decade of Excellence in Pipeline Education and Research
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This year marks a significant milestone for UBC Pipeline Integrity Institute (PII) – 10 years of advancing innovation and impacting pipeline education and research. The PII has grown into a thriving hub of academic excellence and industry…