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Congratulations November 2020 Graduates!

Congratulations November 2020 Graduates!

Congratulations to the class of 2020! We’re excited for you to celebrate your university achievements, and to embark on your next chapter and the bright future ahead. If you couldn’t make the Virtual Graduation Reception and Awards Ceremony on November 23rd, you can watch the recording here. It features words from Department Head Dr. Steve […]

Dean Olson in Stanford study listing of top 2% of scientists in their field

Dean Olson in Stanford study listing of top 2% of scientists in their field

Ten Canadian engineering deans are listed on the recently-released Stanford University’s published list of 1965-2019 top 100,000, or 2% in their field, scientists in the world. The list was created based on a rigorous composite indicator of 6 metrics over 1965-2019.

Steven Rogak recieves $250K for COVID-19 Research Project

Steven Rogak recieves $250K for COVID-19 Research Project

Steven Rogak, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of British Columbia, has been awarded $250,000 through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Exceptional Opportunities Fund to “cover the urgent need for equipment” for his ongoing research related to COVID-19. Rogak’s project, which aims to assess the effect of aerosol and droplet control measures in indoor spaces, is one of […]