Strategic Priority Areas: Future of Work

Accounting for climate change: New experiential learning opportunities

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Transitioning to a sustainable economy requires building a diverse workforce with relevant climate-skills. UBC Sustainability Education Fellows, including Civil Engineering's Dr. Tamara Etmannski, discuss how developing these skills can start…

"My Disability Doesn’t Need to Provide Value to the World"

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Farah Sadek, BASc Student in Chemical and Biological Engineering, shares her story and how she manages her disability. This is a part of the APSC EDI.I disability profiles series.

Creating Space for Neurodivergence

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Dr. Ben Britton, a Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering shares his story and how he manages his disability. This is a part of the APSC EDI.I disability profiles series.

The Burden of Stigma on Managing Intersecting Disabilities

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Applied Science Anonymous Staff Disability Profile.

Reframing Disability: Self-Acceptance, Unlearning, Advocacy, and Inclusion

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Alex Irvine, Fourth-Year BASc Student in Chemical and Biological Engineering, shares her story and how she manages her disability. This is a part of the APSC EDI.I disability profiles series.

Celebrating Disability and Neurodiversity

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To celebrate Disability and Neurodiversity, we’re launching the Disability Profile series, spotlighting UBC faculty, staff, and students with disabilities.

Destigmatizing disability, one spoon at a time: Agnes d’Entremont

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Agnes d’Entremont, Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Pro Tem shares her story and how she manages her disability. This is a part of the APSC EDI.I disability profiles series.

Science for All: Building Equity Together

Feb 10, 2025 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | Event

Image The Faculty of Applied Science, in collaboration with the Faculty of Science, is pleased to invite students, staff, and faculty to an inspiring talk by Lisa Munoz, author of

From Waste to Watts: Felicia Crozier Champions Biofuel Innovation

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Felicia Crozier, UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering alum, leads a 12-member team at Convertus Group’s Surrey biofuel facility, converting organic waste into renewable natural gas and compost through anaerobic digestion.

Exploring Boundaries: A Computer Engineer’s Path through UBC and Beyond

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Passionate about tech, Henry Ly chose Computer Engineering for its hardware focus. His UBC journey spans co-op roles, international exchange in Australia, hackathons, and entrepreneurial courses, maximizing every opportunity.

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