From Curiosity to Creation: How UBCO Engineering Student Baran Hosal Builds to Learn
Baran Hosal is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at UBC Okanagan with a strong interest in sustainable transportation and energy systems. He is a hands-on learner who enjoys applying theory through design, prototyping, and experimentation. Baran has completed engineering internships in industry and is currently involved in research on hydrogen fuel cell systems, alongside a […]
Engineering with Impact: Sarthak Bodhale’s Path from Aerospace to Infrastructure
Sarthak Bodhale is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student in the Aerospace concentration at UBC Okanagan. Originally from India, he has spent much of his life across Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and China, which have shaped his global perspective. He completed a 16-month co-op with the City of Edmonton in Facility Asset Management, where he worked […]
Built to win: UBC Okanagan engineering students claim King of the Hill title
A team of 23 engineering students from UBC Okanagan has earned national recognition at the 2026 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race. Facing competition from approximately 20 universities across Canada, the student-led team earned second-place finishes in Technical Report, Braking, Steering and Frame Design, won the head-to-head King of the Hill event, and placed second overall. […]