UBC Affiliated Fellowships – Doctoral competition – Apply by Sept 13, 2024
The UBC Affiliated Fellowships doctoral competition runs in concert with the university-adjudicated Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D) competition. Students who submit an NSERC, SSHRC, or CIHR doctoral award application are automatically considered for “unrestricted” Affiliated Fellowship awards and do not need to submit a separate Affiliated Fellowships application. To be considered for “criteria-based” affiliated fellowship(s), students must submit the […]
Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D) – Apply by Sep 13, 2024
The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS D) program is a federal program of scholarships awarded through national competitions by the granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The objective of the Canada […]
Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships – Apply by Oct 18 (8 AM)
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 four and six per year. Value: Annual stipend of $60,000 for a maximum of two years. The application and nomination process is […]
Sep 5 | Early Career Research Symposium on Sustainable Materials and Chemistry
Join this engaging half-day event where our early career professors will showcase their research in sustainable materials and chemistry, including Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Alexandra Tavasoli. This symposium is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members, providing an opportunity to network and spark impactful research partnerships. Don’t miss this chance to connect […]
UBC Applied Science appoints Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pro tem
Dr. Agnes d’Entremont enters a leadership role in the Faculty of Applied Science, bringing extensive experience in promoting EDI.I in STEM. (Credit: Kai Jacobson/UBC Mechanical Engineering) Dr. Agnes d’Entremont has been appointed Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pro tem from August 5, 2024 until June 30, 2025. The Associate Dean, EDI leads equity, diversity, […]
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Apply by Sep 9, 2024
CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – Fall 2024 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 […]
Sustainable Innovations in Marine Engineering
In conversation with Applied Science’s Master of Engineering Leadership program, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program Director Dr. Jon Mikkelsen discusses the industry’s exciting – and ambitious – efforts to decarbonize and how this is creating opportunities for marine engineering leaders to make a difference here in Vancouver and around the world.
Professor Rajeev Jaiman named 2024 SNAME Fellow
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) has named UBC Mechanical Engineering Professor Rajeev Jaiman as one of their Spring 2024 SNAME Fellows. The honour recognizes SNAME members who have made outstanding contributions to the society’s disciplines or areas of interest, and are established professionals with at least a decade of work in […]
Smell reports reveal the need to expand urban air quality monitoring, say UBC researchers
Photo Credit: structuresxx – stock.adobe.com UBC researchers analyzed 549 reports from the Smell Vancouver app and discovered that “rotten” and “chemical” odours dominated. Ever wondered if your neighbourhood odour could be impacting your health? UBC researchers have uncovered surprising insights into the Vancouver region’s “smellscape” using data from the Smell Vancouver app. Analyzing 549 reports from […]
Work Learn: Safety Student Assistant and Facilities Student Assistant
Role Details Available Roles: 2 Job Titles: The job description below describes two available roles that support the the Mech Safety and Facilities team: Safety Student Assistant (CareersOnline ID 978825) Facilities Student Assistant (CareersOnline ID 978823) Hours Per Week: 10 | Total Hours: 300 Salary/Wage: $26.02 Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2024 To Apply: please visit CareersOnline […]