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Over $10 million in NSERC funding for UBC Applied Science quantum research, engineering training
| Announcement
Over $10 million in NSERC funding have been awarded to UBC Applied Science for quantum computing research and innovative new training programs in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials engineering.
New tech could one day scrub ‘forever chemicals’ from your tap water
Washington Post | | Media coverage
Research led by chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni discovered a way to eliminate harmful chemicals that usually take hundreds of years to break down.
UBCO researchers create real estate market assessment tool
| Announcement
New UBC Okanagan research can help decision-makers in the real estate industry forecast future regional house prices and better explain pricing.
How mRNA vaccines could target everything from cancer to the plague
New York Post | | Media coverage
Biomedical engineering professor Dr. Anna Blakney discussed the potential applications of mRNA vaccines to treat cancer and other diseases.
Canada: scientists discover new method to break down toxic ‘forever chemicals’
The Guardian | | Media coverage
Researchers led by chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely.
The sexual decision app (18:14 mark)
CKNW Mornings with Simi | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc discussed developing a new app to promote healthy sexual decision-making and reducing pregnancies among higher-risk teens.
New UBC water treatment zaps ‘forever chemicals’ for good
| Announcement
Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely, efficiently – and for good.
SCARP Planning Studio 2023
Apr 4, 2023 | 3:45pm - 6:00pm | Event
After months of research, community engagement, partnerships, and planning, our Planning Studio teams will present their research findings and formal proposals to their community partners.
Developing period products that are healthier for the body — and the planet
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Biomedical engineering professor Rashmi Prakash and her team are learning to create compostable period products.
Major mobile carriers report service outages
Dallas Express | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. David Michelson said modern telecommunications networks are incredibly complex and require constant attention to keep them operating at high levels of service.