Topics: Student Experience
President of Women in Engineering offers advice to incoming students
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What attracted you to the field of engineering?When I was exploring career paths where I could use my strengths in math and science, engineering stood out for offering the largest breadth opportunities.I also believed that an engineering degree…
Beyond the Books: Getting Involved in Engineering Life
Jul 30, 2025 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Event
Event #2 of Get Set for UBC Engineering Summer Events
UBC/UNBC environmental engineering program offers best of both worlds
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Why did you want to study engineering?I found it hard to figure out what I wanted to study, and in grades 11 and 12 I felt like I had way too many options to choose from. One day in math class I thought ‘I’d like to do a degree where I can do a fair…
Vantage One set the foundation for Charisma’s success at UBC Engineering
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How did you become interested in engineering?I always loved math and participated in math competitions like the math Olympiad when I was younger. My parents suggested I look into the applied sciences as something to study in university, rather than…
Choose Canada. Choose BC. Choose UBC Engineering.
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A degree from UBC opens a world of possibilitiesWondering where you want to pursue your engineering degree? No matter where you are living now, your best choice for quality, diversity, reputation, career opportunities and value for money is most…
Meet Neil Mitra, winner of the Gold Medal Student Award from Engineers Canada
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What attracted you to the field of engineering?Engineering is the closest thing we have in the world to magic – it’s learning how to integrate the principles of math, physics, chemistry, biology and the natural sciences to improve people’s lives and…
Build a well-balanced life as a UBC Engineering student
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There’s a lot more to being a UBC Engineering student than meeting the requirements of your degree!
Red Chris Mine electrification study
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Mining Engineering students complete an electrification study for a mine expansion
An easy-to-use application to map the forest canopy
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Capturing forest canopy data could be a lot easier thanks to UBC Computer Engineering students
Hydrogen Fueling with Near-Field Communication
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Electrical Engineering students help fuel the future of hydrogen-powered vehicles