Topics: Engineering
Canada: scientists discover new method to break down toxic ‘forever chemicals’
The Guardian | | Media coverage
Researchers led by chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely.
New UBC water treatment zaps ‘forever chemicals’ for good
| Announcement
Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely, efficiently – and for good.
UBC celebrates research excellence, recognizes five UBC Engineering profs
| Announcement
Five UBC Engineering professors are among this year's UBC Faculty Research Award recipients, who were announced by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.
'We can do this together': UBC Engineering strives to increase female enrolment
The Ubyssey | | Media coverage
Engineering professors Dr. Sheryl Staub-French, associate dean of equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity, and Dr. Agnes d’Entremont, faculty advisor of Women in Engineering UBC, on increasing women enrolment in UBC Engineering.
Developing period products that are healthier for the body — and the planet
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Biomedical engineering professor Rashmi Prakash and her team are learning to create compostable period products.
Next-gen mass timber construction key to meeting Canada’s climate change, housing targets
| Announcement
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang and his team are developing the tools and techniques to build safer, carbon neutral and quake-resilient buildings.
UBC Applied Science and Teck announce $4M for mine tailings research and education
| Announcement
UBC Applied Science and Teck announced a $4 million investment into a new professorship focused on enhancing safety and sustainability in mine tailings management.
UBC enhances tailings management education for engineers
Canadian Consulting Engineer | | Media coverage
UBC and mining company Teck Resources are investing $4 million to support a new tailings management professorship.
UBCO researchers improve cell service by using 'smart' surfaces
Castanet | | Media coverage
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Anas Chaaban is leading research into ways to improve wireless communications using smart surfaces, which can improve network sensing abilities.
Micro mobility revolution races ahead as policymakers and police try to keep up
Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi discussed the micromobility revolution.