UBC Thunderbots Competing in Turkey for 2011 RoboCup Competition and Conference
The UBC Thunderbots are leaving for Istanbul, Turkey this July 1st to represent UBC and Canada in the International RoboCup Competition and Conference. The team will be competing in the Small Sized League division, where they create autonomous soccer playing robots to play robot soccer against teams from around the world. The team and their […]
UBC mechanical engineer professor Dr. Altintas receives Engineers Canada’s highest award
UBC Mechanical Engineering professor Dr. Altintas has received the Gold Medal Award from Engineers Canada—the highest recognition of its kind in engineering in Canada—bestowed for his exceptional individual achievement and distinction in the field of machining and machine tools. Dr. Altintas received an NSERC Strategic Networks grant last year, to lead the NSERC Canadian Network […]
APEGBC Post Secondary Entrance and Transfer Entrance Scholarships – $2,500 – Deadline June 27, 2011
This $2500 scholarhip is for students planning on pursuing a career in geosciences or engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, references, financial need and your written statement outlining reasons for entering the profession. Applications must be received no later than June 27. Download applications here. You can also email Amit Plaha for […]