Topics: Engineering
Finding connections between civil engineering and tap dancing
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Why did you want to study engineering?My father is an engineer so I’ve always had the idea of studying engineering in the back of my mind as an option. When I began looking into university programs, I realized that…
Beyond AlphaFold: how AI is decoding the grammar of the genome
Nature | | Media coverage
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Carl de Boer discusses the nuances of biochemical mechanisms on DNA in the pursuit of deciphering the role of non-coding DNA in the human genome.
UBC's new building for biomedical engineering may spark an entirely new industry
NUVO | | Media coverage
The idea behind the new Gordon B. Shrum Building, which houses the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering.
“Being a great problem solver improves your ability to contribute and opens up opportunity for personal freedom.”
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Job: CEO and Co-Founder of Sens.AI
Working at the cutting edge of the water industry
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Job: Staff Professional and Regional Reuse Lead – Canada, Carollo Engineers
UBC-led international team proposes global framework to tackle toxic tire pollution crisis
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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
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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
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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…