Dr. Christoph Sielmann named a Marshall Bauder Chair in Experiential Learning and Leadership
APSC: Dr. Christoph Sielmann and Dr. Alon Eisenstein, assistant professors of teaching in the UBC Faculty of Applied Science, have been named the 2023 recipients of the Marshall Bauder Chairs in Experiential Learning and Leadership. Over the next three years, they will create and implement “novel ideas to provide a superior digital/experiential learning experience for […]
Indigenous Graduate Fellowships competition – Apply by: Feb 16, 2024
Indigenous Graduate Fellowships competition Each fellowship provides a stipend of $18,200 per year for Doctoral students or a stipend of $16,175 per year for Master’s students. Additionally, IGF recipients are eligible to receive tuition funding. Tuition funding will not exceed the current value of the standard Doctoral or Master’s degree tuition fees. In all cases, continued fellowship support is conditional on […]
Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships – Apply by: Feb 1, 2024
Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships The Mackenzie King Open Scholarship is open to graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commence or continue) graduate study (master’s or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded annually. The value has lately been $12,000 but is subject to change. The Mackenzie King […]
Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships – Apply by: Dec1, 2023
Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Program offers a three-year leadership program designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into action, for the betterment of their communities, Canada, and the world. At least 12 doctoral Scholars are selected each year and receive generous funding for […]
Alumnus Francis Pun receives Dean’s Medal of Distinction
UBC Mechanical Engineering alumnus Francis Pun has been honoured with one of Applied Science’s 2023 Dean’s Medal of Distinction. Awarded to members of the Applied Science community, the Dean’s Medal of Distinction recognizes outstanding contributions to the Faculty’s member disciplines and mission. Pun is one of seven awardees being celebrated for their impact. Francis Pun […]
Affiliated Fellowships-Master’s and CGS-M Competitions – Apply by: Dec 1, 2023
The following three awards are related; the Affiliated Fellowships and the Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative are open to eligible applicants to to the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M). UBC Affiliated Fellowships-Master’s The UBC Affiliated Fellowships Master’s competition runs in concert with the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M; see below) competition. Approximately 50 fellowship with […]
MECH celebrates junior faculty teaching excellence
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has recognized the teaching contributions of Mech 2 Coordinator Dr. Graham R. Hendra and Capstone Coordinator Bill Rawlings with 2023 Junior Faculty Teaching Awards. These awards are given to outstanding instructors who are either tenure track and have not yet applied for tenure, or lecturers within their first six years […]
Supporting those affected by conflicts
UBC Mechanical Engineering believes violence is not an answer for conflict, and we lend our support and compassion to those who are affected by current world conflicts. As world conflicts deepen and innocent civilians are caught in the tragic repercussions in Israel, Gaza and elsewhere, the implications are distressing for those with families and friends […]
MECH Stands with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
UBC Mechanical Engineering stands with its community – its whole community, including people from across gender and sexuality spectrums – in condemning the anti-transgender and anti-queer actions taking place on campus and across the country. As a community and a society, we are at our best when we bring diverse perspectives and experiences together, and […]
MECH staff honoured with UBC President’s Staff Awards
Congratulations to Mechanical Engineering staff members Sean Buxton and Jen Pelletier, who have each been recognized for their contributions to UBC through the 2023 President’s Staff Awards. The President’s Staff Awards “recognize the personal achievements and contributions that our staff make to UBC, and to the vision and goals of the university.” They are awarded […]