In the Media
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GlobalWestern Canada heat wave: How to stay cool and plan for future hot spells
Dr. Adam Rysanek, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC, shared some tips on how to keep safe from extreme heat.
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Reuters
Deaths surge in US and Canada from worst heatwave on record
Dr. Adam Rysanek, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC, was quoted in an article about extreme weather phenomena brought on by climate change.
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News 1130
BC heatwave causing serious sleep struggles
Dr. Wendy Hall, a professor emeritus at UBC's school of nursing, spoke about the effect of the current heatwave on people's ability and quality of sleep.
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Vancouver Sun
Extreme temperatures crack records as BC residents struggle to cope and businesses close early
Dr. Wendy Hall, a professor emeritus at UBC's school of nursing, spoke about the effect of the current heatwave on people's ability and quality of sleep.
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CBC
Why Filipino names are quirky, expressive and rich with culture and history
Dr. Leonora Angeles, a UBC professor of social planning, discussed some common themes in Filipino names.
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Vancouver Sun
Engineering needs diverse heroes to solve tomorrow's problems
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is partnering up with UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the career opportunities available to young women in this industry.
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CBC
Families' 'worst fear' realized in investigation into Victoria charity for adults with disabilities
UBC nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch gave comments about the experiences of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
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The Conversation
How engineered bacteria could clean up oilsands pollution and mining waste
Dr. Vikramaditya Yadav, a UBC professor of chemical, biological and biomedical engineering, wrote an article about how synthetic biology can be used to treat large bodies of waste.
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CBC
How do you make concrete more environmentally friendly?
CBC highlighted a UBCO engineering study that found recycled aggregate concrete is as durable and strong as conventional concrete.
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The Conversation
Two years after the MMIWG report, targeted work must move urgently ahead
Dr. Margaret Moss, a nursing professor and director of the First Nations House of Learning at UBC, says two years after the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls report, targeted work must move urgently ahead.