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‘Public health wasn’t the first priority,’ critics say after refinery leak
Canada's National Observer | | Media coverage
An air-quality monitoring project led by UBC mechanical engineering researchers received record reports following an industrial accident at Burnaby’s Parkland refinery.
How effective a climate solution is removing CO2 from the atmosphere?
CBC | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alex Tavasoli is researching how to capture and store CO2 and exploring uses for captured CO2 and waste.
Forty-five years on, the Elephant Guard Award supports the spirit behind student clubs
| Spotlight
We recently talked to Ian MacLean and Ken McMillan, two Mechanical Engineering alumni who are part of a group that formed the Elephant Guard Award, a fund that supports students who show significant engagement with the MECH Club. Academics are only…
B.C. offers certainty for miners not found elsewhere, says Premier Eby
Today in BC | | Media coverage
Dr. John Steen (Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering; Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining) commented on mining in B.C.
Vancouver and Burnaby residents reported extreme chemical smell and coughing following Parkland refinery accident
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
A project led by mechanical engineering researchers called “Smell Vancouver” received record reports following an industrial accident at Burnaby’s Parkland refinery. Dr. Naomi Zimmerman commented on the reports.
Some dig, others bury first phase of B.C.’s critical minerals strategy
Victoria News | | Media coverage
Professor Dr. John Steen (Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering; Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining) commented on the B.C. government’s critical minerals strategy.
Would British Columbians support a tax increase to fund an improved snow response?
CBC BC Today | | Media coverage
UBCO civil engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove discussed the results of a survey on Kelowna residents' thoughts around taxes and snow response.
Vancouver weather: Why can't buses make it up snowy hills?
The Province | | Media coverage
UBCO civil engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove said the infrequent snow and lack of machinery in Metro Vancouver makes it difficult for roads to be plowed quickly when it snows.
How AI could help the water industry curb its thirst for energy
Fortune | | Media coverage
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said that the water industry is risk-averse to trying new approaches such as AI as the industry is responsible for public health.
Stroke survivors regain grip on life with game-changing 'Smart glove'
Interesting Engineering | | Media coverage
ECE professor Dr. Peyman Servati and PhD student Arvin Tashakori have 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 of a study led by physical…