Topics: Engineering
Kelowna Senior Secondary partners with UBCO for the future of engineering
Castanet | | Media coverage
A partnership between UBC Okanagan's School of Engineering and Kelowna Senior Secondary is helping Grade 11 and 12 students kickstart their engineering education.
Via Rail trip between Halifax, Montreal to take longer due to poor rail conditions
CBC News | | Media coverage
School of Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove said more investment in train travel in Canada could be a boon financially and environmentally.
'Not just hype': Why BC is doubling down on hydrogen to help curb emissions
The Province | | Media coverage
School of Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff said hydrogen is no longer driven by hype but demonstrated test cases and substantial investments.
BC launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said forever chemicals are found in many consumer products and have been linked with health and environmental problems.
International Women in Engineering Day 2024: Celebrating UBC Engineering’s leading women graduates
| Announcement
Meet four inspiring women from the UBC Engineering Class of 2024 who are already making contributions to the field of engineering and paving the way for future generations.
Applied Science 2024 Dean's Awards highlights exceptional faculty and staff
| Announcement
Nine outstanding faculty and staff members from UBC Applied Science have received the 2024 Dean's Awards.
Three UBC Engineering alumni team up to create real-time altered realities
| Spotlight
Imagine a future where the barriers of translation no longer exist. Where you can watch a live video from anywhere in the world, translated into your language of choice instantly. And you’d hardly even notice that they were speaking a different…
Cleantech startup launches out of UBC with specialized carbon fibre innovation
Techcouver.com | | Media coverage
Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin and Bioproducts Institute (BPI)'s Dr. Frank Ko are deploying techniques to create sub-micron fibres.
How to prepare for "the big one"
CKNW Weekends with Scott Shantz | | Media coverage
Civil Engineering Research Associate and Sessional Lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani-Dashtaki discusses earthquake preparation with CKNW's Scott Shantz.
Could a Calgary-like water disaster happen in Metro Vancouver?
The Province | | Media coverage
Civil Engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos said Metro Vancouver can provide enough water if a major repair of a water main is needed.