Topics: Engineering
A kind of new plastic
BNN Bloomberg | | Media coverage
Dr. Emily Cranston, a UBC professor of wood science and chemical and biological engineering, discussed new research that uses leftover organic waste to develop bioplastics that can break down in…
Mining should embrace carbon taxes. Out of self-interest
Conversation | | Media coverage
UBC mining engineering and school of public policy and global affairs researchers wrote about why mining companies would benefit from promoting the transition to less carbon-intensive energy sources.
BC LNG would take big bite out of Chinese emissions: study
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
Business in Vancouver mentioned a study co-written by UBC engineering and business researchers that looks to quantify the potential greenhouse gas reductions if China uses B.C. LNG to…
High-tech mouthguard tracks big hits to study head impacts during hockey games
CTV | | Media coverage
Dr. Lyndia Wu, a professor in the UBC's faculty of applied science, discussed her research which uses mouthguards to study head impacts during hockey games. Graham Thomas, the head of the UBC's women's…
UBC Engineering students awarded UBC Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships
| Announcement
Four UBC Engineering students — Phoebe Cheung, Tyler Lum, Cailin Ringstrom and Coralie Tcheune — have been named recipients of UBC Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships.
Merritt, B.C., aims to 3D-print homes to replace those damaged by flooding
CBC | | Media coverage
Dr. Shahria Alam, a UBCO civil engineering professor, discussed how UBC is helping replace damaged homes in Merritt using 3D printing.
UBC Applied Science-led Research Excellence Clusters announced
| Announcement
UBC’s Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition awards funding to seven Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science faculty members.
New wearable technology can measure blood sugar using sweat
| Announcement
Safoora Khosravi, a PhD student in UBC's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has developed an advanced wearable glucose sensor that could reduce the need for painful finger pricks by people living with diabetes.
Real Friends are Allies Too
| Spotlight
Though popular opinion warns against mixing business with friendship, the pages of entrepreneurial history will reveal a host of successful ventures that were founded by good friends.
UBC Applied Science profs receive Envisioning Equality award
| Announcement
Dr. Sheryl Staub-French, a professor of civil engineering, and Dr. Sabrina Wong, a professor of nursing, have been named recipients of the UBC Envisioning Equality award.