Topics: Engineering
UBC APSC Alumni Celebrate Over an Exquisite “Omakase” Dinner
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To celebrate a fellow alum's recent move to the city, a group of Toronto-based APSC graduates came together to organize a memorable evening centered around an exquisite “omakase” dinner. The menu was a feast for the senses, featuring torch-seared…
UBC APSC Alumni Enjoy Breathtaking Views on West Coast Trail
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Our short hike on the West Coast Trail was a memorable group adventure, offering a taste of the trail’s renowned challenges and stunning scenery. Located on Vancouver Island, this iconic trail is famous for its dense rainforests, rugged coastlines,…
A Memorable Day at PNE with UBC Engineering Alumni
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Our day at the PNE in Vancouver was a reunion of UBC alumni, each of us eager to relive the carefree moments of our university days while making new memories. The excitement was palpable as we arrived, ready for a day of fun, food, and friendship.…
Recent Graduates from UBC Mining Enjoy a Summer Picnic at Kitsilano Beach
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With the weather being amazing this summer, alumni from UBC Mining decided that it would be an excellent idea to have a picnic at Kitsilano Beach. We enjoyed fried chicken, fruits, and other snacks while soaking up the sunshine. All of us are recent…
A Refreshing Morning of Canoeing with UBC Engineering Alumni
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Our group gathered at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby to enjoy a refreshing morning of canoeing. We had a mix of experienced paddlers and those who hadn't picked up a paddle in over a decade. As we navigated the waters, we exchanged stories about recent…
UBC civil engineers' advanced monitoring techniques to study and preserve heritage sites
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A team from UBC Civil Engineering, led by Dr. Carlos Ventura, are using advanced monitoring techniques to study and preserve heritage sites.
Noise-dampening tech could make ships less disruptive to marine life
The Economist (subscription) | | Media coverage
MECH's Dr. Rajeev Jaiman and team are developing a way to reduce shipping noise pollution by incorporating flexible polymers into metal propeller blades.
Texting trouble: Study finds distracted walkers at higher risk of road injury
Global News | | Media coverage
New research by civil engineering researchers led by Dr. Tarek Sayed found that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks than undistracted pedestrians when crossing busy roads.
Is sustainable development possible? Only if we take a unified approach
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Dr. Davide Elmo (Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering) wrote about the need for global collaboration to achieve sustainable development.
Texting while walking puts pedestrians in danger: UBC engineering study
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New UBC engineering research analyzed actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets and concluded that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users.