Topics: Engineering
'One piece of the puzzle': UBC Sustainability Hub and SFU Sustainability host post-COP27 discussion
Ubyssey | | Media coverage
Materials engineering student Rynn Zhang spoke to her experience at the UN Conference of the Parties 27 (COP27) and reflected on the urgency for action and bringing attention to Canada as a global emitter.
Acid-base chemistry makes fuels from air possible
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I was raised in Kelowna, BC and received my BSc in Chemical Engineering Co-op at the University of Alberta. I joined the Berlinguette group at UBC in 2018 to pursue my PhD in Chemical & Biological Engineering. There, we worked as a…
‘It was transformative’: Nelson residents reflect on attending COP27
Today in BC | | Media coverage
Electrical and computer engineering graduate student Gideon Berry discussed their "transformative" experience at COP27.
Over $5M awarded to UBC Engineering research advancing climate change mitigation
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Two UBC Engineering research projects that aim to understand and quantify transportation emissions in Canada are receiving over $5 million in funding from the Government of Canada.
‘I basically live in a construction site’: UBC scientist leads research on disaster-resilient building
Journal of Commerce | | Media coverage
Dr. Lisa Tobber, a civil engineering professor, is the head of a research project that will test new building materials for disaster resilience and try to create the perfect equation for construction optimization.
Microencapsulation research is focused on scaling up feeding into space
Nutra Ingredients USA | | Media coverage
Dr. John Frostad, an assistant professor in chemical and biological engineering, leads a team that is creating new ways of encapsulating omega-3 fatty acids so that they can extend its shelf life.
Applied Science staff recognized with 2022 Dean’s Awards
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Recognizing staff members' exceptional contributions to UBC Applied Science, the 2022 Dean's Staff Awards for Excellence go to Tamara Ross, Erik Wilson, Renee Leboe, Heather Gerrits, Ellen Siu, Erin Fehr and Dr. Joanne Moszynski.
Setting a new course: It's never too late to make a career change
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I was born and raised in Jonquière, Québec and decided to join the Canadian Armed Forces straight out of high school to serve as a Naval Combat Systems Engineer. I received a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada…
UBCO study tracking travel through COVID needs your help
InfoTel | | Media coverage
Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi, assistant professor of civil engineering at UBCO, is leading a study that is looking into how travel patterns changed through the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers are offering a chance to win gift cards for people willing to…
Solving problems with a little bit of everything
Research2Reality | | Media coverage
The UBC School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) is the first inter-faculty school at the UBC, acting as a hub between experts from many fields. SBME director Peter Zandstra and students discussed the benefits of the…