Strategic Priority Areas: Future of Work
From refugee camp to UBC to an impressive career at Kiewit
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What got you interested in engineering?I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that’s been embroiled in civil war for decades, and I grew up in a refugee camp in Swaziland. For some reason, even as a very small child, I was…
Meet the 15 New UBC Spin-offs in 2024/2025
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Explore how the UBC Faculty of Applied Science contributed to 4 of 15 new spin-offs launched this year with support from the Inventions and Licensing team at Innovation UBC. These ventures are pushing boundaries in energy, clean water, and…
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 in the…
"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