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Overcoming hardships, a team effort

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Waking up from a two-month-long coma, UBC Mechanical Engineering Student Yi Yi Du found himself on a rarely trekked path toward graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science, with a Biomechanics and Medical Devices Specialization.

Burning bright: laser physics and forest fires

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I’m a recent graduate of Engineering Physics with a minor in Commerce. At UBC, I’ve been focused on developing rigorous scientific skills and applying them to environmental, social and business situations.

Engineering is a team sport

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"It was important for me to know that when I came to campus I would be engaged as part of a community, not just as part of a class."

Scrubs and sunshine smiles: Staying committed to my passion for health care, one radiant ray of compassion at a time

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I am a World University Service of Canada scholar and I'm incredibly passionate about health care and nursing. I embarked on a journey to the University of British Columbia in 2018 with a burning desire to make a lasting difference in the…

Tanya Raja moved from Singapore to attend UBC. It’s opened up a world of opportunities.

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Year: 5th yearWhy did you want to study engineering?In high school I was really good at math, physics and chemistry.

Cloud Solutions Architect Molina Sharma reflects on her career journey

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UBC Engineering alumna Molina Sharma’s enthusiasm for engineering is limitless. Now working as a Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, Molina’s career trajectory is testimony to her enthusiastic embrace of new opportunities and commitment to being…

Catarina Rodriguez chose to study mechanical engineering because “it is the most involved in terms of design and very hands-on. “

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The first student in her family to attend university, Catarina Rodriguez chose to study mechanical engineering because “it is the most involved in terms of design and very hands-on. “

Award-winning entrepreneur Miklos Sunario is integrating his passion for education and technology

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Miklos Sunario is a 2nd year integrated engineering student at UBC Vancouver. He was very involved with the EUS. In addition, he is an entrepreneur; having started his award-winning company all while completing his engineering degree.

Hands-on projects and working with other students who share her interests are some highlights for mechanical engineering student Kailey Beckie

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Kailey Beckie is a 3rd year mechanical engineering student at UBCO and loves the outdoors. She has a great portfolio of many interesting technical projects through personal aspirations and coursework.

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