Topics: Engineering
AI could help address B.C.'s housing crisis. Here's how.
CTV News | | Media coverage
Structural engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang and his team at the Smart Structures Lab developed AI robots that can perform basic construction tasks on site.
On the fast track: Tesla’s drive to recruit UBC Engineering students for tomorrow's challenges
| Announcement
On November 1, Tesla returned to UBC Vancouver for its first major recruitment drive on campus since the pandemic to meet with and attract UBC Engineering talent.
What happens when a plane gets struck by lightning near YVR airport?
Burnaby Now | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. David Michelson explained how planes deal with lightning strikes.
Advocacy group gives B.C. failing grades in climate report
CityNews Vancouver | | Media coverage
Dr. Roland Clift, chemical and biological engineering adjunct professor, commented on the BC Climate Emergency Campaign’s 2023 climate report.
AI-powered robots a gamechanger for faster, safer construction
| Announcement
UBC civil engineers led by Dr. Tony Yang are transforming construction vehicles — think cranes, forklifts and excavators — into smart construction robots powered by AI.
What is 6PPD and why is it killing our coho?
Vancouver Is Awesome | | Media coverage
The article mentioned a study by civil engineering researchers and Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability which found that rain gardens could help prevent a toxic tire chemical from entering our waterways.
DNA vaccines coding for live viruses could soon be tested in people
New Scientist | | Media coverage
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering's Dr. Anna Blakney (Michael Smith Laboratories) commented on DNA vaccines.
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.