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When the chips are up

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Few people can claim, as Colin Harris can, to have been part of a team that contributed, in the 1990s, to the evolution of the Internet. But given the complexity of his company’s innovation, many of us may need Google to understand it. While any…

UBC students construct one of Canada’s first ‘carbon-minimal’ hempcrete buildings

The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage

UBC student engineering and architectural team Third Quadrant Design’s new carbon-minimal hempcrete building was featured by the media. The team was advised by SALA associate professor Dr. Adam Rysanek.

Over $10 million in NSERC funding for UBC Applied Science quantum research, engineering training 

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Over $10 million in NSERC funding have been awarded to UBC Applied Science for quantum computing research and innovative new training programs in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials engineering.

UBCO engineering students cap off year with showcase

Castanet Kelowna | | Media coverage

UBC Okanagan engineering students set to graduate this year gathered Friday at Kelowna’s KF Centre for Excellence to showcase their year-long capstone projects, where they learn how to collaborate with industry partners to solve real world problems.

UBC engineering, architecture students redefine sustainable construction

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Welcome to UBC Third Space Commons - a near-zero carbon emissions building designed and built by students from UBC Applied Science and other faculties. This new space at UBC Vancouver is the first such building designed by students in Canada.

4 universities around the world pioneering sustainable mining

Study International | | Media coverage

UBC's Normal B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering was named as one of the four universities making it their mission to produce graduates who can and care about making the mining industry more sustainable.

Projecting a new generation into tech success

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Four Life Sciences Tech Entrepreneurs Give Back to the Influential UBC Engineering Physics Project Lab

UBC Applied Science Co-op Networking Reception ‘puts a face to name’ as students meet top employers

Ubyssey | | Media coverage

Engineering students gathered to meet top-employers at the UBC Applied Science Co-op Networking Reception.

Best MS & Engineering Colleges in 2023

Time Business News | | Media coverage

University of British Columbia was named third on the list of Time Business News' Best Engineering Colleges in Canada.

Applied Science staff recognized with 2022 Dean’s Awards

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Recognizing staff members' exceptional contributions to UBC Applied Science, the 2022 Dean's Staff Awards for Excellence go to Tamara Ross, Erik Wilson, Renee Leboe, Heather Gerrits, Ellen Siu, Erin Fehr and Dr. Joanne Moszynski.

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