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Engineering
Producing Hepatitis B virus-like-particle vaccines using Pichia pastoris
| Spotlight
Our projectWe wanted to develop an innovative process to produce a vaccine for hepatitis B, a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Our approach is to create a virus-like particle, a molecule that resembles a virus but that is non…
Student ingenuity abuzz on Design and Innovation Day 2024
| Announcement
From addressing environmental challenges to enhancing human well-being, the 201 capstone projects on display at the 2024 Design and Innovation Day showcase were a testament to the ingenuity and commitment of UBC’s aspiring engineers.
Arman Hariri Thrives In The Holistic, Integrated Nature Of Manufacturing Engineering
| Spotlight
Arman's journey in engineering and how his leadership and co-op experiences have shaped him.
Marine workers, unions want new ferries built in BC
CBC | | Media coverage
Naval architecture and marine engineering adjunct professor Dan McGreer said labour capacity and cost could make it difficult for local shipyards to build vessels locally.
Quebec eyed as prime spot to suck carbon from atmosphere
CBC | | Media coverage
Chemical engineering professor Dr. Naoko Ellis said direct air capture, which involves removing carbon from the atmosphere, rather than at the source of production, could play a role in sectors such as aviation and concrete manufacturing where…
Scientists have invented a method to break down "forever chemicals" in our drinking water
World Economic Forum | | Media coverage
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni led the development of a water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water.
Advancing The Sustainability Agenda A Year After Graduating
| Spotlight
Jasmine's journey after graduating with a degree in manufacturing engineering.
President Of Women In Engineering Wants To Make Engineering More Inclusive
| Spotlight
Stephanie Quon's journey in engineering and how her co-op has shaped her career.
UBC Okanagan engineering students show off wildfire prevention ideas
Castanet | | Media coverage
On April 12, an engineering showcase at UBC Okanagan featured innovative projects designed to tackle the pressing threat of climate change.
UBC Engineering adding 338 new domestic student spaces starting in 2024
| Announcement
Starting in fall 2024, UBC Engineering will add 238 spaces in undergraduate chemical, computer, integrated and biomedical engineering at UBC Vancouver. One hundred undergraduate engineering spaces will be added at UBC Okanagan.