Topics: Women in Engineering

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.

A seaweed-based, fully biodegradable wound-healing bandage

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UBC students design a biodegradable bandage.

Air Trace: Portable aerosol sampling for mineral exploration

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Students prototype aerosol sampler for early-stage mineral discovery.

AviMarmot: An avalanche survival device

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Engineering students develop an avalanche safety tool that could save lives.

Urban heat island mitigation

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UBC engineering students tackle urban heat: Practical design ideas for a cooler campus.

Redesigning West Mall: A corridor for everyone

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Students propose a redesign of UBC’s West Mall to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Tsolum River Bridge: Connecting a trail system with a hybrid cable-stay/suspension design

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Students design a bridge for a popular trail network.

Stanley Park Seawall: Shoreline alternatives for a resilient future

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Civil Engineering capstone team develops climate-resilient design for Stanley Park Seawall.

From glucose to the hose: Fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrate production

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Firefighting foams contain PFAS. These engineering students proposed a greener option.

From carbon to the clouds: A methanol-to-jet fuel pathway

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Student team designs a process to turn captured CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel.

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