Topics: Alumni
From UBC Engineering to the Royal Canadian Air Force
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What kind of work do you do? I’m an Aerospace Engineering Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, where I support the airworthiness, maintenance and long-term fleet management of the CP-140 Aurora aircraft. My role blends engineering,…
A made-in-BC heat pump with global impact
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A UBC Okanagan School of Engineering graduate built Vitalis, a Kelowna clean refrigeration company, that is now positioned for export growth.
Using chemical engineering to launch a consulting career in environmental assessment
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What kind of work do you do and what is its impact? I’m an environmental assessment and permitting specialist at WSP. My role is to help clients understand the environmental impacts of their projects — not just on the natural environment, but…
Engineering healthier futures through wearable technology
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What kind of work do you do? I am a senior mechanical engineer at Garmin, working on the biosensor platform technology team. I help lead the mechanical design of wearable biometric sensor platforms – the parts of our devices that measure things…
In Memoriam: The Interdisciplinary Legacy of Wayne White (1944 – 2026)
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The UBC Faculty of Applied Science is saddened by the passing of visionary alum and philanthropist Wayne White (BASc'67) at the age of 82. An early champion of interdisciplinary education, Wayne’s generosity to students continues through his…
Cross-Functional Engineering Leadership and Community
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Surya Krishna, a mechanical engineering graduate from the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, is recognized as a 2026 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
From Adaptive Sports to Biomedical Engineering
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Brianna Tsuyuki, School of Biomedical Engineering graduate, is recognized as a 2026 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Aspiring Indigenous Nurse Leader
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Crystal Point, Master of Science in Nursing graduate, is recognized as a 2026 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Stargazing to Problem-Solving on the Undercurrent of Physics
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Sabiha Bhuiyan, Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering graduate, is recognized as a 2026 Rising Star.
Expanding Human Touch Through Teleoperation
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David Black, a PhD graduate in Electrical and Computer Engineering, is recognized as a 2026 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.