Capstone Project Spotlight: Tracking System for Stratospheric Laser Links
Eyes on the sky: A high recision tracking system for laser communication with moving payloads Project Title: Targeting and Tracking System for Stratospheric Laser Links Student Group: Abrar Mahir, Aiden Rowe, Tarek Alkabbani, Alexandra Rybka, Hayley Scherpenisse, and Alex Ede. Community Partner: UBCO Integrated Optics Laboratory with support from Dr. Johnathan Holzman. Students in the […]
AI innovation at UBCO helps shipping ports see what’s coming—literally
New technology improves forecasting, can help ports adapt quickly to global trade disruptions
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UBCO students shine with top honours at graduation
Awards presented for leadership, inclusion and community involvement
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SoE Student Spotlight – Abrar Mahir, Mechanical Engineering – Convocation Speaker
Abrar Mahir is a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of British Columbia with a passion for aerospace, automotive innovation, and community impact. Originally from Bangladesh, Abrar is the recipient of the UBC Major Entrance Scholarship, Outstanding International Student Award, Dr. Spiro Engineering Memorial Award, and Provost’s Award for Teaching Assistants & Tutors. His […]
SoE Student Spotlight – Conor Manahan, Civil Engineering – Head of Class 2025
Conor Manahan is a civil engineering student originally from Victoria, BC. With a passion for hands-on problem-solving and the outdoors, civil engineering was a natural fit for him. Named as the 2025 Head of Class, he plans to continue working with the District of Lake Country while pursuing his P.Eng designation. Tell us a bit […]
UBCO’s largest graduating class marks 20 years of growth
Campus honours 2,600 graduates and Indigenous language program milestones
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UBC School of Engineering celebrates the class of 2025
463 graduates will cross the stage to receive their degrees during the UBC Okanagan Applied Science convocation on June 6 – 281 undergraduates and 182 graduates will be conferred. The 281 undergraduate degrees include 81 in civil engineering, 55 in electrical engineering, 15 in manufacturing engineering, and 130 in mechanical engineering. Six of these students […]
UBCO researchers pioneer advanced mechanical heart valve
Homegrown innovation offers improved performance and longevity for patients
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Capstone Project Spotlight: Parkinson’s tremor sensor & model arm
Medical engineering design with real-world impact, UBCO students help improve lives of those with Parkinson’s Project Title: Parkinson’s Tremor Sensor & Model Arm. Student Group: Edmon Mann, Hannah Mann, Travis Szafron, Sebastien Gracia, Jared Borsheim, and Zack Schmit. Community Partner: UBCO Heart Valve Performance Lab (HVPL), with support from Dr. Hadi Mohammadi, Dr. Mohammad Zarifi, […]
UBC Okanagan’s Geering Up Summer Camps Are Now Open for Registration!
UBCO Geering Up Engineering Outreach is offering camps for curious STEAM learners of all ages! UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach is a team within the School of Engineering with the mandate of promoting science, engineering, and technology to youth across British Columbia. Geering Up Celebrates 10 Years of STEM Fun in the Okanagan How is a […]