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Residents in these Burnaby buildings are at 'high-risk' during extreme heat

Burnaby Now | | Media coverage

Engineering master’s student Oluwasina Agunbiade developed a toolkit for retrofitting at-risk buildings to better withstand extreme heat. 

B.C. wildfires fuelling conspiracy theories

Kelowna Capital News | | Media coverage

School of community and regional planning PhD student Wes Regan said traumatic events can lead people to conspiracies to try and make sense of what’s happening. 

I flew weightlessly on a parabolic flight to see incredible student science soar

Space.com | | Media coverage

Members of the UBC Rocket student engineering design team were among a group of Canadian students that took part in science experiments set up by National Research Council Canada.  

AI adoption may expose businesses to cybersecurity risks

Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage

Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Karthik Pattabiraman said there’s possibility for attacks in AI-based systems, even more than classic software systems. 

Incorporating An Engineering Background In Filmmaking

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Matthew's journey in materials engineering and his extracurriculars.

Come To UBC And Do It All!

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Heanan's decision of studying manufacturing engineering and his co-op and extracurricular experiences.

A big population crash is "inevitable" and it could get messy, scientist predicts

IFL Science | | Media coverage

A study by school of community and regional planning professor emeritus Dr. William Rees claimed that humanity is using up Earth’s resources at an unsustainable rate which could result in civilization collapse. 

Enriching Health Through Engineering: Madhini's Story

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Madhini's interest in improving lives through healthcare and how engineering helped her achieve that dream.

Be Confident In Who You Are And Believe In Yourself: An Engineer's Key To Success

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Raeiti's experience in environmental engineering and how she has made the most of her opportunities through co-op, clubs and exchange.

Unlocking Incredible Career Opportunities in Mining Engineering

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Jason's journey in Mining Engineering and how he has become the Vice President, Planning & Strategy at Teck Resources

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UBC is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm people (Musqueam; which means 'People of the River Grass') and Syilx Okanagan Nation. The land has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam and Syilx peoples, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next.

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