Strategic Priority Areas: Thriving Cities + Communities
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.
Two UBC Applied Science professors named Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellows
| Announcement
UBC Applied Science professors Dr. Mark Martinez and Dr. Tony Yang are among 55 new CAE Fellows.
Shifting perspectives and reimagining our streets
| Spotlight
As a passionate advocate for connected and sustainable cities, both my personal and professional experiences have focused on building healthier and happier individuals and communities. I'm intrigued by the correlation between the movement of…