Strategic Priority Areas: Future of Work

Beyond blaming red tape

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UBC professor Davide Elmo argues that the mining industry needs a fundamental transformation in order to streamline the permitting process and meet today’s environmental and societal expectations.

Taking to the skies – from design and construction project leader to pilot in training

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Job: Pilot in training through the Delta Propel Company Pilot Training Program 

Working at the interface of software and electrical engineering

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A well-rounded engineering education: From key roles at UBC Supermileage to a study abroad term in Denmark and international co-op experiences that have led to career success

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.

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