Topics: Women in Engineering
From Kazakhstan to Vancouver: Pioneering Hydrogen Research, Mentorship and Sustainable Innovation While Balancing Motherhood and Global Leadership
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UBC Master of Engineering Leadership alum Aigerim Akiltayeva is now at the forefront of one of North America's first large-scale Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Project at FortisBC.
Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Social Science
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UBC Mechanical Engineering alum Jessica Wolf is now pursuing her PhD in engineering education research.
A portrait of pollution around the Port of Vancouver
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering assistant professor Dr. Amanda Giang comments on issues of pollution in Burrard Inlet.
BC cleantech exodus looms as Svante considers US move
Times Colonist | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli said Canada is lagging the U.S. in funding in many cleantech fields including carbon capture, utilization and storage.
UBCO researchers receive funding to incorporate human comfort into product design
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering | | Media coverage
A multidisciplinary team with School of Engineering's Dr. Sepideh Pakpour has been awarded $1.65M toward their research in product design that incorporates human comfort and environmental sustainability.
Imaging the surface of General Fusion’s liquid metal reactor
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A project wherein students were asked to image a liquid metal wall at sun-like temperatures.
Making The Most Of Every Opportunity, From Researching T-cell Therapy to Co-leading UBC Bionics
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Emily's experience in biomedical engineering; how co-op shaped her degree and her plans after graduation.
Converting mine residuals to artificial soil
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Our projectWe designed a process to convert mining residuals from coal and iron mining operations into artificial soil.
Recycling lithium-ion batteries
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Our projectWith the push to electrification and rising popularity of electric vehicles, the demand for lithium ion batteries continues to soar. However, the materials required for these batteries are in short supply. That makes it all the more…
Optimizing a trolley assist at Copper Mountain Mine
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Our projectIn 2022, Hudbay Minerals implemented a trolley assist system as part of a broader initiative to reduce carbon emissions at its Copper Mountain Mine.