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Farmers, engineer raise concerns over major Surrey road extension
CBC | | Media coverage
Civil engineering PhD candidate Amir Hassanpour commented on a proposal for a major road extension in Surrey, BC.
Taiwan earthquake: Preparing for aftershocks an immediate priority, civil engineering professor says
CNBC | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang discussed the immediate concerns surrounding the major earthquake that hit Taiwan Wednesday.
Math lessons from deepfakes of Drake, other celebrities on TikTok raise concerns about misinformation
CBC | | Media coverage
Engineering physics instructor Miti Isbasescu commented on the use of AI to create deepfake videos of celebrities explaining math concepts.
Foresight Canada announces winners in 2024 BC Cleantech Awards
T-Net | | Media coverage
Foresight Canada awarded training institution of the year to the MEL CEEN Program at the University of British Columbia, and educator of the year to Vikramaditya Yadav, Director, MEL Program in Sustainable Process Engineering.
Exploring Data Science with UBC Alumni Over a Delicious Indian Meal!
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Recently, I had the pleasure of joining a group of UBC alumni at a popular Indian restaurant in Surrey, BC, namely Barney's Karahiwala. The purpose of our gathering was to discuss potential improvements in Data Science, a topic close to all of…
Salad Rolls, Sushi, & Crafts with UBC APSC Alumni!
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Gathering with old friends is always a special occasion, but when it involves a creative twist and delicious food, it becomes an unforgettable experience. Recently, I had the pleasure of reuniting with some of my civil engineering friends where we…
Reconnecting UBC APSC Alumni Over Pizza!
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We were able to catch up with our fellow APSC alumni over some pizza and beer at Strathcona Beer Company. While not all of us live in Vancouver anymore, some of us were in town to complete the UBC triathlon over the weekend. This dinner and funds…
Pizza Lunch with UBC Engineering Alumni
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Nearly 10 years after graduating, a group of old friends from UBC Engineering gathered to share some laughs and reminiscence about the good old days at UBC. Although it feels like it was just last year that we were wandering Main Mall and cramming…
Chinese New Year Get-Together with Dumplings, Fun, and UBC APSC Alumni!
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We are a group of international friends, whose friendship began 2 years ago within the UBC Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) and Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) 2022 cohort. After graduation, we became family and friends that have…
Strike! UBC Applied Science Alumni Reconnect Over Bowling Bash
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In a heartwarming reunion reminiscent of their university days, a group of UBC Applied Science graduates recently came together to roll strikes and reminisce about their shared journey through the halls of academia. Set against the backdrop of Dell…