Patentable ideas highlight Capstone 2018
Of nearly fifty capstone projects presented at the 2018 Capstone poster presentation, two are already in the patent process and two others are nearing that stage.
Are kidney stones the key to cleaning up wastewater?
Researchers at the Okanagan Campus of the University of British Columbia are enhancing the effectiveness of a wastewater treatment process known as “struvite precipitation”.
Inspiration grows from SEED
Stewards in Engineering Education (SEED) Program at the Okanagan campus of UBC is putting high school students into research labs and igniting their passion for engineering.
Wirelessly efficient power
Researchers at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia have discovered a way to balance power transfer efficiency with power loss due to inactivity in wireless power transfer systems.
Smart-bridge technology could lead to cheaper and safer infrastructure
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have determined that smart memory alloys are a safer and more cost-effective alternative to steel reinforced concrete bridges in earthquake-prone areas like the BC lower mainland.
Top researchers receive prestigious awards at UBC Okanagan
From smart building materials, to innovative public art, to improved palliative care, UBC Okanagan’s Researchers of the Year are pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and developing new ways to improve their communities.
Newly developed 3D printed tissues could advance cancer research
Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus hope to make advances in tissue replacement and cancer research through a new technology that can produce living, 3D printed bio-tissues.
Research flourishes between both UBC campuses
The integration of research across both campuses of the University of British Columbia will be paramount to its success over the next decade.
UBC engineers advance the capability of wearable tech
Creating the perfect wearable device to monitor muscle movement, heart rate and other tiny bio-signals without breaking the bank has inspired scientists to look for a simpler and more affordable tool.