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Seminar: Machine Learning Enhanced Simulation and PDE-Constrained Optimization for Material Transport Control in Neurons – Dr. Jessica Zhang – Jan 20, 2022
12:30 – 1:30 PM on Zoom. Dr. Jessica Zhang is the George Tallman Ladd and Florence Barrett Ladd Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, and holds a courtesy appointment in Biomedical Engineering. The Distinguished Colloquium series invites leading international researchers to share their expertise with our academic community.
Media Mention: CBC highlights Smell Vancouver research
CBC News: Smell something funky? UBC researchers want to borrow your nose – “Rotting waste, garbage cheese, pungent vinegar, death, fresh vomit.” That’s how one person described an odour they detected in Vancouver, in a report submitted to the Smell Vancouver project. While the odour sounds particularly unpleasant, Sahil Bhandari, one of the University of British Columbia researchers behind the project, […]
Dr. Boris Stoeber wins Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service
Professor Boris Stoeber has been awarded a 2021 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service, recognizing his contributions to the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Faculty Applied Science. Jointly appointed by Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dr. Stoeber has served as the Associate Head of Teaching for several years in Mechanical Engineering, most recently […]
L3 MAPPS Scholarship awarded to NAME students
The 2021 L3 MAPPS Scholarships have been awarded to seven Master of Engineering (MEng) and Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) students in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. L3 MAPPS, a global supplier of marine control systems and naval simulation products, created the endowment to support students in the NAME program with an interest in ship systems […]
Taking learning beyond the classroom: NAME Students visit unique facilities at Seaspan Shipyards
UBC Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering students recently visited Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards. Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies that are primarily involved in marine transportation, ship docking, ship escort, ship repair and shipbuilding services in Western North America. Employing over 2500 people within Canada, Seaspan plays a critical in our local marine transportation and […]

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Media Mention: CBC highlights Smell Vancouver research
December 17, 2021
Media Mention: Dr. Steven Rogak discusses the efficacy of using air purifiers as another layer of protection against COVID-19 in indoor spaces.
December 16, 2021
Dr. Boris Stoeber wins Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service
December 15, 2021
L3 MAPPS Scholarship awarded to NAME students
December 14, 2021
Taking learning beyond the classroom: NAME Students visit unique facilities at Seaspan Shipyards

Seminar: Prediction, Estimation, and Control of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles – Dr. Jing Sun – Mar 3, 2022

Online First-Year Networking Event – Feb 17, 2022

Seminar: Machine Learning Enhanced Simulation and PDE-Constrained Optimization for Material Transport Control in Neurons – Dr. Jessica Zhang – Jan 20, 2022

MECH Alumni Event: Perspectives on Sustainable Transportation – Nov 18, 2021

Student Experiences in Mechanical Engineering Session – October 26, 2021

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Information Session: Research Opportunities in Japan – January 25, 2022

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