MECH celebrates junior faculty teaching excellence
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has recognized the teaching contributions of Mech 2 Coordinator Dr. Graham R. Hendra and Capstone Coordinator Bill Rawlings with 2023 Junior Faculty Teaching Awards. These awards are given to outstanding instructors who are either tenure track and have not yet applied for tenure, or lecturers within their first six years […]
Supporting those affected by conflicts
UBC Mechanical Engineering believes violence is not an answer for conflict, and we lend our support and compassion to those who are affected by current world conflicts. As world conflicts deepen and innocent civilians are caught in the tragic repercussions in Israel, Gaza and elsewhere, the implications are distressing for those with families and friends […]
MECH Stands with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
UBC Mechanical Engineering stands with its community – its whole community, including people from across gender and sexuality spectrums – in condemning the anti-transgender and anti-queer actions taking place on campus and across the country. As a community and a society, we are at our best when we bring diverse perspectives and experiences together, and […]
MECH staff honoured with UBC President’s Staff Awards
Congratulations to Mechanical Engineering staff members Sean Buxton and Jen Pelletier, who have each been recognized for their contributions to UBC through the 2023 President’s Staff Awards. The President’s Staff Awards “recognize the personal achievements and contributions that our staff make to UBC, and to the vision and goals of the university.” They are awarded […]
$1M in NSERC funding awarded to MECH research
Mechanical Engineering researchers have been awarded over $1 million in new funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), which is funding five projects through their Discovery Grants, including one Discovery Launch Supplement, as well as critical research equipment through the Research Tools and Instruments grant. NSERC Discovery Grants The NSERC […]
Media Mention: Washington Post speaks to Dr. Lyndia Wu on brain impact of heading the ball in soccer
WASHINGTON POST: “A number of studies suggest that the powerful forces involved in heading a ball may lead to thinking and memory problems, and possibly dementia” “Astronauts during rocket launch may experience a few g’s of acceleration,” said Lyndia Wu, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia who led the […]
APSC Rising Star Yi Yi Du
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. – Alfred, Lord Tennyson Overcoming hardships, a team effort “Perseverance. Commitment. Dedication. 3 imperatives to success.” Yi Yi Du Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2023 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Waking up from a two-month-long coma, I found […]
Capstone Project Profile: Micromanipulator for Mandibular Reconstruction Surgery
This article is from the Applied Science Student Project Spotlights. Anthony Zhou, Audrey Alianto, Cecile Ying, Daniel Andjelic, Yizhen Song Community Partner: ISTAR Group at Vancouver General Hospital Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Our project Mandibular reconstruction surgery involves removing cancerous portions of the jawbone, which leaves the patient with a gap in their […]
APSC Rising Star Phoebe Cheung
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. An engineering degree is more than just the academics “Make the most out of every opportunity – you get out what you put in.” Phoebe Cheung Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2023 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Going into engineering, I knew that it would not be an […]
Capstone Project Profile: Designing and building fish identification and sorter for the Big Bar fish wheel
This article is from the Applied Science Student Project Spotlights. Ansel Hait, John Matheson, Ansen Ramsawmy and Kim Ristimaki Community Partner: Gitksan Watershed Authority Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver The challenge The goal was to reduce the person-hours required to operate the fish wheel and make the process more efficient. In 2019, a landslide near […]