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CBC
As B.C. fires threaten highways, communities fear their access routes will be choked off

UBCO engineering professor Dr. Babak Tosarkani discussed how remote areas can better prepare for potential road closures due to wildfires.

June 19, 2023
100 Mile Free Press
Secwèpemc woman adept at kicking down doors

Indigenous woman Dawn McGrath is among the first cohort of Indigenous people completing a PhD in civil engineering at UBCO.

June 19, 2023
Global News
Alzheimer Society of B.C. urges residents to plan ahead for climate emergencies

Nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch is the featured speaker in a webinar on building climate resilience for people with dementia.

June 18, 2023
Collision Repair Magazine
High tech textiles: UBC researchers develop carbon fibre process sourced from oil sands materials

Materials engineering assistant professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin and her collaborators have turned bitumen into carbon fibre.

June 13, 2023
The Ubyssey
Researchers, academics speak out against encampment evictions in Vancouver’s DTES

SCARP professor emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein among several UBC academics signing open letter to stop homeless encampment evictions

June 13, 2023
vancouversun
The Vancouver school board projects declining enrolment BC Stats suggest otherwise. Who's right?

School of community and regional planning professor Dr. Michael Hooper commented on enrollment rates at Vancouver elementary and secondary schools.

June 12, 2023
Vancouver Sun
Future of renewable energy looks like a giant battery as Vancouver company scales up production

Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Martin Ordonez said battery power is needed to hit net-zero goals for power production.

June 9, 2023
Castanet News
Top UBCO Engineering student recognized at 2023 graduation ceremony

Solomon Thiessen, described as an "exceptionally gifted" School of Engineering student, was awarded UBC's Governor General's Silver Medal for achieving the highest academic standing of all students in their graduating year.

June 9, 2023
The Tyee
The shipping climate crunch

Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Amanda Giang conducted a study that investigated climate policy in the shipping industry.

June 8, 2023
Canadian Architect
Lukas Ewing wins 2023 Michael Evamy Scholarship

SALA student Lukas Ewing was awarded for his research project to explore adoption and transient spaces.

June 7, 2023

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