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.
Using chemical engineering to launch a consulting career in environmental assessment
| Spotlight
What kind of work do you do and what is its impact? I’m an environmental assessment and permitting specialist at WSP. My role is to help clients understand the environmental impacts of their projects — not just on the natural environment, but…
Gold mining near Tofino? Inside Imperial Metals' controversial exploration permit
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
UBC Mining Engineering Professor Scott Dunbar prompts concerns about acid mine drainage and salmon habitats at the Tranquil Creek watershed, where Imperial Metals has aquired a five-year exploration permit to drill for gold.
Engineering healthier futures through wearable technology
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What kind of work do you do? I am a senior mechanical engineer at Garmin, working on the biosensor platform technology team. I help lead the mechanical design of wearable biometric sensor platforms – the parts of our devices that measure things…
In Memoriam: The Interdisciplinary Legacy of Wayne White (1944 – 2026)
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The UBC Faculty of Applied Science is saddened by the passing of visionary alum and philanthropist Wayne White (BASc'67) at the age of 82. An early champion of interdisciplinary education, Wayne’s generosity to students continues through his…
UBCO engineering researcher named an international leader in earthquake-resilient construction
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Dr. Lisa Tobber's collaboration with New Zealand researchers aims to strengthen the safety and resilience of prefabricated buildings.
From TRU to UBC: A transfer journey into computer engineering
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What got you interested in engineering? A lot of different things. Math and science always came naturally to me in elementary school, and in high school I took a coding course and a robotics course. Everything just clicked — the logic made…
HATCH Venture Builder celebrates the graduation of six high-impact start-ups
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Four of the six ventures graduating from the accelerator are affiliated with UBC Applied Science.
UBC Okanagan engineering professors recognized with national CSCE honours
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UBCO School of Engineering professors Dr. Shahria Alam and Dr. Qian Chen have received prestigious national honours from the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering for their outstanding contributions to engineering.
New technology at Hupacasath’s water treatment plant garners award for NTC Capital Program
Ha-Shilth-Sa | | Media coverage
Hupacasath has always had issues with clean drinking water at the Klehkoot reserve and have looked at many options over the years. The nation has worked with UBC and NTC to pilot a successful clean drinking water project.