Topics: Rising Stars

Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership and Community

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Surya Krishna, a mechanical engineering graduate from the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, is recognized as a 2026 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

From Adaptive Sports to Biomedical Engineering

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Brianna Tsuyuki, School of Biomedical Engineering graduate, is recognized as a 2026 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

Stargazing to Problem-Solving on the Undercurrent of Physics

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Sabiha Bhuiyan, Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering graduate, is recognized as a 2026 Rising Star.

Expanding Human Touch Through Teleoperation

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David Black, a PhD graduate in Electrical and Computer Engineering, is recognized as a 2026 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

A Journey of Strength, Growth, Purpose and Success

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Storay Otmankheil, a University of British Columbia Master of Applied Science graduate in Civil Engineering is recognized as a 2026 Rising Star.

Across Borders and Futures: A Journey Toward Sustainable and Community-Centred Mining

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Mahjoba Shariq, a Master of Applied Science in Mining Engineering Alum, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

Learning by Building: How Curiosity led me to Spacecraft Systems

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Yousif El-Wishahy, a graduating Engineering Physics student is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

Engineering a new Career as a Mature Student

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Simon Ghyselincks, UBC Engineering Physics graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

Breaking Barriers: Challenging Yourself and the Status Quo

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Samantha Krieg, UBC Okanagan Civil Engineering student, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

Rethinking Supply Chains for Resilience: The Role of Blockchain

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Samuel Yousefi, a PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

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