Steve Feng Named the New Head of UBC Mechanical Engineering
Steve Feng, PEng, has been named the new head of the UBC Department of Mechanical Engineering, effective May 1, 2018. Professor Feng joined the department as an associate professor in September 2007 and was promoted to full professor in July 2010. From 2009 to 2015, he was chair of the Mechatronics and Manufacturing Research Group, and between 2015 and 2017 […]
James Olson Appointed the New Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science
The Department of Mechanical Engineering wishes to congratulate James Olson on his appointment as the new Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science. Read the full announcement below: *** From Deborah Buszard, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the UBC Okanagan campus, and Andrew Szeri, Provost and Vice-President Academic at the UBC Vancouver campus: It is […]
After More Than a Year Lost at Sea, Ada Has Been Found
The first day of December brought good news to the UBC Sailbot team – their lost Sailbot was discovered off the coast of Florida. In August 2016, the UBC Sailbot Ada — an autonomous sailboat designed and built by UBC students — was launched off the coast of Newfoundland with the goal of crossing the […]
Congratulations November 2017 Grads!
Please join us in congratulating the Mechanical Engineering Fall 2017 graduates, who received their degrees on November 23. The department hosted a reception before the graduation ceremony to recognize some of our outstanding students. Several of our students received awards based on their academic achievements. Their names are below, in alphabetical order. Academic Achievement […]
Agnes d’Entremont Featured for Open Problem Library Project
Dr. Agnes d’Entremont, an instructor in Mechanical Engineering, and her colleague Dr. Jonathan Verrett, an instructor in Chemical and Biological Engineering, were featured in a video by BC Campus for their work with an open-source online homework system. The video highlights how creating problems for the WeBWork Open Problem Library (OPL) improves their students’ learning […]
Elizabeth Croft Discusses the Future of Robotics in CBC Interview
Following the release of the new Blade Runner movie, MECH professor and Director of the the Collaborative Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems Lab (CARIS), Elizabeth Croft gave a short interview with CBC on the future of robotics. In her interview, Croft discusses how to maintain a friendly relationship between robots and humans, especially amid worries […]
MECH Alumni Bring Sustainable Carsharing Alternatives to UBC
Veemos are coming to UBC! An enclosed, electric-assisted, human-powered bicycle that aims to replace automobiles on campus, Veemos are an innovative way to travel sustainably. VeloMetro is launching a Veemo pilot fleet on the UBC campus in fall of 2017. Mechanical Engineering is proud to recognize two of VeloMetro’s founders as graduates. Kody Baker, CEO […]
Student Group Funding Applications Now Open!
The Mechanical Engineering Department is now accepting student group funding applications. To download the application package, click here. The application deadline is October 10th at 11:59pm. Please note that groups/teams must submit both an electronic and a hard copy to the MECH Student Services Office (CEME 2205). Late applications will not be accepted; however, hard […]
Glenn Jolly receives 2017 President’s Staff Award
We are excited to announce that Glenn Jolly, Technician and Electronics Shop Supervisor, has been named a 2017 recipient of the President’s Staff Award! This award recognizes the personal achievements and contributions that our staff make to UBC, and to the vision and goals of the university. Glenn’s practical electronic and technical knowledge, and his […]
UBC Formula SAE Team Places 23rd out of 120 at Formula SAE Michigan
Submitted by the UBC Formula SAE team. In May, the Formula UBC Racing team participated in the Formula SAE Michigan competition. The team secured 23rd place overall out of 120 teams. The design goals for the 2017 competing race car included a drastic weight reduction which lead to a full redesign of the car’s primary […]