Driving an electric car is cheaper in some parts of Canada than others
This article originally appeared on UBC News. Electric vehicles are a critical part of Canada’s climate strategy, but a new UBC study highlights how it’s cheaper in some regions than others to drive electric—making it more challenging for certain households to make the switch. Location, location, location The researchers analyzed how far people need to drive their electric […]
Mar 14 | Patrick Michell – Re-Establishing Foundational Stability in the Fraser Canyon with Resilient Systems
Capstone Guest Lecture: Patrick Michell, LFN Rebuild Director and retired Chief of the Kanaka Bar Indian Band will speak about his experiences developing renewable power projects, planning for climate change, and advocating for his community. Members of the UBC community are welcome to attend.
Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship – Apply by Mar 29
Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowship The Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowships are available to Canadian citizens engaged in or about to start doctoral studies in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science at UBC. The award is valued at $8,000 for one year, but may be extended for a second year. Note that eligible applicants […]
Defence: Mohammad Zandsalimy – Mar 13, 2024 | 1 PM | Graduate Student Centre, Rm 200
Stability Analysis and Improvement in Computational Fluid Dynamics Candidate: Mohammad Zandsalimy Date: March 13, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Graduate Student Centre, Room 200, 6371 Crescent Road
UBC Engineering Spotlight: Patrick Kirchen – Developing Sensors And Tools To Monitor Emissions
UBC Engineering | “My research helps industry figure out the practical, immediate things we can do to improve emissions.” When I was a kid, I liked to tinker with things – bikes, vehicles, whatever was around. I realized at a certain point that as an engineer, I could go beyond tinkering to designing and building […]
UBC Engineering Spotlight: Antony Hodgson – Pushing What’s Possible With Orthopaedic Surgery
UBC Engineering | “We always try and identify problems where we can have a meaningful impact. Developing better tools or techniques for orthopedic surgeries can make it more likely that patients will have restored or improved function, better mobility, and less pain. When I started my undergraduate degree at UBC I was enrolled in a […]
CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards, UBC Dissertation Prize, Martha Salcudean Prize – Apply by Feb 20, 2024
CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards – PhD The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. They were established in 1994 and are presented annually by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS), with sponsorship support provided by ProQuest. There are two awards: one for […]
Governor General’s Gold Medal – Apply by Feb 20, 2024
Governor General’s Gold Medal – MASc/PhD One gold medal is awarded to the student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record as a doctoral student. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved most outstanding academic record as a master’s student completing a thesis. Students must have submitted the […]
Mar 5 – First Year Networking Event
Are you a first-year Engineering student interested in learning about Mechanical Engineering? Join us for a special networking event where you’ll get to meet our students, alumni, and faculty members! Small groups of students will be matched with one current student, one alum and one professor so that everyone gets a chance to talk directly […]
Call for Nominations: Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award – Due Mar 1
Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award In recognition of the valuable role that Teaching Assistants play in our programs, UBC annually awards nineteen Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards. Each UBC Killam GTA Award includes a Certificate and $1,000.00. These awards are intended to recognize teaching excellence within our institution and to underscore the importance and value […]