UBC Manufacturing Automation Lab partnering with Asco Aerospace Canada
A $7.7 million loan to Asco Aerospace Canada for the research and development of technology for the Defence Department’s new stealth fighter jets has been obtained.The multi-million dollar repayable investment will go toward Asco’s $19.2 million project that involves manufacturing technologies to produce aircraft bulkheads and specialized metal components to be used in the F-35 […]
Engineering Open House
The Engineering Open House is coming up on Saturday, November 27th. Look for talks, lab tours, research displays, and much more.
iMech – the Grad Student Blog
iMech is a blog featuring the writings of UBC Mech graduate students. http://blogs.ubc.ca/imech
UBC Mech's Peter Cripton featured on Global News
On the November 12th broadcast of Global BC’s News Hour, UBC Mech’s Peter Cripton was featured in a segment on spinal cord research. Dr. Cripton was featured for his work with ICORD (International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries), where he works to examine the biomechanics of human injury. The full video of the segment can be […]
Mech Student Shares his Go Global Experience
Daniel Schwirtz, a UBC Mech student, shares his experience with Go Global.
Celebration of Achievements 2010
The Department of Mechanical Engineering recently held the annual Celebration of Achievements ceremony. See photos from the event here. The event was held at the First Nations House of Learning, and was an opportunity to recognize the achievements of exceptional students within the Mech department. Congratulations to all those who received awards, and thanks to […]
Dr. Van der Loos and Colleagues Author New Book
UBC Professors Meeko Oishi (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Ian Mitchell (Computer Science), Mike Van der Loos (Mechanical Engineering) have a new book out: Design and Use of Assistive Technology: Social, Technical, Ethical, and Economic Challenges.
Dr. Steven Rogak receives federal boost to develop natural gas fuel injection prototype
The University of British Columbia welcomed the announcement of federal support for research and development of natural gas engine technology. The federal research grant was announced today at UBC’s Vancouver campus by Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry. UBC researcher Steven Rogak will […]
Drs. Altintas and A. Hodgson recognized for excellence
Mechanical Engineering professors Yusuf Altintas and Anthony Hodgson were each singled out for excellence by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (APEGBC) at its annual awards ceremony last week. Professor Yusuf Altintas has received APEGBC’s highest honour—the R.A. McLachlan Memorial Award—for his outstanding professional and community service. Award Citation: Dr. Yusuf Altintas […]
Jen Pelletier of UBC Mech recognized for enhancing the UBC experience
Manager of Undergraduate Affairs and Special Projects Jennifer Pelletier in the Department of Mechanical Engineering has received a UBC President’s Staff Award of Excellence in recognition of her outstanding contributions in helping UBC achieve its vision and goals. Jennifer Pelletier receives her award from Prof. Stephen Toope, UBC President. “Jennifer exemplifies the ethic of service-leadership […]