In the Media
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CBC North by NorthwestSupply chain preparedness during wildfire evacuation
UBCO School of Engineering professor Dr. Babak Tosarkani discussed supply chain resiliency during wildfires.
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Space.comI flew weightlessly on a parabolic flight to see incredible student science soar
Members of the UBC Rocket student engineering design team were among a group of Canadian students that took part in science experiments set up by National Research Council Canada.
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Business in VancouverAI adoption may expose businesses to cybersecurity risks
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Karthik Pattabiraman said there’s possibility for attacks in AI-based systems, even more than classic software systems.
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IFL ScienceA big population crash is "inevitable" and it could get messy, scientist predicts
A study by school of community and regional planning professor emeritus Dr. William Rees claimed that humanity is using up Earth’s resources at an unsustainable rate which could result in civilization collapse.
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CBC News Vancouver (TV)How to get a good night's sleep in the heat
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall discussed how to get a good night’s rest when it’s hot (at 0:42).
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The ProvinceUBC researchers discover way to filter microplastics out of water using plants
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Orlando Rojas led BioProducts Institute researchers in developing a device that uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water.
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UBC School of Architecture and Landscape ArchitectureSALA welcomes two new assistant professors
Rana Abughannam and Tania Gutiérrez-Monroy join SALA faculty.
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Slate MagazineThe man who made the suburbs white
SALA professor Sara Stevens was quoted in an article about American developer J.C. Nichols.
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Washington PostHow heading a soccer ball can hurt the brain
Media mentioned a study led by mechanical engineering professor Dr. Lyndia Wu which found that redirecting a soccer ball with your head results in 22g of acceleration or more.
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Daily MailScientists say all men fit into 3 categories - so which one are you?
Nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe led a study which found three masculine styles manifested in relationships: neo-traditional, egalitarian and progressive,