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UBC/UNBC environmental engineering program offers best of both worlds

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Why did you want to study engineering?I found it hard to figure out what I wanted to study, and in grades 11 and 12 I felt like I had way too many options to choose from. One day in math class I thought ‘I’d like to do a degree where I can do a fair…

Vantage One set the foundation for Charisma’s success at UBC Engineering

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How did you become interested in engineering?I always loved math and participated in math competitions like the math Olympiad when I was younger. My parents suggested I look into the applied sciences as something to study in university, rather than…

Meet Neil Mitra, winner of the Gold Medal Student Award from Engineers Canada

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What attracted you to the field of engineering?Engineering is the closest thing we have in the world to magic – it’s learning how to integrate the principles of math, physics, chemistry, biology and the natural sciences to improve people’s lives and…

Design and Innovation Day 2025

Apr 3, 2025 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Event

Connect with senior UBC Engineering students on Thursday, April 3! 

Three new Applied Science students named Schulich Leaders, Canada's largest STEM scholarship

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Three incoming students—Maya Achuthan, Patrick Huynh and Anush Mutyala—have received the Schulich Leader scholarship, Canada’s largest STEM scholarship.

Former EUS President, Karisma Jutla, Reflects On UBC’s Unique Culture And Community

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Karisma Jutla reflects on her journey at UBC as former President of the Engineering Undergraduate Society and speaks to the importance of co-op and having more women in engineering.

UBC students compete to build best burger-serving robots

CTV News Vancouver | | Media coverage

UBC Engineering Physics students took part in a cooking competition using autonomous robots inspired by the video game Overcooked. 

Seed2Stem Research Program Gives Tomme Lab Experience

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Tomme's experience in first year engineering.

Top Prospects: Leading innovators from the Class of 2024

The Logic | | Media coverage

School of Engineering graduate Liam Krebbers was recognized for his academic excellence.

Civil Engineering Offers The Opportunities Kira Is Looking For

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Kira shares how hands-on projects are a highlight of the civil engineering curriculum and her plans for the future.

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