Topics: Women in Engineering
An engineering degree is more than just the academics
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Going into engineering, I knew that it would not be an easy degree. I genuinely enjoyed what I studied, however, making it a lot more manageable. I will forever be grateful for all the support I received from my family, friends, professors, and…
Navigating life’s surprises
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I am graduating from UBC as a slightly different individual than the one I envisioned at the beginning of my undergraduate journey. Throughout my time here, I engaged in undergraduate research, participated in language exchange programs, and took…
From Iron Rings to stethoscopes: bridging the gap between engineering and medicine
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I am graduating with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am a Wesbrook Scholar and an active member of the community, both on and off campus. Throughout my time at UBC, I’ve been a TA, participated in design teams, led projects in the Engineers…
Engineering is a team sport
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"It was important for me to know that when I came to campus I would be engaged as part of a community, not just as part of a class."
Creative Crossings: Improving 16th Avenue for Walking, Biking and Rolling
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The ChallengeThere’s a busy area of West 16th Avenue between Wesbrook Mall and Blanca Street where drivers frequently exceed the posted speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour and there are no protected crossings for pedestrians and cyclists.
Producing NMC hydroxide from Lithium-Ion Battery Black Mass
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The ChallengeGlobal demand for batteries is expected to increase from 420 GWh in 2022 to 2,000 GWh by 2030. We need to find ways to reduce our reliance on the raw materials used in batteries by finding effective and sustainable ways to recover and…
Sepideh Pakpour – Human Microbiome
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A molecular biologist who works at the intersection of biotechnology and microbiome engineering, and is seeking ways to create healthier environments in our buildings and bodies.
UBC engineering, architecture students redefine sustainable construction
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Welcome to UBC Third Space Commons - a near-zero carbon emissions building designed and built by students from UBC Applied Science and other faculties. This new space at UBC Vancouver is the first such building designed by students in Canada.
Tanya Raja moved from Singapore to attend UBC. It’s opened up a world of opportunities.
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Tanya Raja, a 5th-year Manufacturing Engineering student, details her student experience and why she chose her program.
UBC celebrates research excellence, recognizes five UBC Engineering profs
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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.