Strategic Priority Areas: Future of Work

Robots and AI are taking over factory floors, but manufacturing still needs the human touch

MSN | | Media coverage

Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Yusuf Altintas discussed the growing global industrial automation market, noting that AI and automation can improve the lives of operators, engineers and technicians when used correctly. 

Concussions ended Scott Ramsay's hockey career — but they've become his passion as a nurse

The Province | | Media coverage

Scott Ramsay, who graduates from UBC this week with a PhD in nursing, has been working to intervene in the lives of youth struggling with brain injury, after battling brain injury himself. 

How much further can mining go?

The Walrus | | Media coverage

Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering professors Dr. Scott Dunbar and Dr. Ilija Miskovic commented on deep mining. 

Propelling artificial intelligence to new heights

| Announcement

Jozsef Hamari, President and Chief Technology Officer at TerraSense Analytics, and Dr. Zheng Liu, Professor of Engineering at UBC Okanagan speak about the collaboration between UBCO and TerraSense and their efforts to propel AI to new heights.

AI could help address B.C.'s housing crisis. Here's how.

CTV News | | Media coverage

Structural engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang and his team at the Smart Structures Lab developed AI robots that can perform basic construction tasks on site. 

The future of mining might be smaller than you think

The Walrus | | Media coverage

Mining professor Dr. John Steen discussed how the transition to green energy is increasing the demand for metals and mining and how we can manage that demand. 

UBC, Honda researchers develop robot arm with human skin-like sensors

Interesting Engineering | | Media coverage

Electrical and computer engineering researchers Dr. Mirza Saquib Sarwar and Dr. John Madden co-developed a new soft sensor with Honda researchers, which opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics. 

Entrepreneur of the Year 2023: Tamer Mohamed is finding fact in science fiction with Aspect Biosystems

BC Business | | Media coverage

Tamer Mohamed, UBC electrical and computer engineering alum, is named Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 by BC Business.

Transferring From Science To Engineering: The Best Choice For Sharlene

| Spotlight

Sharlene's decision of transferring to engineering and how her co-op experiences have prepared her better to work full time once she graduates.

Book excerpt: The future of mining is deeper, darker, and riskier

Undark Magazine | | Media coverage

Mining professor Dr. Scott Dunbar commented on the future of deep mining. 

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