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UBC engineers develop all-in-one solution to catch and destroy “forever chemicals”

| Announcement

Researchers from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering have developed a new treatment that traps and treats PFAS substances, known as “forever chemicals,” in a single, integrated system.

Former EUS President, Karisma Jutla, Reflects On UBC’s Unique Culture And Community

| Spotlight

Karisma Jutla reflects on her journey at UBC as former President of the Engineering Undergraduate Society and speaks to the importance of co-op and having more women in engineering.

SF merchants say new bike lanes kill business. Studies show otherwise 

The Frisc | | Media coverage

SCARP Professor Dr. Kelly Clifton commented on the economic impact of bikers and walkers on businesses.

After wildfires, mudslides come: Fighting the impact of climate change on rural communities

Phys.org | | Media coverage

SOE Professor Dr. Dwayne Tannant's industry-leading expertise on managing debris flows was outlined in detail.

Railway workers locked out across Canada

CTV News | | Media coverage

UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professor Dr. Gord Lovegrove discussed the railway shutdown across Canada. 

UBC Okanagan professor Lovegrove pushing for Kamloops-Osoyoos electric rail travel

CFJC Today | | Media coverage

UBCO engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove studied the technical and economic feasibility of a hydrogen-fueled passenger train in the Okanagan.  

Opinion: Some novel ideas for Vancouver's mayor and City Council

Daily Hive | | Media coverage

SCARP Professor Emerit Dr. Penny Gurstein wrote about how Vancouver’s mayor and city council can work together for the betterment of the city.  

Transit users frustrated with Surrey-Langley SkyTrain delay

CBC News | | Media coverage

SOE Associate Professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove commented on the increased cost of transit projects.  

From glowing bacteria to fruit: Unusual sources for innovative solutions

UBC Magazine | | Media coverage

APSC members Dr. Orlando Rojas, Dr. Hirra Zafar and Joseph Dahmen had their respective projects highlighted as unusual sources for innovative solutions. 

After the fires, mudslides come

| Announcement

Dr. Dwayne Tannant's expertise on debris flows was discussed.

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