Strategic Priority Areas: Solutions for People
New algorithm maps safest routes for city drivers
| Announcement
UBC engineering researchers are developing a new algorithm approach which identifies the safest possible route in an urban network using real-time crash risk data, and can be incorporated into navigation apps such as Google Maps.
Being The Bridge Between Technology And Business
| Spotlight
Arpan's experience in Biomedical Engineering and his journey with his startup.
Applying Your Knowledge To Positively Impact The World
| Spotlight
Roger's decision to pursue electrical engineering and how that led him to working at General Motors.
A Career That Offers A Healthy Work-Life Balance
| Spotlight
Erin's decision of choosing chemical engineering and combining it with sustainability. She moved on to incorporate both in her career.
Interdisciplinary Applied Science research tackles health inequities, healthy aging
| Announcement
Five interdisciplinary research projects involving UBC Applied Science researchers are each receiving up to $25,000 from UBC Health to develop innovative solutions to pressing health challenges.
Wearable screens? Researchers develop stretchy, color-changing display
Tech Times | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering researchers Dr. John Madden and Claire Preston have developed a flexible display that promises to be a game-changer in industries from healthcare to packaging.
Dr. Sally Thorne appointed Member of the Order of Canada
| Announcement
UBC Nursing Professor Sally Thorne is appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada.
Dr. Sally Thorne among 85 new Order of Canada appointees
The Globe and Mail (subscription) | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Sally Thorne has been appointed Member of the Order of Canada for her extensive contributions to the practice and discipline of nursing.
Co-op Chronicles: Thriving in Computer Engineering
| Spotlight
Arya's experience with Computer engineering and her co-op journey.
Canadian collaboration to develop national standards for substance use education and intervention in schools
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Emily Jenkins discusses how the National Centre for Innovation and educational professionals are transforming substance use education in the K-12 school system.