Topics: Engineering
How best to evacuate B.C. communities from wildfires centre of unique study
Today In BC | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Amy Kim is part of a study that will survey residents in Quesnel, Salmon Arm and Nelson in B.C., as well as Alberta communities, about disaster evacuations and decision making.
The future of mining might be smaller than you think
The Walrus | | Media coverage
Mining professor Dr. John Steen discussed how the transition to green energy is increasing the demand for metals and mining and how we can manage that demand.
UBC, Honda researchers develop robot arm with human skin-like sensors
Interesting Engineering | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering researchers Dr. Mirza Saquib Sarwar and Dr. John Madden co-developed a new soft sensor with Honda researchers, which opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics.
Entrepreneur of the Year 2023: Tamer Mohamed is finding fact in science fiction with Aspect Biosystems
BC Business | | Media coverage
Tamer Mohamed, UBC electrical and computer engineering alum, is named Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 by BC Business.
UBC engineers develop breakthrough ‘robot skin’ in collaboration with Honda researchers
| Announcement
UBC engineers created the sensor in collaboration with Frontier Robotics, Honda’s research institute. The smart soft sensor can improve prosthetics and enhance human-robot interaction.
Transferring From Science To Engineering: The Best Choice For Sharlene
| Spotlight
Sharlene's decision of transferring to engineering and how her co-op experiences have prepared her better to work full time once she graduates.
Is there a sustainable solution to the lithium-battery shortage?
Canadian Business | | Media coverage
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. David Wilkinson commented on lithium extraction.
Building a resilient future: Meeting Canada's urgent quest for safer, greener homes
Western Built Magazine | | Media coverage
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering's Dr. Lisa Tobber comments on the need for safer, greener homes to address Canada's affordable housing crisis.
Preparing for the Big One: UBC Engineering shares lessons from Türkiye’s earthquakes
| Announcement
UBC Engineering led a team of experts on a visit to Türkiye in June after the country was struck by earthquakes this year. The team shared their insights on parallels to Canada's disaster preparedness at a technical seminar last week.
Book excerpt: The future of mining is deeper, darker, and riskier
Undark Magazine | | Media coverage
Mining professor Dr. Scott Dunbar commented on the future of deep mining.