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UBC Applied Science research and outreach receive over $12M investment
| Announcement
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
| Announcement
UBC Nursing Professor Sally Thorne is appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada.
2023 Dean’s Awards honour Applied Science faculty and staff
| Announcement
Eight exemplary members of the UBC Applied Science community received the 2023 Dean's Awards in recognition of their significant contributions, innovation in research and teaching, and dedication to students.
Top UBCO Engineering student recognized at 2023 graduation ceremony
Castanet News | | Media coverage
Solomon Thiessen, described as an "exceptionally gifted" School of Engineering student, was awarded UBC's Governor General's Silver Medal for achieving the highest academic standing of all students in their graduating year.
Lukas Ewing wins 2023 Michael Evamy Scholarship
Canadian Architect | | Media coverage
SALA student Lukas Ewing was awarded for his research project to explore adoption and transient spaces.
Materials engineers win CHAIR 2022 Community Leadership Award
Financial Post | | Media coverage
Material engineering experts Dr. Edouard Asselin and Dr. Amanda Clifford were recognized for their leading research on copper for infection prevention and control.