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Following my Curiosity: A Meandering Educational Journey
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I'm Caitlin (she/her) and I am honoured to have this opportunity to share my educational journey. I have been living, learning, playing, and raising my kids on the traditional and unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people for the…
From Kazakhstan to Vancouver: Pioneering Hydrogen Research, Mentorship and Sustainable Innovation While Balancing Motherhood and Global Leadership
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UBC Master of Engineering Leadership alum Aigerim Akiltayeva is now at the forefront of one of North America's first large-scale Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Project at FortisBC.
Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Social Science
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UBC Mechanical Engineering alum Jessica Wolf is now pursuing her PhD in engineering education research.
Drawing from Across Disciplines to Build Better Cities
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I’m a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Design (BDes) program, and while I’ve been lucky to call Vancouver home for the past four years, I’m originally from Phoenix, Arizona. I left home to study abroad during high school in Changshu, China, and…
The Symbiotic Relationship of Culture and Landscape Architecture
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UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture alum Zahra Hirji
Designing for Curiosity and Belonging – My Journey of Learning and Unlearning in Healthcare Leadership
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Ellison Chung recently completely the Masters of Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education at UBC.
The Power of Patience, Perseverance and Dedication
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UBC Okanagan School of Engineering alum Liam Krebbers will continue to study combustion at Princeton University where he will be pursuing a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Combining Interests in Engineering and Global Health
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Pranav Shrestha graduated with a PhD from UBC Mechanical Engineering and hopes to continue developing technologies focused on global health, and to deploy these technologies in resource-constrained settings.
Seeking Radical Learning in the Classroom: Aspiring for a Justice-Oriented Engineering Education
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UBC Biomedical Engineering alum Jess Tran is planning to pursue a Master’s Degree in Engineering Education Research, starting September 2024, focusing on access, privilege, and justice-oriented pedagogies in STEM outreach spaces.
From Athlete and Patient to Researcher and Clinician: Using Lived Experience to Guide Concussion Care
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Scott Ramsay graduated from UBC Applied Science with a PhD in Nursing. He was inspired to pursue a graduate degree after working at BC Children’s Hospital outpatient neurology clinic with paediatric patients facing unabating concussion symptoms.