Topics: Student Experience
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…
An Educational Journey From Art To Engineering
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Alex's journey in engineering and how that has paved her way for the future.
Okanagan university students build autobot to sniff out ‘zombie’ fires
Kelowna Capital News | | Media coverage
UBCO School of Engineering students have created an autobot that can detect underground wildfires that can smoulder unnoticed for months.
Five UBC Applied Science graduates tackling equity locally and globally
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Here are five of these graduating students and Rising Stars of 2024, whose efforts to build more inclusive places and solutions for people are improving lives around the world.
Engineers Canada awards UBC engineer for educational excellence
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Dr. Gabriel Potvin, Associate Professor of Teaching in UBC's Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has received the 2024 Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education from Engineers Canada.
Balancing Outdoor Adventure And Engineering
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Marcus' experience in engineering and his plans for the future.
Making The Most Of Every Opportunity, From Researching T-cell Therapy to Co-leading UBC Bionics
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Emily's experience in biomedical engineering; how co-op shaped her degree and her plans after graduation.
How Engineering Helped Adele Find The Confidence To Tackle Problems and Challenges
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What got you interested in engineering?I really liked math and physics in high school and had a great physics teacher. We did a bunch of cool projects, like building a DC motor, and studying engineering just made sense given my interests.
An Interest In Trades Led To Engineering
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Sophia's experience in navigating engineering as a first year and her goals for the future.
UBC Civil Engineering teams excelled in regional competitions, headed to nationals
UBC Civil Engineering | | Media coverage
The American Society of Civil Engineering chapter of UBC (UBC ASCE Student Chapter) has successfully hosted the 2024 ASCE Pacific Northwest symposium.