Call for Nominations: ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award – Due: Sep 25 (8AM)
ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award ACM established the Doctoral Dissertation Award program to recognize and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in computer science and engineering. The award is presented each June at the ACM Awards Banquet and is accompanied by a prize of $20,000 plus travel expenses to the banquet. As of January […]
Distinguished Colloquium: Perspective on Design Series
Join us this October for our Distinguished Colloquium Seminars featuring special guest lecturers Dr. Kazuhiro Saitou (University of Michigan) , Dr. Gordon Krauss (University of Michigan), Dr. Dr. Kosa Goucher-Lambert (UC Berkeley), and Dr. Liz Hsiao-Wecksler (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) exploring a range of topics in design.
Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant – Apply by Oct 1
Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant The deadline for applications is on October 1, 2025 (midnight PST). The Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant is available to graduate students (PhD and Masters) who are Canadian or permanent residents, with projects within the broad scope of clean and alternative energy. It is awarded annually at a value […]
Call for Applications: Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship – Apply by Nov 17
Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program offers a three-year program designed to train engaged leaders with the skills required to turn their ideas into actions and contribute concretely to addressing the challenges of their communities, Canada, and the world. The Foundation welcomes applications from candidates across a wide range of disciplines in […]
Staff recognized with 2025 Dean’s Awards for Excellence
Reflecting their outstanding contributions, Department of Mechanical Engineering staff members Sisi Zhou, Sarah Clayton, and Ed Pitt-Brooke have been awarded 2025 Dean’s Staff Awards for Excellence. The Faculty of Applied Science Awards recognize their commitment to service in the respective categories of Early Career Excellence, Inclusive Leadership, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Indigeneity. The Dean’s […]
Research projects advancing solutions for a sustainable BC receive Peter Wall Legacy Awards
The 2025 Peter Wall Legacy Awards have been announced, with multiple UBC Mechanical Engineering researchers receiving support for their work exploring sustainable solutions in decarbonization, energy resilience, and waste reduction through circular economies. Wall Research Awards for faculty have been awarded to projects by Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli, who received an Individual Faculty Award, and by […]
Student Experience: Past president of Formula UBC Racing talks about designing and building cars – and the importance of non-technical skills
“There’s more than one way to have a great UBC experience and UBC has a lot to offer no matter what your interests.” Exploring the world of automotives brought past president of Formula UBC Racing Dan Look to mechanical engineering studies at UBC.
NSERC 2025 – Doctoral Scholarships and Postdoctoral Fellowships Q&A sessions
NSERC is hosting several upcoming information sessions for their doctoral scholarship and postdoctoral fellowship programs between August 26 – September 10. These sessions will be hosted as live Q&A meetings on MS teams; find dates and links here. Please review the NSERC website’s program descriptions before attending a session, and come prepared with your questions.
Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships – Apply by Oct 10, 2025 (8 AM)
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 four and six per year. Value: Annual stipend of $60,000 for a maximum of two years. […]
Prof. Agnes d’Entremont named Associate Dean of EDI and Student Success
The Faculty of Applied Science has announced Dr. Agnes d’Entremont as their new Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and Student Success. Over the past year, Dr. d’Entremont held the role of Associate Dean pro tem, EDI, and this new appointment will bring her on to the APSC leadership team for a full three-year […]