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Engineering
A seismic shift: New earthquake protections push project costs even higher
STOREYS | | Media coverage
Earthquake Engineering Research Facility Director Dr. Carlos Ventura comments on the BC Building Code's earthquake requirements in light of a new consultant report examining the costs of stronger protections.
UBC research tackles toxic tire chemical to protect aquatic life
| Announcement
A research initiative led by Dr. Rachel Scholes is addressing the environmental impact of 6PPDQ, a toxic chemical produced from tire wear that poses a significant threat to sensitive aquatic species.
Design and Innovation Day 2025
Apr 3, 2025 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Event
Connect with senior UBC Engineering students on Thursday, April 3!
B.C. fast-tracks critical minerals mining to counter tariffs
The Narwhal | | Media coverage
Applied Science faculty, including John Steen and Nadja Kunz, share thoughts on BC’s rush to fast track critical minerals projects will impact the environment and Indigenous Rights.
Nearly half of landslides during B.C. weather disaster linked to logging, wildfire, study finds | CBC News
CBC | | Media coverage
UBCO School of Engineering Professor Dwayne Tannant comments on a new study on the landslides, debris flows and washouts that occurred during British Columbia’s atmospheric river disaster in November 2021.
Are U.S. tariffs a threat to Canadian health sciences innovators – or a golden opportunity?
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Peter Zandstra, director of the School of Biomedical Engineering, says Canada should seize the moment by actively recruiting star academics from the U.S.
Dr. Peter Zandstra awarded Killam Prize in Engineering
| Announcement
The $100,000 Killam Prize is awarded to Canadian scholars who embody research excellence. The School of Biomedical Engineering's Director was recognized for his pioneering contributions in stem cell-derived tissue development and therapeutic…
UBC Applied Science professors receive 2024 Faculty Research Awards
| Announcement
Govind Kaigala of the School of Biomedical Engineering, and Mohammad Arjmand and Shahria Alam of the UBCO School of Engineering have been recognized for their research excellence and scholarly achievements.
BC researchers are turning oil sands waste into carbon fibres
BC Business | | Media coverage
Producing large quantities of the usable green carbon fibres could prove challenging, says Material Engineering's Dr. Yasmine Abdin
Dr. Bernard Laval reappointed as department head
| Announcement
Dr. Laval's new 5-year term will begin July 1, 2025.