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 […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
We were honoured to celebrate our spring graduating class on May 29, 2024 with a reception and awards ceremony. Before crossing the stage at the Chan Centre, we brought our students together with their families, faculty and staff to celebrate their achievements and all the hard work that has gone into this moment. Congratulations to […]
Workday Student is here!
As of May 21, all students have access to UBC’s new information system interface, Workday Student! Log in to myworkday.ubc.ca to access your records, including: Course schedule and registration Grades Awards Tuition summary and payment Exam schedule Transcripts Transfer credits Your personal and contact information Don’t forget to log in to Workday Student before course […]
Student Experience: Following a Lifelong Interest In Hands-On Projects
This article is from UBC Engineering Student Spotlights. “The student community here at UBC is super collaborative and people are always very helpful.” Caitlyn Molander Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver When did you first become interested in engineering? Honestly, I didn’t know a lot about what engineering was in high school. I […]
CityNews speaks to Dr. Tavasoli: How achievable is B.C.’s net-zero emissions goal?
Alexandra Tavasoli, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia, says that compared to the rest of Canada, B.C. is generally putting in more effort to transition to sustainable technologies.
CBC: Marine workers, unions want new ferries built in B.C.
Dan McGreer, a retired architect and adjunct professor in UBC’s naval and marine engineering program, believes local shipyards, in particular Seaspan, have the knowledge and ability to build the seven new, large vessels, but worries about labour capacity and says cost could be a problem for local builders.
Student Leadership Awards celebrate exceptional service to student community
Each year, the Mechanical Engineering Student Leadership Awards celebrate students in our undergraduate and graduate programs who go above and beyond to enhance the student experience for their peers outside of the classroom. These awards recognize the important contributions leaders in our extracurricular groups make in fostering a mechanical engineering community that expands our students’ […]
Mourning the passing of Professor Emeritus Bud Homsy
It is with great sadness that the Department of Mechanical Engineering mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus G. M. “Bud” Homsy on March 12, 2024. He was a valued colleague, mentor, and friend at UBC Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from 2010 to 2014, and as Deputy Director of UBC’s Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences. […]
Student Experience: Applying Your Knowledge and Building Things
This article is from UBC Engineering Student Spotlights. “I wanted a career that was much more hands-on and where I didn’t have to invest in years of additional education after finishing my undergraduate degree.” Briden Cardillo Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Why did you want to study engineering? I’ve always been interested […]
UBC Killam Research Prize awarded to Dr. Amanda Giang
In recognition of her contributions to the field of environmental modelling and policy, Assistant Professor Amanda Giang has been awarded a UBC Killam Research Prize, one of the university’s top honours for research. Dr. Giang is one of ten campus researchers to be recognized for their outstanding research and scholarship. A faculty member in the […]