New UBC research facility accelerates innovation in B.C.’s hydrogen energy sector
$23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District shows viability of integrated energy systems. B.C.’s hydrogen infrastructure enters a new era with today’s launch of the $23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) at UBC. Equipped with a hydrogen fueling station, this facility is expected to pave the way for breakthroughs in critical energy research. SHED will produce hydrogen […]
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 […]
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. […]