April 3 | Seminar – Dr. Jingjie Hu: Transcatheter injectable embolic agent for minimally invasive vascular intervention
In this Structural Matter Seminar, Dr. Jingjie Hu (NCSU) presents her research developing a gel embolic agent with tunable shear-thinning properties, optimizing key mechanical characteristics—storage modulus, yield stress, and thixotropy—for enhanced clinical performance.
RCAF Scholarships (undergraduate or graduate) – Applications Open Apr 22
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Foundation Scholarships open on April 22, 2025. Visit https://rcaffoundation.ca/student-scholarships for detailed information on how to apply. Designed to support Canada’s future aviation and aerospace leaders, these $1,000 scholarships are open to students 25 years old or younger who are entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Canada. The scholarships aim to encourage […]
MECH TA FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for MECH TAs We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions about Teaching Assistant roles at Mechanical Engineering here so you can get the information you need quickly. Please see the FAQ below before reaching out to our team. Further Questions Who can I contact if I have a question that is […]
Courses with TA Opportunities
Please review the list below for the current opportunities for teaching assistants, and note which courses you wish to apply to. Please find the TA application portals and description of the types of duties, as well as important eligibility information and application instructions on our Teaching Assistantships page. List of Available Courses for 2025 Winter […]
Apr 3 | Design & Innovation Day
Come see our students showcase their final capstone projects, in this celebration of student design! Design and Innovation Day is an annual showcase in which UBC Engineering students present their projects through interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations. Engineering students undertake a year-long capstone, design or research project that offers innovative solutions to real-world problems. At […]
April 10 | Seminar – Sarah A.M. Loos: Small Systems, Smart Strategies – Energy Optimization through Stochastic Thermodynamics
In this Structural Matter Seminar, University of Cambridge research fellow Dr. Sarah A.M. Loos explores stochastic thermodynamics and the fundamental principles of control strategies that transition a system from one state to another in the most energy efficient way.
Apr 24 | NAME Student Design Celebration
Join us April 24 for our Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering student design showcase! Enjoy an evening of networking and dinner with industry colleagues, our alumni, and faculty members at the University Golf Club, while our NAME Master of Engineering students present their final ship design projects to Vancouver’s maritime industry. Learn what they’ve achieved […]
Mar 13 | Lecture – Patrick Michell – Indigenous Peoples and Canada’s Engineers: Working Together on the “Foundations of Life”
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. This MECH Capstone Guest Lecture is open to members of the UBC community.
Mar 25 | Distinguished Colloquium Seminar – Dr. Robert X. Gao: Integration of Physical and Data Sciences for Manufacturing Process and Product Quality Control
Guest speaker Dr. Robert X. Gao will explore advantage of integrating model-based and data-driven methods for manufacturing applications.
Google PhD Fellowship – Apply by Apr 7, 2025
Google PhD Fellowship The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding PhD graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related fields. The fellowship provides full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment for up to three years. […]