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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.
Three Applied Science staff receive 2023 President’s Awards
UBC Focus on People | | Media coverage
Applied Science staff members Sara Buse, Sean Buxton and Jennifer Pelletier receive the 2023 President's Staff Awards for Leadership, Creativity and Innovation, and Advancing Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence, respectively.
Two UBC Engineering faculty members elected to Royal Society of Canada
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Dr. Emily Cranston, a professor in chemical and biological engineering and wood science, and Dr. Jian Liu, an associate professor at the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, are two of the Royal Society of Canada's newest Members.
UBC electrical and computer engineering expert named Canada Research Chair
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Dr. Olivia Di Matteo, a new Canada Research Chair in Quantum Software and Algorithms, shares what her current and future research looks like.
UBC Applied Science research and outreach receive over $12M investment
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Forty-seven UBC engineering and nursing projects have received federal and provincial funding to advance innovation and learning, support research that tackles the challenges of human equity and climate change, and promote STEM to B.C. youth.
Vancouver man wins award for work aimed at improving air quality
Surrey Now-Leader | | Media coverage
Chemical and biological engineering postdoctoral researcher Dr. Kevin Kung received the Mitacs Environmental Entrepreneur Award.
Interdisciplinary Applied Science research tackles health inequities, healthy aging
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Five interdisciplinary research projects involving UBC Applied Science researchers are each receiving up to $25,000 from UBC Health to develop innovative solutions to pressing health challenges.
From waste to want: Converting carbon dioxide to liquid fuels and carbon fibres
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Is it possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating useful products? UBC researchers are exploring how to transform carbon dioxide into liquid fuels and carbon fibres.
ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ Education Fund awarded to three recipients
Canadian Architect | | Media coverage
Three UBC Okanagan engineering students were awarded the Ḵeloten Ȼe Sistew̱ education fund for re-defining engineering design, inclusion and professionalism in Canada by through Indigenous practices and ideals.
Dr. Sally Thorne appointed Member of the Order of Canada
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UBC Nursing Professor Sally Thorne is appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada.