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Combining Interests in Engineering and Global Health
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Pranav Shrestha graduated with a PhD from UBC Mechanical Engineering and hopes to continue developing technologies focused on global health, and to deploy these technologies in resource-constrained settings.
Balancing Outdoor Adventure And Engineering
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Marcus' experience in engineering and his plans for the future.
UBCO Engineering Professor Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi appointed to B.C. Climate Solutions Council
School of Engineering | | Media coverage
Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi is a new member of the province’s Climate Solutions Council who will support the work to transition BC to a clean economy with thriving and sustainable industry.
Seeking Radical Learning in the Classroom: Aspiring for a Justice-Oriented Engineering Education
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UBC Biomedical Engineering alum Jess Tran is planning to pursue a Master’s Degree in Engineering Education Research, starting September 2024, focusing on access, privilege, and justice-oriented pedagogies in STEM outreach spaces.
Feds lean on BC to produce more critical minerals
The Province | | Media coverage
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Professor Dr. John Steen said UBC is graduating world-class experts in mineral processing as demand for minerals grows.
Should London Drugs give in to ransom demand after cyberattack?
The Province | | Media coverage
UBCO mechanical engineering affiliate professor Dr. Apurva Narayan said London Drugs customers are very likely to be impacted by the recent security breach.
Engineering professor Dr. Mark Martinez receives two TAPPI awards
Pulp and Paper Canada | | Media coverage
Chemical and biological engineering professor recognized for outstanding contributions to pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries.
A portrait of pollution around the Port of Vancouver
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering assistant professor Dr. Amanda Giang comments on issues of pollution in Burrard Inlet.
BC cleantech exodus looms as Svante considers US move
Times Colonist | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli said Canada is lagging the U.S. in funding in many cleantech fields including carbon capture, utilization and storage.
UBCO researchers receive funding to incorporate human comfort into product design
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering | | Media coverage
A multidisciplinary team with School of Engineering's Dr. Sepideh Pakpour has been awarded $1.65M toward their research in product design that incorporates human comfort and environmental sustainability.