Topics: Alumni Success
UBC engineer wins national James Dyson Award for innovative menstrual pad
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UBC Biomedical Engineering alumnus and adjunct professor Rashmi Prakash recognized for creating a fully compostable pad that's both sustainable and reliable.
An engineering degree launches a career in business consulting
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Job: Consultant at Boston Consulting GroupWould you be surprised to learn that a degree in mining engineering can launch a career in business consulting? Denny Tian says that the knowledge and problem-solving skills he acquired in mining engineering…
What’s it like to work on high-end business jets?
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Job: Electrical Software Cabin Systems Integration Engineer, BombardierCynric Li loved the project-focused nature of Integrated Engineering and being able to work on real-world, student-directed projects with his classmates in each year of the…
Work with a purpose: Consulting engineer designs energy-efficient buildings
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Job: Mechanical Engineer, CHA ConsultingDiego Sanchez started out in science but switched to engineering for something more hands-on and less theoretical. After completing the joint UNBC-UBC environmental engineering program, he launched his career…
How engineering skills transfer to the C-suite
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Job: President and CEO of Banyan Gold Corporation
Integrated engineering alum is a multiskilled and inspiring trailblazer
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Job: Electrical Engineer, BC Hydro
“Being a great problem solver improves your ability to contribute and opens up opportunity for personal freedom.”
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Job: CEO and Co-Founder of Sens.AI
Working at the cutting edge of the water industry
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Job: Staff Professional and Regional Reuse Lead – Canada, Carollo Engineers
Electrical engineering alum turned entrepreneur: Meet Natik
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Job: Co-founder of YCJ Venture Studio
Integrated engineering set Han Yu up to work on drivetrain systems for Hyundai
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Job: Design engineer, Hyundai Motor Group Why did you choose to study engineering at UBC?I was interested in engineering from when I was a small child – I remember how satisfying it was when I was able to fix a friend’s broken toy. As I got…