Future of Work
UBC Applied Science Strategic Priority Area
We equip our students to thrive in this rapidly changing world – ensuring they have the knowledge and leadership skills to succeed and contribute.
Although we cannot be certain what the workforce will look like 10 years from now, we do know there will continue to be high demand for nurses, engineers, architects and planners.
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UBC engineering students came second place in a competition where they had to respond to emergencies resulting from a simulated earthquake.
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. José Martí said the increased deployment of electric vehicles, EV charging stations and electric heat pumps will strain on BC's electricity distribution systems.
Mehak Parihar, a first-year engineering student at UBC Okanagan, is one of seven youths across Canada who have been awarded the honour for her exceptional leadership, dedication to service and remarkable achievements within her community.
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Peyman Servati and PhD candidate Arvin Tashakori developed a wearable “smart glove” that may help stroke survivors regain their hand functions. B.C. stroke survivors will be testing the glove as part of a study led by physical therapy professor Dr. Janice Eng.
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