Driven by Curiosity: A Civil Engineering Student’s Journey
Archisha Mahendru is a third-year Civil Engineering student with a big curiosity for how bridges and buildings come together, from the first sketch to the final structure. Her favorite hobby? Building or imagining things that don’t exist yet and finding a way to make them real. Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m currently a […]
From the UK to the Okanagan: fostering local research through biomedical expertise
Dr. Jennifer Frattolin is an assistant professor in mechanical engineering specializing in biomedical engineering. In recognition of International Women in Engineering Day, she is one of several women in engineering being spotlighted from the School of Engineering. What sparked your interest in engineering? Can you share a moment when you knew this was the path […]
From Polymer Science to Green Technologies: UBCO MASc Student Works Towards a More Sustainable Future
Meet Mojdeh Rezaei-Khamseh: a Master of Applied Science (MASc) international student in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan and recipient of the 2025 Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos International Engineering Student Memorial Award. Mojdeh’s research explores the use of electrospun plant-based materials enhanced with conductive and magnetic fillers to design multilayer structures with high absorption capabilities. With a […]
A high-precision tracking solution for aerospace laser communication
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 […]
Breaking Barriers: Challenging Yourself and the Status Quo
The first day of university I walked into the class filled with anxiety, excitement, and uncertainty as I took the first steps toward my second career as a civil engineer. I would have laughed if you had told me just a year prior that I would be studying engineering. In high school and until my […]
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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Mechanical engineering graduate reflects on journey at convocation
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 […]
Hands-On Construction Fuels Passion for Civil Engineering
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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