Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships – Apply by: Feb 1, 2024
Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master’s or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change. The Mackenzie King […]
Dr. Steve Feng reappointed as MECH Department Head
Dr. Steve Feng has been reappointed as Head of UBCV’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Feng will start his second term as Head when he returns from leave on July 1, 2024. Read Dean Olson’s announcement of the reappointments of Dr. Feng and SCARP’s Dr. Heather Campbell.
UBC Magazine profiles MECH undergrad Alyona Glazyrina as a stellar student reaching for the stars
UBC MAGAZINE: High five – These UBC students are shaping a better world. “If you ask Alyona Glazyrina why she decided to pursue aerospace engineering, she will say “Star Trek.” She had wanted to be an archaeologist, but after discovering the cult TV show, her life changed.”
Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships – Apply by: Dec1, 2023
Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program offers a three-year leadership program designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into action, for the betterment of their communities, Canada, and the world. At least 12 doctoral Scholars are selected each year and receive generous funding for […]
Nov 30 – Seminar by Dr. Naomi Zimmerman: From Concentrations to Context – Translating Air Quality Data into Meaningful Outputs
As part of our Fall Department Seminar Series, Dr. Naomi Zimmerman’s talk will give an overview of different data treatment and modelling strategies used to measure air quality in complex real-world contexts, and generating outputs that are interpretable and actionable for user groups.
Alumnus Francis Pun receives Dean’s Medal of Distinction
UBC Mechanical Engineering alumnus Francis Pun has been honoured with one of Applied Science’s 2023 Dean’s Medal of Distinction. Awarded to members of the Applied Science community, the Dean’s Medal of Distinction recognizes outstanding contributions to the Faculty’s member disciplines and mission. Pun is one of seven awardees being celebrated for their impact. Francis Pun […]