Graduation Reception 2012
The Department of Mechanical Engineering recently held their annual Graduation Reception ceremony. The event was held in the CHBE atrium. It was an opportunity to recognize the achievements of exceptional students graduating from the Mech department. Congratulations to all recipients! Letson Prizes (The Letson Prizes are given to the Head of the Graduating Class for each […]
Mechanical Engineering Tours
Interested in mechanical engineering? Join us for a walking tour of the department, our incredible labs, and check out some interesting demos and even find out what our student design teams are up to! Bring your friends and family along too! RSVP at studentassistant(at)mech.ubc.ca if you would like to participate. Next Tour – June 28th
Congratulations: Mechanical Engineering Professor Douglas Romily Leads Students to Winning National AUTO21 Contest
A team of UBC engineering students led by Dr. Douglas Romily tied for first place with the University of Toronto in the AUTO21 HQP Poster Competition, among 60 national student teams. Their poster entitled “Injury Prevention Through Adaptive Seat Design” was what won them the $4,000 top prize. Their team included Nima Ziraknejad, an ECE […]
Congratulations: Mech Students Selected APSC Rising Stars of 2012
Three Mechanical Engineering students are among this year’s APSC Rising Stars. This highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of a few outstanding students who are graduating during the 2011-2012 academic year. Alexander Winardi, M.Eng.’12, Mechanical Engineering “As globalization has become a key factor in the world’s economy, I strongly believe I can no longer identify myself […]
Congratulations: UBC Sailbot Team Wins 2012 International Robotic Sailing Championship
The UBC Sailbot team placed first in the 2012 International Robotic Sailing Championship, ahead of the defending champions, the US Naval Academy. The team finished the championship with a record breaking combined score of 47 out of a maximum 50. This year’s competition was co-hosted by UBC and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club from June […]
Formula UBC Departs For 2012 International FSAE Competition in Nebraska
The Formula UBC team has departed for Lincoln, Nebraska, to represent UBC in the International Formula SAE Competition. The competition comprises a series of dynamic challenges to test the car’s ability to accelerate and maneuver, and static challenges where marketing, budget, and engineering design are critiqued by engineer judges. The team completed the car on […]