Strategic Priority Areas: Future of Work
Gaining skills and experience in a 16-month co-op position
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How did you get interested in engineering?Growing up, I loved playing with Lego and making things, and I’ve always been into math and science. I realized engineering could be a way for me to pursue these interests and contribute my skills in ways…
Electrical engineering alum turned entrepreneur: Meet Natik
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Job: Co-founder of YCJ Venture Studio
Co-op work terms offer incredible learning opportunities for Mashrur
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How did you get interested in engineering?There came a certain point where I had to decide between pure science and applied science – did I want to focus on the theoretical or did I want to do something more real and tangible? Engineering was the…
Integrated engineering set Han Yu up to work on drivetrain systems for Hyundai
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Job: Design engineer, Hyundai Motor Group Why did you choose to study engineering at UBC?I was interested in engineering from when I was a small child – I remember how satisfying it was when I was able to fix a friend’s broken toy. As I got…
Canadian companies advance digital twin technology, despite lagging adoption at home
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UBC Civil Engineering Professor Sheryl Staub-French urges Canada to adopt a more advanced national strategy for building information modelling to help Canadian engineering industries to evolve.
Meet Teck’s manager of technical growth for new mines
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Job: Manager of Technical Growth at Teck Resources Limited
Champion varsity rower now developing electric powertrains for aviation
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Job: Lead Test Integration Engineer, magniX
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…
UBC Applied Science 2023/24 Annual Research Report Showcases Impact and Innovation
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Explore the 2023/24 Research and Partnerships Annual Report to learn more about the impactful research initiatives and strategic partnerships driving innovation within UBC Applied Science.