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Meet Neil Mitra, winner of the Gold Medal Student Award from Engineers Canada

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What attracted you to the field of engineering?Engineering is the closest thing we have in the world to magic – it’s learning how to integrate the principles of math, physics, chemistry, biology and the natural sciences to improve people’s lives and…

From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin

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Job: Modelling and Simulation Engineer, Blue OriginWhat got you interested in engineering?I always liked building things, and I also really enjoyed math. For awhile I thought of becoming an automotive mechanic, but I wanted a job that included more…

Taking to the skies – from design and construction project leader to pilot in training

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Job: Pilot in training through the Delta Propel Company Pilot Training Program 

Working at the interface of software and electrical engineering

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A well-rounded engineering education: From key roles at UBC Supermileage to a study abroad term in Denmark and international co-op experiences that have led to career success

From refugee camp to UBC to an impressive career at Kiewit

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What got you interested in engineering?I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that’s been embroiled in civil war for decades, and I grew up in a refugee camp in Swaziland. For some reason, even as a very small child, I was…

Engineering a new Career as a Mature Student

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Simon Ghyselincks, UBC Engineering Physics graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

Breaking Barriers: Challenging Yourself and the Status Quo

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Samantha Krieg, UBC Okanagan Civil Engineering student, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

Rethinking Supply Chains for Resilience: The Role of Blockchain

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Samuel Yousefi, a PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

Designing the Way Forward

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Addison Hiller, Civil Engineering graduate is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

From Circuits to Community: Building More Than Just Machines at UBC

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Ananya Swaminathan, UBC Electrical Engineering graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.

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