Topics: Engineering
From Waste to Watts: Felicia Crozier Champions Biofuel Innovation
| Spotlight
Felicia Crozier, UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering alum, leads a 12-member team at Convertus Group’s Surrey biofuel facility, converting organic waste into renewable natural gas and compost through anaerobic digestion.
The Big One: British Columbia faces an inevitable earthquake (French)
Quebec Science | | Media coverage
An article on BC's earthquake preparedness highlighted UBC research on increasing seismic resilience in buildings, quoting Dr. Tony Yang and Dr. Mehrtash Motamedi from the Department of Civil Engineering.
New year, new tools: Geering Up ignites children’s passion for quantum science
La Source | | Media coverage
Ella Meyer, quantum computing outreach coordinator for Geering Up, discusses how to make quantum concepts accessible to children.
UBC professor brings Christmas cheer to Ukraine, Moldova, Romania
Global News | | Media coverage
UBC Okanagan engineering professor Dr. Ray Taheri organized a humanitarian initiative to spread joy in Eastern Europe.
AI and robotic arms flex new tech muscles to boost lagging home construction in Canada
CBC | | Media coverage
Dr. Tony Yang, a civil engineering professor at the Smart Structures Lab, spoke about the use of AI in construction.
10 impacts UBC Applied Science had in 2024
| Announcement
A look back at 10 stories that showcase how UBC Applied Science research and discoveries are transforming lives and tackling global challenges.
Exploring Boundaries: A Computer Engineer’s Path through UBC and Beyond
| Spotlight
Passionate about tech, Henry Ly chose Computer Engineering for its hardware focus. His UBC journey spans co-op roles, international exchange in Australia, hackathons, and entrepreneurial courses, maximizing every opportunity.
BC MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities
Vancouver Is Awesome | | Media coverage
Dr. David Michelson, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, discussed improving high-speed internet infrastructure in Canada’s remote communities.
UBC report looks at e-bike speed risks
Global News Hour at 6 | | Media coverage
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, a professor in civil engineering and planning in the Faculty of Applied Science, is leading research into the speed of e-bikes.
UBC Okanagan partnerships fuel energy efficiency research for BC and beyond
| Announcement
SOE's Dr. Kasun Hewage was appointed the Smart Energy Research Chair position to help optimize provincial energy and reduce BC’s greenhouse gas footprint.