Alumni Spotlight: Champion varsity rower now developing electric powertrains for aviation
Perseverance and discipline helped Mechanical Engineering alumna Emma Starr succeed both in varsity rowing and her degree. She shares her experiences through undergraduate studies and in her career electrifying aviation.
Alumni Spotlight: From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin
Alumnus Steve Zimmerman shares his journey from the Engineering Transfer Program to Mech 2, through undergraduate and master’s studies at UBC Mechanical Engineering, to his career with Blue Origin.
Alumni Spotlight: Engineering – A Career Path That Powers Possibilities
This article is from UBC Engineering Student and Alumni Spotlights. “I had a real sense of pride that I was working on products that save people’s lives. That’s something that engineering instills in you: that your job is to protect the public.” Polly Zou Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Job: Associate, McKinsey & […]
APSC Rising Star: PhD graduate Dr. Pranav Shrestha
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. Combining Interests in Engineering and Global Health “Get involved in meaningful initiatives, work with people that inspire you, and treat challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.” Pranav Shrestha Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Grad year: 2024 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Growing up, me and my twin brother always found […]
APSC Rising Star: MASc graduate Jessica Wolf
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Social Science “The best motivator is knowing that my work has a positive impact on others – finding ways to make that human connection with my research has been so important.” Jessica Wolf Degree: Master of Applied Science Grad year: 2024 Program: Mechanical […]
UBC mechanical engineering graduate named 2024 Rhodes Scholar
This article originally appeared on Applied Science News. Phoebe Cheung, a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of British Columbia, has been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for this year Phoebe Cheung, a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of British Columbia, has been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for this year. One of eleven […]
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 […]
APSC Rising Star Yi Yi Du
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. – Alfred, Lord Tennyson Overcoming hardships, a team effort “Perseverance. Commitment. Dedication. 3 imperatives to success.” Yi Yi Du Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2023 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Waking up from a two-month-long coma, I found […]
APSC Rising Star Phoebe Cheung
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. An engineering degree is more than just the academics “Make the most out of every opportunity – you get out what you put in.” Phoebe Cheung Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2023 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Going into engineering, I knew that it would not be an […]
APSC Rising Star Callum Woznow
This article is from APSC Student and Alumni Stars. Callum Woznow – Mechanical Engineering Graduate and Co-Founder of Zeeno A global tech journey that led me to Silicon Valley “Make big spontaneous decisions – it makes life interesting and leads to cool experiences.” Callum Woznow Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2023 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Throughout […]