Topics: Engineering
Recent Graduates from UBC Mining Enjoy a Summer Picnic at Kitsilano Beach
| Spotlight
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
| Spotlight
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
| Announcement
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
| Announcement
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
| Announcement
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.
Three Applied Science doctoral students join UBC's Public Scholars Initiative
| Announcement
Applied Science members Esther Roorda, Michelle Gagnon and Meghna Mohandas have joined UBC's Public Scholars Initiative.
UBC Engineering Alumni Spend an Adventurous Weekend at Qualicum Beach
| Spotlight
Our recent student reunion at Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island was a tremendous success, thanks to the support of the Alumni Engagement Fund. This long-awaited gathering allowed our group to reconnect and create lasting memories over a delightful…
Bulking and foaming bacteria: Improving wastewater pollution removal
Water Canada | | Media coverage
CIVL's Dr. Ryan Ziels discusses research he co-led on activated sludge processes to help Canada's wastewater treatment processes.