UBC Applied Science appoints Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pro tem
Dr. Agnes d’Entremont enters a leadership role in the Faculty of Applied Science, bringing extensive experience in promoting EDI.I in STEM. (Credit: Kai Jacobson/UBC Mechanical Engineering) Dr. Agnes d’Entremont has been appointed Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pro tem from August 5, 2024 until June 30, 2025. The Associate Dean, EDI leads equity, diversity, […]
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 […]
Ubyssey features Dr. Agnes d’Entremont and “Art of the Possible” course
UBYSSEY: Twice a week for an hour and a half, broken pasta flies across a classroom as conversations about torsion and solid mechanics float out the door. You’d be forgiven for thinking this was a typical engineering class, but not one student in the classroom is an engineering student. That class is APSC 366, an engineering course for […]
Dr. Juan Abelló wins UBC Killam Teaching Prize
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Teaching Juan Abelló on receiving a 2021-2022 Killam Teaching Prize! Recognizing excellence in teaching, recipients of the Killam Teaching Prize are nominated by students, colleagues and alumni. Dr. Abelló is one of three Applied Science faculty members to receive this prestigious UBC honour. Dr. Abelló is a dedicated teacher both […]
Open educational resources in STEM – CTLT’s Edubytes features guest editor Dr. Agnes d’Entremont
Open educational resources (OERs) are teaching and learning materials that have been openly licensed or are in the public domain. The benefits of using OERs over commercial or paid resources include no-cost access for students, and the ability for instructors to adapt, add to, and redistribute the materials. While OERs are used across many disciplines, STEM […]
Dr. Ostafichuk wins EGBC Teaching Award of Excellence
Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) has awarded Dr. Peter Ostafichuk with the EGBC 2020 Teaching Award of Excellence. Now in its hundredth year, EGBC regulates the engineering profession in BC, maintaining standards of professional and academic practice and providing licensing for its 37,000+ members. This award is a testament to his impact on engineering […]
Open UBC interview with Dr. Agnes d’Entremont
Dr. Agnes d’Entremont was named one of the 2019 AMS OER Champions for her commitment to accessible education through Open Educational Resources (OER). Learn more about Dr. d’Entremont’s open education projects in Open UBC’s latest interview in their Chatting with Champions series.
Dr. Agnes d’Entremont Wins ASEE Outstanding New Mechanical Engineering Educator Award
Dr. Agnes d’Entremont has been awarded the Outstanding New Mechanical Engineering Educator Award by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). The organization’s Mechanical Engineering division selects the winner who is “an individual early in their mechanical engineering education career who has demonstrated the potential, effort and persistence to make sustained and exceptional contributions to […]
Dr. Peter Ostafichuk an Inaugural Fellow of the CEEA-ACEG
Mechanical Engineering faculty member Dr. Peter Ostafichuk was elected an inaugural Fellow of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA-ACEG). The organization announced the recipients at their virtual AGM on June 19, 2020. CEEA-ACEG created the title to recognize engineering educators who have made notable contributions to the field: The designation of Fellow honours individuals who […]
Dr. Agnes d’Entremont Wins Killam Teaching Prize
Mechanical Engineering faculty member Dr. Agnes d’Entremont has won a 2019/2020 Killam Teaching Prize in recognition of her excellence in teaching. Faculty are nominated for the Killam Teaching Prize by students, colleagues and alumni. She has made ongoing contributions to educational excellence in Mechanical Engineering, through her teaching, leadership, advocacy, and dedication to student learning. […]