Student Experience: Past president of Formula UBC Racing talks about designing and building cars – and the importance of non-technical skills
“There’s more than one way to have a great UBC experience and UBC has a lot to offer no matter what your interests.” Exploring the world of automotives brought past president of Formula UBC Racing Dan Look to mechanical engineering studies at UBC.
Alumni Spotlight: Champion varsity rower now developing electric powertrains for aviation
Perseverance and discipline helped Mechanical Engineering alumna Emma Starr succeed both in varsity rowing and her degree. She shares her experiences through undergraduate studies and in her career electrifying aviation.
Alumni Spotlight: From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin
Alumnus Steve Zimmerman shares his journey from the Engineering Transfer Program to Mech 2, through undergraduate and master’s studies at UBC Mechanical Engineering, to his career with Blue Origin.
Student Experience: From Working On Fusion Energy To Testing Humanoid Robotics
This article is from UBC Engineering Student Spotlights. “I would love to be able to apply my knowledge to make our world a little more sustainable.” Robyn Xiong Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Why did you want to study engineering? There were a couple of different reasons. My brother did engineering, so […]
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 […]
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 […]
Student Experience: The Sky’s The Limit For Alyona
This article is from UBC Engineering Student Spotlights. “People find success in many different areas, and you should study something you want to study for intrinsic reasons.” Alyona Glazyrina Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2024 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Why did you want to study engineering? For the longest time I assumed I would go […]
MECH Machine Shop Team Receives 2018 President’s Staff Award
Roland Genshorek, Bernhard Nimmervoll and Erik Wilson — the UBC Department of Mechanical Engineering (MECH) Student Machine Shop team — have collectively received a President’s Staff Award for “enhancing the UBC experience.” In making the selection, UBC President Santa Ono and an advisory committee considered such factors as the extent to which nominees have provided a consistently high level of customer service, […]