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Read the latest announcements, media mentions and news for the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Alumnus Francis Pun receives Dean’s Medal of Distinction

Alumnus Francis Pun receives Dean’s Medal of Distinction

UBC Mechanical Engineering alumnus Francis Pun has been honoured with one of Applied Science’s 2023 Dean’s Medal of Distinction. Awarded to members of the Applied Science community, the Dean’s Medal of Distinction recognizes outstanding contributions to the Faculty’s member disciplines and mission. Pun is one of seven awardees being celebrated for their impact. Francis Pun […]

MECH celebrates junior faculty teaching excellence

MECH celebrates junior faculty teaching excellence

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has recognized the teaching contributions of Mech 2 Coordinator Dr. Graham R. Hendra and Capstone Coordinator Bill Rawlings with 2023 Junior Faculty Teaching Awards. These awards are given to outstanding instructors who are either tenure track and have not yet applied for tenure, or lecturers within their first six years […]

Supporting those affected by conflicts

Supporting those affected by conflicts

UBC Mechanical Engineering believes violence is not an answer for conflict, and we lend our support and compassion to those who are affected by current world conflicts. As world conflicts deepen and innocent civilians are caught in the tragic repercussions in Israel, Gaza and elsewhere, the implications are distressing for those with families and friends […]

MECH Stands with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities

MECH Stands with our 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities

UBC Mechanical Engineering stands with its community – its whole community, including people from across gender and sexuality spectrums – in condemning the anti-transgender and anti-queer actions taking place on campus and across the country.  As a community and a society, we are at our best when we bring diverse perspectives and experiences together, and […]

Media Mention: Washington Post speaks to Dr. Lyndia Wu on brain impact of heading the ball in soccer

Media Mention: Washington Post speaks to Dr. Lyndia Wu on brain impact of heading the ball in soccer

WASHINGTON POST: “A number of studies suggest that the powerful forces involved in heading a ball may lead to thinking and memory problems, and possibly dementia” “Astronauts during rocket launch may experience a few g’s of acceleration,” said Lyndia Wu, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia who led the […]

Capstone Project Profile: Micromanipulator for Mandibular Reconstruction Surgery

Capstone Project Profile: Micromanipulator for Mandibular Reconstruction Surgery

This article is from the Applied Science Student Project Spotlights.  Anthony Zhou, Audrey Alianto, Cecile Ying, Daniel Andjelic, Yizhen Song Community Partner: ISTAR Group at Vancouver General Hospital Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Our project Mandibular reconstruction surgery involves removing cancerous portions of the jawbone, which leaves the patient with a gap in their […]