Go Eng Girl Event Inspires Students to Fashion a More Sustainable Future
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering’s Geering Up team recently hosted 100 Grade 9-10 students from School District 23 to learn about sustainability in the fashion industry. After learning about the fast fashion industry and its impact on the environment, each group then had one hour to apply their newfound knowledge to design, assemble and present […]
2024/25 Outstanding Instructor Spotlight – Dr. Hadi Mohammadi
UBC Okanagan recently announced recipients of the 2024/25 Outstanding Instructor Award. Five faculty members from the School of Engineering were honoured with this prestigious award recognizing their exemplary teaching and notable dedication to student success. Read our QandA with award recipient Dr. Hadi Mohammadi, Associate Professor, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering to learn more about his […]
From Indonesia to UBC: Alqeshira Feyza’s Journey from Research to Engineering
Recently, two UBC Okanagan School of Engineering students – Alqeshira Feyza (third-year, Mechanical Engineering) and Keira Page (first-year) – sat down to interview one another about their unique SoE experiences. Read what inspired each student to choose UBC Engineering, and their advice for high school students who are considering engineering. Meet Alqeshira Feyza Interview conducted […]
ADHD, Resilience, and Big Dreams: How Keira Page Made Her Way from Coast to Coast to UBCO Engineering
Recently, two UBC Okanagan School of Engineering students – Alqeshira Feyza (third-year, Mechanical Engineering) and Keira Page (first-year) – sat down to interview one another about their unique SoE experiences. Read what inspired each student to choose UBC Engineering, and their advice for high school students considering engineering as an education and career path. Meet […]
Student Spotlight – Vishnu Priya Tripathi (M.Eng – Mechanical Engineering)
Vishnu Priya Tripathi is a mechanical engineering graduate and sustainability advocate, currently pursuing her Master’s degree at The University of British Columbia (2023-2025). With a strong background in product design, manufacturing, and mechatronics, she has worked with industry leaders such as Schneider Electric, CNH Industrial, and Luminous Power Technologies. She is passionate about creating […]
Engineering a cleaner future from the ground up
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Breaking down stereotypes to support women in engineering
Mentorship and promoting diversity are key to growing the number of women in the field, explains Engineering Professor Dr. Sumi Siddiqua.
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UBCO, FortisBC celebrate launch of Hydrogen Research Lab
New hydrogen research facility will accelerate low-carbon innovation in B.C.
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BIC Seminar: Advanced interface design for electrode materials in high energy-density lithium-ion batteries
The Battery Innovation Centre presents: “Advanced Interface Design for Electrode Materials in High Energy-Density Lithium-ion Batteries” by: Dr. Jinjin Ma, Postdoc Fellow at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am (PST) Location: EME 4218, School of Engineering, UBC, Okanagan, Kelowna BC Join via Zoom (Meeting […]
UBC Okanagan and FortisBC collaborating on made-in-B.C. hydrogen research
Investment from FortisBC is propelling low-carbon innovation at UBCO The University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) recently powered up a new hydrogen research lab (H2LAB)—one of the most advanced of its kind in North America. FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) is supporting the project, helping the university drive innovation and hydrogen energy research. FortisBC hopes to […]