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Justin Wyss, MASc '20, Biomedical Engineering
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Justin Wyss is a graduate student in the School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC. Originally from Zürich, Switzerland, he conducts research in the Molecular Mechatronics Laboratory supervised by Dr. John Madden. His master’s research focused on…
Simon Bambey, BASc '20, Engineering Physics
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Growing up, I had always been interested in science and engineering, and I was especially interested in the aerospace field. This initially led me on the path of becoming a pilot. I received my glider and power pilot license, as well as an…
Emma Stanley, BASc '20, Chemical and Biological Engineering
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The Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) program at UBC was a huge factor in my decision to move to Vancouver from Calgary. I was really excited to join a program that would allow me to combine my passion for biology with an engineering…
Danilo Caron, BASc '20, Civil Engineering
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I was born and raised in Kamloops, BC but my roots come from Castelfranco Veneto in Italy and the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation in Ontario. My father immigrated to BC while my mom moved to BC after finishing teacher’s college. They met and…
Piyaruwan Perera, PhD '20, Civil Engineering
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Piyaruwan completed his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka. He then successfully completed a MSc in Civil Engineering at the same university. Later, he earned a MBA from the Post Graduate Institute of…
Quentin Golsteyn, BASc '20, Computer Engineering
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From the start of my degree, I wanted to get involved and try to help my community. Working on projects and initiatives is my approach to understanding more about who I am, and developing skills that will help me later on.
Jean Roe, MCRP '20, School of Community and Regional Planning
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Jean is pursuing a Master in Community and Regional Planning at the University of British Columbia. Her interests include design, social innovation and community engagement. Over the years, she’s had the opportunity to work with a variety of folks,…
Anna Goodman, MArch '20, School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture
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Anna Goodman graduated this year with a Master’s in Architecture from the University of British Columbia. She previously attained a Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture from Ball State University in 2018. She was an active member of the School of…
Jayg Dimayacyac, BASc '20, Chemical Engineering
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Jayg Dimayacyac, born in the Philippines and raised in Singapore, came to UBC in 2015 with a desire to make a difference and leave his mark. In the last five years, Jayg has put a tremendous effort into his extracurricular activities. He led the UBC…
Muntahith Orvin, MASc '20, Civil Engineering
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I am a graduating student from the Civil Engineering program (transportation) at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. I started my journey at UBCO in January of 2019. Since my childhood, I have had a deep interest towards engineering…