The carbon costs of the construction industry
UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Shahria Alam hopes to tackle the building industry’s climate challenge through more sustainable materials.
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UBCO professor researches electric passenger light rail for Okanagan Valley
Feasibility plan introduces 342-kilometre route linking Kamloops and Osoyoos
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The future of construction: From building booms to control rooms
UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Qian Chen is partnering with industry to modernize methods, materials and employment to meet the world’s extraordinary housing demands.
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Applications Open for UBCO Engineering Capstone Project Proposals
UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is looking for real-world problems in need of creative solutions. From now until August 6, the School of Engineering will be accepting project proposals for its year-long engineering design course, ENGR 499. The School is inviting engineering industry partners, UBC faculty and current students to submit proposals online. Small teams […]
International Women in Engineering Day 2024: Celebrating Inspiring UBC Engineering Leaders
June 23 is dedicated to recognizing and honouring the invaluable contributions of women engineers. International Women in Engineering Day highlights their relentless efforts, the challenges they have faced and their remarkable achievements. Meet four inspiring women from the UBC Engineering Class of 2024 who are already making contributions to the field of engineering and paving […]
Dr. Shahria Alam named a Fellow of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
The Canadian Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) recently honoured UBC Okanagan Civil Engineering Professor Dr. Shahria Alam. Dr. Alam was named a fellow of CSCE at the organization’s annual conference held in Niagara Falls on June 7. CSCE fellowships are bestowed to members who have demonstrated civil engineering excellence and who have contributed actively towards […]
Loïc Markley receives 2024 Dean’s Faculty Award for Excellence
Dr. Loïc Markley, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies for the School of Engineering (SoE) is the recipient of the 2024 Faculty of Applied Science Dean’s Service Award. The Award for Excellence in Service is designed to recognize faculty who through leadership, service and administrative activates make substantial positive high impact contributions […]
Trudy Chimko receives 2024 Dean’s Staff Award for Excellence
Trudy Chimko, Administration Manager for the School of Engineering is the 2024 recipient of the Faculty of Applied Science Dean’s Staff Award for Excellence, in Early Career Excellence. This award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service and contributions to the Faculty of Applied Science, promoting and advancing its mission and vision. It recognizes […]
KSS and UBCO help engineer brighter futures
Education collaboration inspires the next generation
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UBCO Engineering Researchers Awarded 2024 NSERC DISCOVERY Grants
2024 NSERC DISCOVERY Grant Awardees announced Today the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced more than $554 million is being invested in research over five years through the Discovery Research Program. Over $480 million of this funding provides new awards to researchers through the 2024 Discovery Research Program. An additional $72.4 […]