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Scrubs and sunshine smiles: Staying committed to my passion for health care, one radiant ray of compassion at a time
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I am a World University Service of Canada scholar and I'm incredibly passionate about health care and nursing. I embarked on a journey to the University of British Columbia in 2018 with a burning desire to make a lasting difference…
UBC engineering, architecture students redefine sustainable construction
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Welcome to UBC Third Space Commons - a near-zero carbon emissions building designed and built by students from UBC Applied Science and other faculties. This new space at UBC Vancouver is the first such building designed by students in Canada.
Tanya Raja moved from Singapore to attend UBC. It’s opened up a world of opportunities.
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Tanya Raja, a 5th-year Manufacturing Engineering student, details her student experience and why she chose her program.
Cloud Solutions Architect Molina Sharma reflects on her career journey
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UBC Engineering alumna Molina Sharma’s enthusiasm for engineering is limitless. Now working as a Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, Molina’s career trajectory is testimony to her enthusiastic embrace of new opportunities and commitment to being…
Catarina Rodriguez chose to study mechanical engineering because “it is the most involved in terms of design and very hands-on. “
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The first student in her family to attend university, Catarina Rodriguez chose to study mechanical engineering because “it is the most involved in terms of design and very hands-on. “
Award-winning entrepreneur Miklos Sunario is integrating his passion for education and technology
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Miklos Sunario is a 2nd year integrated engineering student at UBC Vancouver. He was very involved with the EUS. In addition, he is an entrepreneur; having started his award-winning company all while completing his engineering degree.
Hands-on projects and working with other students who share her interests are some highlights for mechanical engineering student Kailey Beckie
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Kailey Beckie is a 3rd year mechanical engineering student at UBCO and loves the outdoors. She has a great portfolio of many interesting technical projects through personal aspirations and coursework.
Collective action on climate change: reflections on COP27 and beyond
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UBC materials engineering student Rynn Zhang attended the United Nations’ climate change conference, COP27, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. She shares her reflections on the conference and an update on Canada's policies and promises.
A dual degree program in engineering physics and human geography? It’s a powerful combination for Emiko Wijeysundera
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“It feels natural to me to combine engineering and geography.” Emiko Wijeysundera plans to use her unique combination of skills to create solutions that improve peoples’ lives.
“Just say yes to everything!”
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Pan Tisapramotkul is 3rd year integrated engineering student at UBC Vancouver. She is actively involved in the UBC community through her involvement with UBC Thunderbots. Also, she has completed a coop work term at CADEX, where she gained experience.