Strategic Priority Areas: Thriving Cities + Communities
As B.C. fires threaten highways, communities fear their access routes will be choked off
CBC | | Media coverage
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Babak Tosarkani discussed how remote areas can better prepare for potential road closures due to wildfires.
High tech textiles: UBC researchers develop carbon fibre process sourced from oil sands materials
Collision Repair Magazine | | Media coverage
Materials engineering assistant professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin and her collaborators have turned bitumen into carbon fibre.
Researchers, academics speak out against encampment evictions in Vancouver’s DTES
The Ubyssey | | Media coverage
SCARP professor emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein among several UBC academics signing open letter to stop homeless encampment evictions
This UBC professor is spinning the stuff of electric dreams
| Announcement
Materials engineering expert Dr. Yasmine Abdin is transforming bitumen from Alberta oilsands into carbon fibre, a lightweight material used in electric cars and aeroplanes.
The Vancouver school board projects declining enrolment BC Stats suggest otherwise. Who's right?
vancouversun | | Media coverage
School of community and regional planning professor Dr. Michael Hooper commented on enrollment rates at Vancouver elementary and secondary schools.
Engineering Change: A Woman's Commitment to Promote Diversity in Engineering through Co-op and Work Learn Opportunities
| Spotlight
Zahra's journey in engineering, the courses she took and liked and her experience in Deloitte, BlackBerry, Microsoft, and Scotiabank.
Future of renewable energy looks like a giant battery as Vancouver company scales up production
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Martin Ordonez said battery power is needed to hit net-zero goals for power production.
Stay Adaptable And Have Faith That Things Will Work Out
| Spotlight
Nadine's experience in engineering and her current work at Teck Resources.
Lukas Ewing wins 2023 Michael Evamy Scholarship
Canadian Architect | | Media coverage
SALA student Lukas Ewing was awarded for his research project to explore adoption and transient spaces.
Thriving In Engineering: Making The Most Out Of Every Opportunity
| Spotlight
Mariah's journey from studying mechanical engineering to becoming a Mechanical Staff Engineer at Intel.