February 3, 2026
Black Excellence in STEM: How to Build Cool Things, Break The Rules, and Stay Audacious by Coralie Tcheune
About
This event is the first offering of the student-led Black Excellence in STEM (BEST) Speaker Series, organized by the Faculty of Applied Science and supported by the UBC stEAR (Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism) Enhancement Fund.
Coralie received her BASC in Biomedical Engineering from UBC and is currently a MD Candidate in the Faculty of Medicine. She bridges her passion for patient-centric medicine with her enthusiasm for creating technology. She is naturally drawn to a space of innovation and challenge where she can foster her fascination with robotics, medicine, software, and neurotech. In 2023, she received the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s Undergraduate Student Research Award. This allowed her to intern as a research assistant in UBC’s Molecular Mechatronics Lab where she fabricated soft, capacitive pressure sensors and integrate them into a robotic hand.
In this talk, Coralie will reflect on embracing curiosity, challenging conventional paths, and staying bold while navigating her career in STEM. Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to ask Coralie questions and connect with her during a networking session.
Register now to join the conversation and be inspired!