Topics: Engineering
From capacitors to CEO: Read about Jonathan’s journey to launching his own company
| Spotlight
Jonathan, inspired by his multi-skilled father, pursued engineering for problem-solving and collaboration. He founded Extropic Energy, modernizing energy systems, merging technical expertise with business and policy for impactful solutions.
UBC researchers collaborating with City of Richmond and industry to reduce construction and demolition waste
| Announcement
Researchers at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering and the Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute have embarked on an interdisciplinary project to tackle the environmental challenges posed by construction and demolition waste.
Why study integrated engineering?
| Spotlight
UBC’s Integrated Engineering program offers flexibility, hands-on learning, and multidisciplinary expertise. Students customize their degree, combining two engineering disciplines, gaining project experience, and developing problem-solving skills.
B.C.-made critical mineral could be used as a 'reactive weapon' in trade war
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
Dr. John Steen, director of UBC’s Bradshaw Research Initiative in Minerals and Mining, explained that germanium could be used as a ‘reactive weapon’ against the US.
Innovation UBC announces 10 startup ventures joining HATCH Venture Builder Winter 2025
T-Net British Columbia | | Media coverage
Two early-stage ventures co-founded by electrical and computer engineers Lukas Chrostowski and Sudip Shekhar, and mechanical engineer Hongshen Ma, are part of the new HATCH cohort.
New Director of the Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory (AMPEL)
| Announcement
Professor Dan Bizzotto has accepted a three-year term as Director of the Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory (AMPEL) effective February 1, 2025.
Canada’s push for e-bikes gains speed, but lack of infrastructure leaves some riders behind
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, an associate professor of transportation engineering, explained the benefits of income-based e-bike incentives, and the need for infrastructure to create behavioural changes.
UBC researchers awarded $38.1M to lead health research through CIHR's Fall 2024 Project Grant competition
| Announcement
Nursing, biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering experts among researchers leading CIHR-funded projects.
Port Alberni warning about lead in water may be concern of any owner of older home
CHEK News | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Pierre Berube said people living in older homes made from pre-1975 materials may want to consider testing for lead in water after the city issued a warning.
UBC Engineering: Everything You Need to Know
Jun 4, 2025 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Event
Engineers solve problems and make the world a better place to live. Discover how engineering impacts your life every day and everything you need to know to become an engineer, beginning with admissions details to UBC Engineering.This session is…