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Why is everything 'quantum' now?

CBC News | | Media coverage

A CBC reporter spoke to ECE's Dr. Joseph Salfi at UBC’s Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute to learn more about quantum science.  

Transform Your Engineering Journey with Global Exchange Programs

| Spotlight

Sara's experience of Engineering as an exchange student who visited a school in Switzerland.

Building a Career Through Capstone Projects in Engineering

| Spotlight

Grace's learning in the capstone project took her to pursue a career in that field.

CO2 to fuel: New thermoelectric generators could power Mars colonization

Interesting Engineering | | Media coverage

CHBE's Dr. Curtis Berlinguette described how his team have found a way to power chemical reactions that, if scaled to an industrial scale, could sustain life on Mars. 

Dr. Tony Yang is revolutionizing construction with AI, robotics and 5G

The Ubyssey | | Media coverage

CIVL's Dr. Tony Yang is revolutionizing construction with AI, robotics and 5G, along with around 50 UBC graduate students.

Dr. Tony Yang receives funding from Rogers, Mitacs, and NSERC for 5G-enabled smart construction research

| Announcement

Dr. Tony Yang has been awarded $812,000 in industrial funding from Rogers, Mitacs and NSERC to advance cutting-edge research in 5G-enabled smart construction, robotic automation and AI-driven inspections.

Dr. Adam Clare elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

| Announcement

UBC Mechanical Engineering Professor Adam Thomas Clare has been elected Fellow of the United Kingdom’s prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering.

Made-in-BC breakthrough a game changer for heart valve tech, say researchers

Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage

Dr. Hadi Mohammadi and a team of UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a mechanical heart valve that lasts a lifetime without the need for blood thinners.

CFI JELF funds five Applied Science-affiliated projects

| Announcement

Projects led by UBC Engineering's Drs. Kiana Amini, Dominic Liao-Mcpherson, Alexandra Tavasoli and Kefei Wen received funding through the CFI JELF competition.

UBC cleantech startup Fibernx recognized in BC and Alberta for carbon fibre innovation

Techcouver | | Media coverage

UBC Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin was recognized for their carbon fibre innovation at startup Fibernx Technologies.

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