Celebrating the School of Engineering Administration Team on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, celebrates the achievements of women while recognizing the ongoing work toward gender equality. Across Canada and around the world, the day encourages reflection, celebration and continued progress toward more inclusive communities. At UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Applied Science, School of Engineering, women contribute to the strength of […]
Helping Future Engineers Find Their Voice
Dr. Jing Li is a lecturer in engineering communication. In recognition of International Women’s Day coming up on March 8, 2026, she is one of several women being spotlighted from the School of Engineering. Tell us a bit about yourself. If you had to describe yourself in three sentences, what would you say? I grew […]
Engineering the Future of Safer and Sustainable Buildings
Dr. Lisa Tobber is an assistant professor in civil engineering specializing in structural engineering. In recognition of International Women’s Day coming up on March 8, 2026, she is one of several women being spotlighted from the School of Engineering. Tell us a bit about yourself. If you had to describe yourself in three sentences, what […]
Research putting future power grids to the test before they’re built
As power grids add more renewable energy and large-scale battery […]
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Startup Sprint offers a weekend of innovation and impact
Registration is now open for Startup Sprint 2026, an intensive, high-energy weekend experience held from Mar. 13-14, 2026. This event is designed to help participants transform ideas into impact-driven ventures by tackling real-world challenges at the intersection of STEM, entrepreneurship, and society. Startup Sprint 2026 is free and open to anyone in the community who […]
UBC launches new South Asia Hub, partnerships in India
The following story was published via UBC News and is being re-shared here as it features UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering. The UBC South Asia Hub, a new partnership with ATLAS SkillTech University, and a $4-million investment in scholarships for outstanding Indian students were announced as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Affairs […]