Topics: Awards

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.

Four UBC engineers receive Order of the White Rose scholarships

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The students are among the recipients of the scholarship program honouring the 14 women killed at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989.

How the Mechanical Engineering class of 1984 is giving back

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At their 40th reunion, Maurice Duteau, president of the Mechanical Engineering class of 1984, stood and announced to the group, “many of us have been quite successful and it’s time to pay it back.”

Climate advocate honoured on the 15th anniversary of McEwen Family Teacher Recognition Award

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Winnipeg science educator Heather Eckton receives the 2025 McEwen Family Teacher Recognition Award, given annually to an outstanding high school teacher.

Two Applied Science staff recognized with 2025 President's Awards

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Jen Pelletier has received a President's Service Award for Excellence, and Danielle Walker was recognized with a President’s Staff Award for Leadership. 

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.

Outstanding UBC Applied Science staff and faculty recognized with 2025 Dean’s Awards

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Nine faculty and staff members have been recognized for their exemplary contributions.

UBC Engineering grad wins Governor General's Silver Medal

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Nomi Danzig has been recognized with Canada's most prestigious academic honour for undergraduate students.

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering student receives Gold Medal Award from Engineers Canada

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SBME student Neil Mitra recognized for "ambition and heart" in his endeavours to innovate diagnostic technologies.

Two UBC Engineering professors named Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellows

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Dr. Julian Zhishen Cheng of UBCO School of Engineering and Dr. Vincent Wong of UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering recognized for outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada.

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