2011 Capstone Design Celebration
The fourth year Mech students will be showcasing their capstone projects April 21st from 2-4pm in the Fred Kaiser atrium
Dr. James Olson Appointed Pulp and Paper Center Director
Dr. James Olson, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been announced as the new director for UBC’s Pulp and Paper Centre. “He will be taking on the leadership of the center at a very critical time when the industry is at a crossroads,” says Applied Science Dean Tyseer Aboulnasr. “Dr. Olson is committed […]
Registration for CSME Student Design Contest Due Today!
The CSME Student Design Competition for 2011 will be held this time during the 23rd Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM) between June 5 and June 9, 2011. CANCAM is a biennial event that is hosted this time by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The competition is […]
MECH 410E & P: Global Engineering Leadership & Optional Practicum in Mexico 2011
Credit courses that count towards your degree.
Application deadline: February 24, 2011.
How Will Your Work Change the World?
“This experience opened my eyes and my interest in greening the transportation system.”
UBC Manufacturing Automation Lab partnering with Asco Aerospace Canada
A $7.7 million loan to Asco Aerospace Canada for the research and development of technology for the Defence Department’s new stealth fighter jets has been obtained.The multi-million dollar repayable investment will go toward Asco’s $19.2 million project that involves manufacturing technologies to produce aircraft bulkheads and specialized metal components to be used in the F-35 […]
iMech – the Grad Student Blog
iMech is a blog featuring the writings of UBC Mech graduate students. http://blogs.ubc.ca/imech
UBC Mech’s Peter Cripton featured on Global News
On the November 12th broadcast of Global BC’s News Hour, UBC Mech’s Peter Cripton was featured in a segment on spinal cord research. Dr. Cripton was featured for his work with ICORD (International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries), where he works to examine the biomechanics of human injury.
Mech Student Shares his Go Global Experience
Daniel Schwirtz, a UBC Mech student, shares his experience with Go Global.
Celebration of Achievements 2010
The Department of Mechanical Engineering recently held the annual Celebration of Achievements ceremony. See photos from the event here. The event was held at the First Nations House of Learning, and was an opportunity to recognize the achievements of exceptional students within the Mech department. Congratulations to all those who received awards, and thanks to […]