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Turkey earthquake: Why did so many buildings collapse despite new standards?
Global News | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang discussed the goal of earthquake-resilient building codes.
Collective action on climate change: reflections on COP27 and beyond
| Announcement
UBC materials engineering student Rynn Zhang attended the United Nations’ climate change conference, COP27, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. She shares her reflections on the conference and an update on Canada's policies and promises.
Devastation in Turkey echoes past quakes and offers B.C. lessons: profs
Victoria News | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Shahria Alam said all levels of governments have to step up efforts to educate people about earthquakes, identify vulnerable infrastructure, and prioritize repairs and retrofitting.
Preparing for a major earthquake in B.C.
CTV News | | Media coverage
Civil engineering researchers Drs. Tony Yang and Mehrtash Motamedi discussed how their group is researching ways of improving seismic designs and retrofitting buildings.
UBC prof calls for mandatory seismic assessments
Global News at 11 BC | | Media coverage
Civil engineering professor Dr. Perry Adebar explained why there needs to be mandatory seismic assessments for buildings in BC.
A dual degree program in engineering physics and human geography? It’s a powerful combination for Emiko Wijeysundera
| Spotlight
“It feels natural to me to combine engineering and geography.” Emiko Wijeysundera plans to use her unique combination of skills to create solutions that improve peoples’ lives.
CIHR funds UBC engineering research on spinal injuries, more effective vaccines
| Announcement
Eight engineering research projects led by UBC researchers are being awarded more than $3.2 million through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grants: Fall 2022 competition.
UBC Applied Science Co-op Networking Reception ‘puts a face to name’ as students meet top employers
Ubyssey | | Media coverage
Engineering students gathered to meet top-employers at the UBC Applied Science Co-op Networking Reception.
“Just say yes to everything!”
| Spotlight
Pan Tisapramotkul is 3rd year integrated engineering student at UBC Vancouver. She is actively involved in the UBC community through her involvement with UBC Thunderbots. Also, she has completed a coop work term at CADEX, where she gained experience.
Growing up in a refugee camp inspired Samuel Thiak to become an engineer
| Spotlight
From a refugee camp to a civil engineering student at UBCO, Samuel Thiak's story is a motivating and an inspiration to all his peers. His active involvement in various clubs and societies and countless coop work experience has allowed him to…