Topics: Engineering
UBC researchers look to the past to improve construction sustainability
| Announcement
Researchers at UBC Okanagan are revisiting old building practices — the use of by-products and cast-offs — as a way to improve building materials and sustainability of the trade.
Civil Engineering 1983 – 40th Reunion
| Spotlight
Our group of 30 graduates, 18 spouses, and 3 professors gathered for the 40th "Civil '83" reunion event held on June 24th, 2023, in Surrey. It included plenty of opportunities to chat with old friends and reminisce over…
Mind the gap: A failure of communication in mining
Forbes | | Media coverage
The Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining at UBC was mentioned for excellence in mining education.
'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says
Vancouver Is Awesome | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Peyman Servati and PhD candidate Arvin Tashakori developed a wearable “smart glove” that may help stroke survivors regain their hand functions. B.C. stroke survivors will be testing the glove as part…
I took a driverless taxi and here’s why it freaked me out
Daily Hive | | Media coverage
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, civil engineering professor, said self-driving technology is not ready for full deployment in Canada as it needs more development.
The Sky’s The Limit For Alyona
| Spotlight
An exchange to Delft was a doorway to new academic and cultural experiences for Alyona Glazyrina.
Interdisciplinary UBC course trains future generation of humanitarian engineers
| Announcement
A unique new course at UBC puts engineering and arts students into design teams to tackle real-life problems from NGOs around the world.
Research finds elevated levels of rare earth elements in East Kootenay coalfield samples
Today in BC | | Media coverage
Researchers at the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering conducted a study which found elevated levels of certain rare earth elements in coal deposits from East Kootenay.
Understanding how wind farms interact with wind can optimize their power
Earth.com | | Media coverage
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff, with doctoral student Sebastiano Stipa, is part of a team of researchers studying how wind farms can change airstream patterns.
Two UBC Engineering students awarded 2024 Cansbridge Fellowship
| Announcement
UBC engineering students Matthew Chow and Lily Watt have been named recipients of the 2024 Cansbridge Fellowship.