Giant Spiders and Walking Machines
Large-scale mechanical art is hard to ignore. Artist engineers are creating some head-turning pieces to provoke dialogue on human energy use. By Rachel Poliquin, BFA’97, PhD’05 ________________________________________________________________________________ Read the full article, including videos and photo slideshows, online at Trek Magazine, a publication of alumni UBC. Jonathan Tippet and Charlie Brinson, as well as other members […]
Applied Science Rising Star: Connor Schellenberg-Beaver, UBC Mechanical Engineering ’13
“There is a way to overcome almost any challenge, but not necessarily by oneself.” -Connor Schellenberg-Beaver, Class of 2013 The stars of UBC Applied Science are people passionate about their chosen field–architecture, landscape architecture, community and regional planning, engineering and nursing—and those that inspire others by making meaningful contributions to the […]
MECH Prof. Dr. Peter Cripton quoted and featured on Rick Hansen gift to ICORD – Global and CBC news
The Rick Hansen Foundation has invested 20-million dollars into a spinal cord research centre in Vancouver. UBC Mechanical Engineering Professor Peter Cripton speaks on this Global news feature on spinal cord research. Dr. Cripton discusses the PRO-NECK-TOR, a helmet designed to prevent head and neck injuries upon high-impact.
Five UBC engineers inducted Fellows of Engineers Canada
Vancouver, Canada—April 8, 2013—UBC engineering professors Yusuf Altintas, Sheldon Cherry, Michael Isaacson, Shahab Sokhansanj and Kevin Smith were inducted Fellows of Engineers Canada (FEC) for their noteworthy achievement and service to the engineering profession in Canada. Held every two years, the induction ceremony was hosted by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. […]
UBC Human Powered Vehicle Team Selects New Leadership
On April 2nd, the incumbent executive team of UBC’s Human Powered Vehicle Team (HPVT) met to select the new group that will lead the team for 2013/2014 academic session. It’s exciting how far the team has come in such a short time. The future looks bright for those who will be involved with HPVT for […]
Engineering students demo ultra fuel-efficient cars
Event: The UBC Supermileage Team will demonstrate two cars in advance of the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas competition for ultra energy-efficient vehicles Date/Time: Tuesday, March 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: University Hill Secondary School parking lot, south-side 3228 Ross Drive, Vancouver BC Map: www.maps.ubc.ca/?590 Editors/reporters: Please confirm attendance at media demonstration. Contact Connor Schellenberg-Beaver at […]
UBC innovation and industry collaboration earns national accolades
UBC Mechanical Engineering professor Yusuf Altintas and industry partner Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have won a Synergy Award for Innovation from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) in recognition of their long-standing and successful university-industry partnership, which has resulted in numerous innovations and breakthroughs over the years to benefit Canada’s […]
UBC "Entrepreneurial Powerhouse" students win at BMO Apex Business Plan Competition
Two student teams from UBC’s New Venture Design course travelled to Fredericton, New Brunswick to compete at the BMO Apex Business Plan Competition, January 23-25. They returned with first and second place prizes respectively in the undergraduate categories. The two groups also received the “Entrepreneurial Powerhouse” award for UBC for best overall performance from a university at […]
UBC teams sweep podium at 2013 Enterprize Canada Business Plan Competition
Three UBC student teams swept the podium at 2013 Enterprize Canada Business Plan Competition, a part of Enterprise Canada’s Entrepreneurship Conference, February 8th–10th at the Sheraton Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. With UBC teams Agile Monitoring Equipment placing first, Aaisth second and SoundIT third, UBC entrepreneurs dominated the competition. The teams consisted of engineering and business students from […]
Celebration of Achievements 2013
The Department of Mechanical Engineering recently held their annual Celebration of Achievement ceremony. Please take a look at the photos below! The event was held at the First Nations House of Learning. It was an opportunity to recognize the achievements of exceptional students within the Mech department. Congratulations to all recipients! 2012 Department Scholars (This honourary designation […]