Upcoming events connect UBC Okanagan engineering students with industry
UBC Okanagan engineering students will want to take note of two upcoming opportunities to meet industry professionals, explore career pathways and connect with potential employers. On Oct. 14, the School of Engineering will host an industry information session with McElhanney, followed by Fall Engineering Industry Night on Oct. 15. Whether you want a closer look […]
Smart Retrofit Solutions: Using BIM and AI for Smart Building Upgrades
A multidisciplinary student team connects BIM, artificial intelligence and building performance in a three-phase approach to building retrofits. Students in the Capstone Design Project course partnered with Dr. Qian Chen of UBC Okanagan’s Construction Integration and Digitalization (CID) Lab. Jaeda and Colby Yurkiw were already part of the CID Lab and approached Dr. Chen about developing […]
Camp OAC Rebuild
A student-led geotechnical engineering project examining debris flow and rockfall risk following the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire. Capstone Project Name: Camp OAC Rebuild Team Members: Amélie Argouin, Civil Engineering Joshua Carefoot, Civil Engineering Kaylynn Cook, Civil Engineering Colton Kather, Civil Engineering Josalynn Shields, Civil Engineering Sydney Strocen, Civil Engineering Students in the Capstone Design Project course partnered […]
Modular Housing for Rebuilding Ukraine
A student-designed permanent, accessible and adaptable modular housing concept for communities rebuilding in Ukraine. Capstone Project Name: Modular Housing for Rebuilding Ukraine Team Members: • Kyle Darroch, Civil Engineering • Kirit Dhot, Civil Engineering • Roopkanwar Gill, Civil Engineering • Maddie Hornibrook, Civil Engineering • Landon McGillis, Civil Engineering • Reed Stephanchew, Civil Engineering Students […]
GCRTC guest seminar: Seismic analysis and design of bridges
The Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) welcomes bridge engineer Saqib Khan to UBC Okanagan for “Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridges per S6:25—An Introduction,” part of its Beyond the Blueprint guest seminar series. This seminar will explore the principles and practical application of seismic bridge design under CSA S6:2025, including key changes from […]
Join UBCO Engineering: paint the E for Orange Shirt Day
The School of Engineering invites the UBC Okanagan campus and surrounding communities to help paint the E orange in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Observed on September 30, the day is a time to remember the children who never returned home and honour Survivors, their families and […]
GCRTC panel explores Indigenous knowledge and engineering perspectives on wildfire resilience
As communities across British Columbia confront the growing impacts of wildfire, building resilience requires knowledge and collaboration across disciplines, professions and lived experiences. The Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) at UBC Okanagan invites the campus and broader community to an upcoming panel discussion: Indigenous Knowledge, Land-Use, Planning, and Engineering Perspectives on Wildfire Resilience: […]
Celebrating engineering alumni, industry and community at UBCO Homecoming
There’s nothing like the start of a new school year to bring people together. It’s a time to celebrate where we’re going, how far we’ve come, and, most importantly, the people who make it all possible. UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is inviting alumni, industry partners, current students, faculty and staff to join us on […]
Growing Through Resistance: FarmPod
A student-designed modular dome system exploring sustainable agriculture, agritourism and year-round growing in Northern BC Capstone Project Name: FarmPod: Micro-Farm Domes for Agri-Tech + Agritourism Team Members: Cassidy Legebokow, Mechanical Engineering Enrica Guidi, Civil Engineering Vivian Schmeeckle, Mechanical Engineering Jessalyn Svendsen, Mechanical Engineering Esteban Meiffredy, Mechanical Engineering Khiem Nguyen, Mechanical Engineering Students in the Capstone Design […]
Designing for Winter Mobility: A Wheelchair-Accessible Snow Shovel
For wheelchair users, snow-covered paths can create significant barriers to independent mobility. Capstone Project Name: Wheelchair Accessible Snow Shovel Team Members: Axcan Alba Gonzalez – Mechanical Engineering Ian Schoeman – Mechanical Engineering Marcus Chan – Mechanical Engineering Aidan MacKenzie – Mechanical Engineering Lewis McCombie – Mechanical Engineering Michael Zidkovich – Mechanical Engineering Students in the Capstone […]