Topics: Engineering
UBC research tackles toxic tire chemical to protect aquatic life
| Announcement
A research initiative led by Dr. Rachel Scholes is addressing the environmental impact of 6PPDQ, a toxic chemical produced from tire wear that poses a significant threat to sensitive aquatic species.
Design and Innovation Day 2025
Apr 3, 2025 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Event
Connect with senior UBC Engineering students on Thursday, April 3! The Faculty of Applied Science invites UBC students, faculty, and staff to join them on April 3 for the annual Design and Innovation Day event. The event is an opportunity…
UBC Engineering Alumni Reconnect with Biking and Vietnamese Food
| Spotlight
On a cloudy day in March, a group of CHBE alumni reunited for a biking trip around Stanley Park, followed by a delicious Vietnamese meal. During our time at UBC, biking together and grabbing a meal afterward was a tradition, so this gathering felt…
A Night of Friendship, Plant-Based Meals, and Laughter with UBC Engineering Alumni
| Spotlight
A group of UBC Vancouver Alumni gathered on a lovely evening to enjoy healthy, plant-based meals at a cozy restaurant on Main Street. Some of us have known each other since our second year at UBC, making this gathering not just a celebration of UBC…
Catch-Up Dinner with CHBE Engineering Alumni!
| Spotlight
As UBC Engineering graduates, life has taken us in many directions, but one thing remains unchanged—the friendships we built during our years in CHBE. In between rain (and even hail) storms, UBC Alumni generously funded a dinner for me and three of…
Gaming, Laughter, and Sushi at Activate with Engineering Alumni
| Spotlight
On a rainy Vancouver evening, a group of us alumni got together to check out Activate, an indoor gaming facility filled with high-energy, interactive games that keep you on your feet the entire time. As soon as we stepped into our first game, we…
B.C. fast-tracks critical minerals mining to counter tariffs
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
Applied Science faculty, including John Steen and Nadja Kunz, share thoughts on BC’s rush to fast track critical minerals projects will impact the environment and Indigenous Rights.
Nearly half of landslides during B.C. weather disaster linked to logging, wildfire, study finds | CBC News
CBC | | Media coverage
UBCO School of Engineering Professor Dwayne Tannant comments on a new study on the landslides, debris flows and washouts that occurred during British Columbia’s atmospheric river disaster in November 2021.
Are U.S. tariffs a threat to Canadian health sciences innovators – or a golden opportunity?
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Peter Zandstra, director of the School of Biomedical Engineering, says Canada should seize the moment by actively recruiting star academics from the U.S.
Dr. Peter Zandstra awarded Killam Prize in Engineering
| Announcement
The $100,000 Killam Prize is awarded to Canadian scholars who embody research excellence. The School of Biomedical Engineering's Director was recognized for his pioneering contributions in stem cell-derived tissue development and therapeutic…