Topics: Women in Engineering
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.
A portrait of pollution around the Port of Vancouver
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering assistant professor Dr. Amanda Giang comments on issues of pollution in Burrard Inlet.
BC cleantech exodus looms as Svante considers US move
Times Colonist | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli said Canada is lagging the U.S. in funding in many cleantech fields including carbon capture, utilization and storage.
UBCO researchers receive funding to incorporate human comfort into product design
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering | | Media coverage
A multidisciplinary team with School of Engineering's Dr. Sepideh Pakpour has been awarded $1.65M toward their research in product design that incorporates human comfort and environmental sustainability.
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.
How achievable is BC's net-zero emissions goal?
City News Vancouver | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli commented on B.C.’s decarbonization goals.
Quebec eyed as prime spot to suck carbon from atmosphere
CBC | | Media coverage
Chemical engineering professor Dr. Naoko Ellis said direct air capture, which involves removing carbon from the atmosphere, rather than at the source of production, could play a role in sectors such as aviation and concrete manufacturing where…