APSC Rising Star: PhD graduate Dr. Pranav Shrestha
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. Combining Interests in Engineering and Global Health “Get involved in meaningful initiatives, work with people that inspire you, and treat challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.” Pranav Shrestha Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Grad year: 2024 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Growing up, me and my twin brother always found […]
Jun 14 | Seminar – Dr. Wouter Bam: Leveraging data to guide the sustainability transition
Leveraging data to guide the sustainability transition; the role of economic complexity-related methods Speaker: Dr. Wouter Bam Assistant Professor, UBC Manufacturing Engineering at the UBCO School of Engineering When: June 14, 2024 | 11 AM – 12 PM Location: CEME room 2022 (6250 Applied Science Lane, Vancouver)
APSC Rising Star: MASc graduate Jessica Wolf
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Social Science “The best motivator is knowing that my work has a positive impact on others – finding ways to make that human connection with my research has been so important.” Jessica Wolf Degree: Master of Applied Science Grad year: 2024 Program: Mechanical […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
We were honoured to celebrate our spring graduating class on May 29, 2024 with a reception and awards ceremony. Before crossing the stage at the Chan Centre, we brought our students together with their families, faculty and staff to celebrate their achievements and all the hard work that has gone into this moment. Congratulations to […]
Workday Student is here!
As of May 21, all students have access to UBC’s new information system interface, Workday Student! Log in to myworkday.ubc.ca to access your records, including: Course schedule and registration Grades Awards Tuition summary and payment Exam schedule Transcripts Transfer credits Your personal and contact information Don’t forget to log in to Workday Student before course […]
CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award – Apply by May 31 (8AM)
The CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards are made to individuals who have completed PhD dissertations representing original work that makes an unusually significant contribution to the discipline. Graduate programs may submit up to two nominations: one in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering and one in Social Sciences. Two CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards will be awarded at the […]
Spring Graduate Awards Competition – Apply by May 13 (8 AM)
A number of university awards for the upcoming academic year are available to current and incoming graduate students. The maximum value of funding that can be offered to a student is $16,000, or up to $22,000 for the #491 Rick Hansen “Man in Motion” Fellowship, or $25,000 for the #6495 Andrew Nord Fellowships in Rheumatology […]
Student Experience: Following a Lifelong Interest In Hands-On Projects
This article is from UBC Engineering Student Spotlights. “The student community here at UBC is super collaborative and people are always very helpful.” Caitlyn Molander Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver When did you first become interested in engineering? Honestly, I didn’t know a lot about what engineering was in high school. I […]
CityNews speaks to Dr. Tavasoli: How achievable is B.C.’s net-zero emissions goal?
Alexandra Tavasoli, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia, says that compared to the rest of Canada, B.C. is generally putting in more effort to transition to sustainable technologies.
CBC: Marine workers, unions want new ferries built in B.C.
Dan McGreer, a retired architect and adjunct professor in UBC’s naval and marine engineering program, believes local shipyards, in particular Seaspan, have the knowledge and ability to build the seven new, large vessels, but worries about labour capacity and says cost could be a problem for local builders.