Topics: Engineering
Canmore residents encouraged to take part in wildfire evacuation study
Rocky Mountain Outlook | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Amy Kim is part of a study that will survey residents in the Alberta communities of Canmore and Whitecourt and the B.C. towns of Quesnel, Salmon Arm and Nelson on evacuations and decisions in disasters.
Although Engineering Is Not Easy, It Is Worth It
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Danny's decision of studying mechanical engineering and his experience in the program.
Relate Your Learning To Something That Matters To You
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Graham's decision to study engineering and his experience.
Working On Projects That Have Value And Make A Positive Impact
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Learn about Elio's decision of pursuing computer engineering and his involvement in extracurriculars and Co-op.
Launch Canada gathers future Canadian rocketeers
CTV News | | Media coverage
Members of the UBC Rocket student engineering design team participated in the Launch Canada competition in Ontario where they tested their rockets.
Does the Thompson-Okanagan need light-rail commuter train?
Castanet | | Media coverage
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove pitched a hydrogen powered train that would service the Okanagan.
Communities in B.C.'s Okanagan grapple with highway disruption caused by rock slide
CBC News | | Media coverage
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Dwayne Tannant said Highway 97 is unlikely to open for the long weekend due to ongoing instability of the nearby slope.
A career that stems from STEM
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You’ve probably heard from teachers, parents and others that majoring in a STEM-related field is a great choice if you want a well-paying and rewarding career.But if you’re not sure just where you fit within the subjects of STEM (science, technology…
The who, what, where, why, when and how of engineering
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You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! We talked with Student Recruitment Officer Erin Fehr about some of the questions she’s most frequently asked by students who want to learn more about engineering.
Are self-driving cars safe? A UBC study says British Columbians aren’t too sure
Global News | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi and PhD student Gurdiljot Singh Gill conducted a study which found that more than 40 per cent of British Columbians believe pedestrians will be less safe with self-driving cars on roadways.