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Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science receive GCRC funding

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Seven Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.

The tailings investigator

CIM Magazine | | Media coverage

Luis Alberto Torres-Cruz, an assistant professor in mining engineering at UBC reflects on his career in spearheading safety in the mining industry and his dedication to educating future engineers on tailings management.

UBC Applied Science researchers receive over $9.7M in federal funding

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49 Applied Science-led projects receive support from NSERC, SSHRC and NFRF.

UBC Faculty of Applied Science appoints two Associate Deans

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Dr. Vicky Bungay and Dr. Agnes d'Entremont join the Faculty of Applied Science leadership team.

Vantage One set the foundation for Charisma’s success at UBC Engineering

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How did you become interested in engineering?I always loved math and participated in math competitions like the math Olympiad when I was younger. My parents suggested I look into the applied sciences as something to study in university, rather than…

UBC scientists propose blueprint for 'universal translator' in quantum networks

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UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joseph Salfi and his team are proposing a solution to a key hurdle in quantum networking: a device that can “translate” microwave to optical signals and vice versa.

30 years of sparking discovery

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Celebrating three decades of providing youth in British Columbia with opportunities to investigate STEM education in a fun and educational environment.

UBC Applied Science 2023/24 Annual Research Report Showcases Impact and Innovation

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Explore the 2023/24 Research and Partnerships Annual Report to learn more about the impactful research initiatives and strategic partnerships driving innovation within UBC Applied Science.

Quantum simulation maps lattice gauge theory to scalable digital circuits

Quantum Zeitgeist | | Media coverage

UBC Engineering Assistant Professor Olivia Di Matteo and her team have found a more efficient way to run complex physics simulations on quantum computers by using qutrits—quantum systems with three states—instead of regular two-state qubits, helping…

UBC Engineering grad wins Governor General's Silver Medal

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Nomi Danzig has been recognized with Canada's most prestigious academic honour for undergraduate students.

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