Media Mention: Washington Post speaks to Dr. Lyndia Wu on brain impact of heading the ball in soccer
WASHINGTON POST: “A number of studies suggest that the powerful forces involved in heading a ball may lead to thinking and memory problems, and possibly dementia” “Astronauts during rocket launch may experience a few g’s of acceleration,” said Lyndia Wu, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia who led the […]
APSC Rising Star Yi Yi Du
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. – Alfred, Lord Tennyson Overcoming hardships, a team effort “Perseverance. Commitment. Dedication. 3 imperatives to success.” Yi Yi Du Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2023 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Waking up from a two-month-long coma, I found […]
Capstone Project Profile: Micromanipulator for Mandibular Reconstruction Surgery
This article is from the Applied Science Student Project Spotlights. Anthony Zhou, Audrey Alianto, Cecile Ying, Daniel Andjelic, Yizhen Song Community Partner: ISTAR Group at Vancouver General Hospital Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Our project Mandibular reconstruction surgery involves removing cancerous portions of the jawbone, which leaves the patient with a gap in their […]
APSC Rising Star Phoebe Cheung
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. An engineering degree is more than just the academics “Make the most out of every opportunity – you get out what you put in.” Phoebe Cheung Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2023 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Going into engineering, I knew that it would not be an […]
Call for Applications: Tri-Agency CGS-D / Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Competitions – Deadline: Sept 12, 2023
Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D) Applicants applying through UBC will either be: currently registered in, or are on an approved leave of absence from, a degree program at UBC not currently registered anywhere but was registered at any other time during the year of application (2023) in a degree program at UBC If a student […]
Capstone Project Profile: Designing and building fish identification and sorter for the Big Bar fish wheel
This article is from the Applied Science Student Project Spotlights. Ansel Hait, John Matheson, Ansen Ramsawmy and Kim Ristimaki Community Partner: Gitksan Watershed Authority Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver The challenge The goal was to reduce the person-hours required to operate the fish wheel and make the process more efficient. In 2019, a landslide near […]
APSC Rising Star Callum Woznow
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. Callum Woznow – Mechanical Engineering Graduate and Co-Founder of Zeeno A global tech journey that led me to Silicon Valley “Make big spontaneous decisions – it makes life interesting and leads to cool experiences.” Callum Woznow Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2023 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Throughout […]
Call for Applications: Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships – Deadline: Oct 16, 2023
Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships The UBC Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies and are available for most fields of research. The number of awards offered presently varies between three and five per year. Value: Annual stipend of $50,000 for a maximum of two years plus a […]
Call for Applications: CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Deadline: Sep 8, 2023
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Fall 2023 Competition The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS) Program supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS […]
Call for Applications: IODE War Memorial Scholarships – Deadline: Oct 1 & Nov 1 2023
IODE War Memorial Scholarships The IODE War Memorial Scholarships support PhD scholars whose research makes important contributions to Canada and the world. Up to three scholarships of $15,000 for study in Canada or for study within the Commonwealth will be awarded. Applicants are judged on academic attainments and promise as well as personal character and […]