Topics: Engineering
German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
| Announcement
UBC Applied Science research is making waves - with the President of Germany visiting UBC to see the practical solutions that Applied Science researchers are developing to address complex challenges like climate change and clean energy.
“Being a great problem solver improves your ability to contribute and opens up opportunity for personal freedom.”
| Spotlight
Job: CEO and Co-Founder of Sens.AI
Working at the cutting edge of the water industry
| Spotlight
Job: Staff Professional and Regional Reuse Lead – Canada, Carollo Engineers
UBC-led international team proposes global framework to tackle toxic tire pollution crisis
| Announcement
UBC researchers call for urgent action on unregulated tire chemicals linked to fish deaths and potential human health risks.
Using technology to get ahead of wildfires
| Announcement
UBC Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Qian Chen and her team are deploying thermal sensors, AI-driven monitoring and predictive algorithms to detect fire-related risks before they escalate.
Homeowners question government over PFAS contamination cleanup
National Observer | | Media coverage
Johan Foster, an associate professor at UBC chemical and biological engineering discusses the chemical contamination in communities surrounding airports.
How lessons can be learned from B.C.‘s Red Chris mine to help future rescues
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Dwayne Tannant, a professor of geotechnical engineering at UBC Okanagan, comments on the culture of the mining industry as it expands beyond BC and the demand for critical minerals rises.
Gaining skills and experience in a 16-month co-op position
| Spotlight
How did you get interested in engineering?Growing up, I loved playing with Lego and making things, and I’ve always been into math and science. I realized engineering could be a way for me to pursue these interests and contribute my skills in ways…
UBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers awarded over $4.5 million through CIHR
UBC Research + Innovation | | Media coverage
A total of 7 projects led by UBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers were awarded over $4.5 million in combined funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Spring 2025 competition.
The tailings investigator
CIM Magazine | | Media coverage
Luis Alberto Torres-Cruz, an assistant professor in mining engineering at UBC reflects on his career in spearheading safety in the mining industry and his dedication to educating future engineers on tailings management.