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Taking to the skies – from design and construction project leader to pilot in training
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Job: Pilot in training through the Delta Propel Company Pilot Training Program
Working at the interface of software and electrical engineering
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A well-rounded engineering education: From key roles at UBC Supermileage to a study abroad term in Denmark and international co-op experiences that have led to career success
UBC innovators unveil novel wood leather soccer ball at Expo 2025
Capital Current | | Media coverage
UBC’s Bioproducts Institute unveil a first-of-its-kind wood leather ball at EXPO 2025 in Osaka Japan. This ball is a symbol of innovation, culture, design, science, and sport aligned with Vancouver hosting the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
From refugee camp to UBC to an impressive career at Kiewit
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What got you interested in engineering?I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that’s been embroiled in civil war for decades, and I grew up in a refugee camp in Swaziland. For some reason, even as a very small child, I was…
Engineering a new Career as a Mature Student
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Simon Ghyselincks, UBC Engineering Physics graduate, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Breaking Barriers: Challenging Yourself and the Status Quo
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Samantha Krieg, UBC Okanagan Civil Engineering student, is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
Researchers make 'remarkable' discovery of effective alternative to electric car rebates: 'We recommend more places consider [it]'
The Cool Down | | Media coverage
UBC Civil Engineering Professor Alex Bigazzi conducts a new study that reveals how e-bike rebates are a cost-effective way to reduce pollution.
How Canada is at the forefront of unpacking the potential of DNA data storage
Canada Foundation for Innovation | | Media coverage
Dr. William Hughes, the Director of the School of Engineering at UBCO conducts research into the possibility of "DNA origami" in order to solve big data's big storage problem.
Rethinking Supply Chains for Resilience: The Role of Blockchain
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Samuel Yousefi, a PhD graduate in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan is recognized as a 2025 UBC Applied Science Rising Star.
“Forever chemicals” are impacting drinking water safety across Canada. Here’s what you should know.
Cottage Life | | Media coverage
UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering Associate Professor Johan Foster explains how the device that his research group has developed can identify the presence of Forever chemicals seeping into public drinking water and wells.