Topics: International Student Experience
From refugee camp to UBC to an impressive career at Kiewit
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What got you interested in engineering?I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that’s been embroiled in civil war for decades, and I grew up in a refugee camp in Swaziland. For some reason, even as a very small child, I was…
From Sri Lanka to Vancouver: UBC alum named to BC Business 30 Under 30 for healthcare innovation
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UBC Biomedical Engineering alum Madhini Vigneswaran was recently named to the 2025 BC Business 30 Under 30 list for her innovative work in biomedical engineering and her commitment to community.
Rethinking Supply Chains for Resilience: The Role of Blockchain
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Samuel Yousefi, a PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
From Circuits to Community: Building More Than Just Machines at UBC
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Ananya Swaminathan, UBC Electrical Engineering graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Technical Background In Mechanical Engineering Has Propelled Baptiste’s Career
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Baptiste shares his experience in mechanical engineering and how that has shape his career.
Launching A Career In Technology And Business
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Sijan's experience in computer engineering and her plans after graduation.
Applying His Skills In Math And Science To Help Others
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Why did you want to study engineering?Engineering has always aligned with my interests. I was born in India and raised in Malawi, and during my schooling a lot of my academic interests focused on math and science. My school emphasized…
Being Part Of An Engineering Consulting Firm Is A Non-Stop Learning Experience
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Pavni's decision of choosing engineering and how that has shaped her career.
Engineering Is About Developing Effective And Accessible Solutions
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Goksu's interest in CHBE and experience working on the Chem E-Car and in the Zandstra Laboratory.
Enriching Health Through Engineering: Madhini's Story
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Madhini's interest in improving lives through healthcare and how engineering helped her achieve that dream.