Events
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Jan 15
APSC Student Fund to Advance EDI.I Information Session
10:30am - 12:30pm
Drop-in for an Information Zoom Session to learn more about the APSC Student Fund to Advance EDI.I, a pilot funding opportunity supporting projects that foster inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environments across APSC.During this session, participants will:Learn about the purpose and scope of the Student EDI.I FundReview eligibility criteria and funding parameters (up to $1,000 per project)Understand how proposals are assessed and what makes a strong applicationExplore examples of eligible initiatives aligned with APSC EDI.I prioritiesAsk questions about timelines, budgets, and reporting requirementsThis session is open to APSC undergraduate and graduate students interested in applying as principal and secondary applications and will be conducted online over zoom. This session functions as an optional and flexible drop-in session and you are not required to stay for the entire length of the meeting. If you are unable to attend, please email areebaamreen.asif@ubc.ca with your questions.
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Jan 15
Old Red New Red 2026
6:00pm - 8:30pm | 2335 Engineering Rd
Old Red New Red is your annual tradition and a chance to connect with fellow classmates and current students, as well as judge the ball models!During Engineering Week each January, the Faculty of Applied Science and the Engineering Undergraduate Society host this fun and sociable event. Alumni can share their career experiences and words of wisdom with students, and students can network with potential employers, learn about exciting opportunities in their field and show off some of the project work they have accomplished throughout the academic year.
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Jan 30
Incorporating Inclusive Technologies and Best Practices for Supportive Engineering Education
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Image Neurodivergent students may face significant challenges in higher education due to traditional academic structures and systems. In this talk, Dr. Emily Marasco and Aylan Vincent from the University of Calgary will explore technologies and pedagogical best practices for supporting a diverse range of cognitive, sensory, and executive functioning needs among postsecondary engineering education students. We invite all faculty, staff, and students interested in neurodiversity and accessibility to sign up for this talk! Learn More About Our Guest Speakers: Dr. Emily Marasco (Left) is Associate Dean – EDIA and Associate Dean – First Year Program in the Schulich School of Engineering (SSE) and holds the SSE Chair in Engineering Education Innovation – Digital Transformation. She is the founder of the ADAPT Lab: Advancements in Digital Applications and Pedagogical Transformation. Her pedagogical research work focuses on AI/digital literacy, cognitive diversity, accessibility best practices, creativity, and first year transition practices. An active science communicator, Dr. Marasco has been honored as ASTech Outstanding Leader of Tomorrow (2018) and one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 (2019). Aylan Vincent (Right) is a third-year Electrical Engineering student at the University of Calgary. She has been active in school-related advocacy and EDIA initiatives since high school. Aylan currently serves as the president of the Calgary EngiQueers, having founded the chapter in 2024. Her interest in neurodiversity-based work stems from her personal lived experience, which is reflected in the Neurodiversity Mindmap.