UBCO, TOTA, OTA host Inter Community Transportation Forum
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), the Okanagan Transit Alliance (OTA), and researchers from UBC Okanagan (UBCO) are inviting the community to join a free public forum next week on the topic of inter-city transportation. The partners will be discussing results of their recently conducted Okanagan valley-wide, inter-city transportation survey at the event, which will take […]
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering brings together students and industry
Engineering students at UBC Okanagan will have an exciting opportunity to gain insights into their future at Industry Night on Nov. 21. The popular event brings together students of all levels with industry members from across the region and beyond. For students, the event is not only an opportunity to learn more about the various […]
UBC Engineering hosts virtual admissions Ask Me Anything sessions
Applying for university can feel daunting, which is why UBC Engineering is hosting a series of events in November to help students connect with an advisor, get their questions answered, and take the stress out the admissions process. UBC Engineering is hosting sessions geared for: Canadian / permanent resident students (Nov. 20) International students (Nov. […]
GCRTC Seminar Series: Rethinking the Seismic Design of Steel Moment Resisting Frames
The Green Construction Research & Training Center (GCRTC) Seminar Series presents: Rethinking the Seismic Design of Steel Moment Resisting Frames Featuring: Dr. Dimitrios Lignos, PEng Professor & Department Chair, Civil Engineering Institute (IIC) Director, Resilient Steel Structures Laboratory, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM […]
Info Session, Oct. 29: Students invited to Go Global with UBC Engineering summer course in China
UBC Engineering students, take note: Are you interested in learning more about the Go Global program and enrolling in a new UBC Engineering course to be held in China summer 2025? Join an info session on Tuesday, October 29 at 5pm, for more information on this exciting course taught by UBC Okanagan School of Engineering […]
UBCO Okanagan Engineering Society hosts 2024 Okanagan Engineering Competition
Engineering students at UBC Okanagan will gather on Sunday, Oct. 20 to put their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test at the 2024 Okanagan Engineering Competition. Hosted by the Engineering Society at UBCO, the competition brings students together to showcase their design thinking and technical skills in a fast-paced competition environment with limited […]
Discover Your Future at UBC Okanagan Engineering Open House on Nov. 2
High school and mature students welcomed to explore engineering pathways at UBCO How can we build more resilient communities in the face of climate change? What will the next leaps in solar or battery technology look like? What are the career paths for computer engineers in the age of AI? What are the job prospects […]
SoE Speaker Series: Dr. Ken Elwood
The UBC Build Better Cluster and UBC Okanagan School of Engineering welcomes visiting scholar Dr. Ken Elwood on October 21. Dr. Elwood will deliver a talk “From Ductility to Repairability: Evolution of Building Design in the Wake of the Christchurch Earthquake” on Monday, Oct. 21, from noon – 1:30pm. Dr. Elwood is a professor at […]
Deadline extended: Submit Capstone Project Proposals by Aug. 15
Need help with a complex technical problem? Have an idea that could benefit industry or community? UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is seeking Capstone project proposals from the UBC Community and industry / community partners with design problems that require fresh and innovative solutions! From now until August 15, the School of Engineering will be […]
Applications Open for UBCO Engineering Capstone Project Proposals
UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is looking for real-world problems in need of creative solutions. From now until August 6, the School of Engineering will be accepting project proposals for its year-long engineering design course, ENGR 499. The School is inviting engineering industry partners, UBC faculty and current students to submit proposals online. Small teams […]