Topics: Engineering
Outstanding UBC Applied Science staff and faculty recognized with 2025 Dean’s Awards
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Nine faculty and staff members have been recognized for their exemplary contributions.
UBC Engineering Virtual Program Fair
Nov 14, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Event
Explore our 14 undergraduate engineering programs. Connect with faculty, staff, and students from both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses to learn about our courses, career paths, and more at one of Canada's top engineering schools.
Making the most of her UBC experience
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What attracted you to the field of engineering?Academically, math and science were my strong suits and I have always found it satisfying to work on problems and arrive at solutions. My dad had a tire shop and I often found myself doing physical work…
UBC Applied Science researchers receive nearly $2 million from the Peter Wall Legacy Awards
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Awardees include Dr. Lisa Tobber, who received a $1 million Wall Fellowship for her project Building Better: Sustainable and Resilient Housing with Precast Concrete
Fast-tracking mining in BC without repeating past mistakes
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BC is pushing mineral mining to meet clean energy demand, but UBC experts including BRIMM'S Dr. John Steen stress the need to balance growth with Indigenous rights and the environment
An engineering degree launches a career in business consulting
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Job: Consultant at Boston Consulting GroupWould you be surprised to learn that a degree in mining engineering can launch a career in business consulting? Denny Tian says that the knowledge and problem-solving skills he acquired in mining engineering…
He’s an engineer transforming the public sector. Meet UBC alum Aditya Chaudhuri.
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Job: Technical Advisor and Acting Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada
What’s it like to work on high-end business jets?
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Job: Electrical Software Cabin Systems Integration Engineer, BombardierCynric Li loved the project-focused nature of Integrated Engineering and being able to work on real-world, student-directed projects with his classmates in each year of the…
Work with a purpose: Consulting engineer designs energy-efficient buildings
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Job: Mechanical Engineer, CHA ConsultingDiego Sanchez started out in science but switched to engineering for something more hands-on and less theoretical. After completing the joint UNBC-UBC environmental engineering program, he launched his career…
How engineering skills transfer to the C-suite
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Job: President and CEO of Banyan Gold Corporation