Topics: Engineering

This UBC professor is spinning the stuff of electric dreams

| Announcement

Materials engineering expert Dr. Yasmine Abdin is transforming bitumen from Alberta oilsands into carbon fibre, a lightweight material used in electric cars and aeroplanes.

Engineering Change: A Woman's Commitment to Promote Diversity in Engineering through Co-op and Work Learn Opportunities

| Spotlight

Zahra's journey in engineering, the courses she took and liked and her experience in Deloitte, BlackBerry, Microsoft, and Scotiabank.

Rowing Through Environmental Engineering: Elizabeth's Experience

| Spotlight

Elizabeth's experience in engineering; from choosing her specialization in environmental engineering to courses she liked and her plans for the future.

Future of renewable energy looks like a giant battery as Vancouver company scales up production

Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage

Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Martin Ordonez said battery power is needed to hit net-zero goals for power production. 

Top UBCO Engineering student recognized at 2023 graduation ceremony

Castanet News | | Media coverage

Solomon Thiessen, described as an "exceptionally gifted" School of Engineering student, was awarded UBC's Governor General's Silver Medal for achieving the highest academic standing of all students in their graduating year.

Making An Impact: The Reason Tuugu Chose Engineering

| Spotlight

Tuugu's experience as an international student in engineering and his plans post graduation.

Stay Adaptable And Have Faith That Things Will Work Out

| Spotlight

Nadine's experience in engineering and her current work at Teck Resources.

The shipping climate crunch

The Tyee | | Media coverage

Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Amanda Giang conducted a study that investigated climate policy in the shipping industry. 

Thriving In Engineering: Making The Most Out Of Every Opportunity

| Spotlight

Mariah's journey from studying mechanical engineering to becoming a Mechanical Staff Engineer at Intel.

Materials engineers win CHAIR 2022 Community Leadership Award

Financial Post | | Media coverage

Material engineering experts Dr. Edouard Asselin and Dr. Amanda Clifford were recognized for their leading research on copper for infection prevention and control.

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