In the Media
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NPRTaiwan emerges remarkably unscathed after massive earthquake
Civil engineering professor Dr. Trevor Carey commented on various aspects of the major earthquake that recently hit Taiwan.
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Gender+ Research CollectiveDr. Agnes d’Entremont — Multiple perspectives for better engineering: The importance of EDI and intersectionality
“Engineering technology and devices are for human use, and it’s difficult to design for perspectives you don’t have collectively,” said d’Entremont, explaining the importance of EDI within the engineering field. Dr. Agnes d’Entremont is an associate professor of teaching in UBC’s Mechanical Engineering program.
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CNBCTaiwan earthquake: Preparing for aftershocks an immediate priority, civil engineering professor says
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang discussed the immediate concerns surrounding the major earthquake that hit Taiwan Wednesday.
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CBCFarmers, engineer raise concerns over major Surrey road extension
Civil engineering PhD candidate Amir Hassanpour commented on a proposal for a major road extension in Surrey, BC.
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T-NetForesight Canada announces winners in 2024 BC Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada awarded training institution of the year to the MEL CEEN Program at the University of British Columbia, and educator of the year to Vikramaditya Yadav, Director, MEL Program in Sustainable Process Engineering.
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Vancouver Sun'Irrelevant': Why Justin Trudeau's 'bill of rights' may not help renters in B.C.
SCARP's Dr. Penelope Gurstein, co-director of UBC’s Housing Research Collaborative, commented on the proposed renters bill of rights, saying that it would be better for the federal government to fund BC’s Rental Protection Fund, which helps non-profit housing organizations purchase and preserve purpose-built rentals.
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CBCMath lessons from deepfakes of Drake, other celebrities on TikTok raise concerns about misinformation
Engineering physics instructor Miti Isbasescu commented on the use of AI to create deepfake videos of celebrities explaining math concepts.
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Vancouver SunBaltimore bridge collapse a reminder of 'what's at stake' in Metro Vancouver
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang said operational strategies, including strict regulations to keep boats away from bridge towers, limit boat speeds or require tugboats to guide boats into harbour, can mitigate risks of damage to bridges.
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Education News CanadaUBC program strengthening STEM pathways for Indigenous youth
UBC's seed2STEM program offers paid summer internships, integrating Indigenous knowledge with research innovation. Noah Kaiser, a second-year student in civil engineering at UBC Okanagan, spoke about his experience.
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CBC NewsCan open dialogue with people we disagree with limit the spread of misinformation?
School of community and regional planning PhD candidate Wes Regan said democracy is threatened if we can't have open conversations with people who hold opposing views.