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 […]
Graduate Profile – Abdirahman Hajj Salad (BASc, Electrical ‘24)
Where are you from? I am from Nairobi, Kenya What brought you to UBC? I was drawn to UBC by its renowned engineering program, commitment to innovation, and the beautiful Okanagan campus. Additionally, the chance to study in a close-knit, diverse community and learn from distinguished faculty played a significant role in my decision. Why […]
UBC Okanagan Engineering grad poised for global impact thanks to donor’s generosity
When Jacob Sol stepped into his first engineering class at UBC Okanagan he had no way of knowing that five years later he’d be off to one of the top grad schools in his field, having kickstarted a research project that is inspiring people near and far to protect our fragile, interconnected water systems. On […]
Graduate Profile – Madison Smith (BASc, Mechanical ’24)
Where are you from? Salt Spring Island BC What brought you to UBC? I chose UBC because it had a great reputation from those I talked to in my hometown. UBC offered engineering events for high school students to learn about their programs like Open House where I got to meet other students and see […]
UBC Engineering student reflects on learning, community and impact as graduation approaches
UBC Okanagan (UBCO) School of Engineering student Megha Desai has had the date Friday, June 7, 2024 circled on her calendar for a while. For Desai, this date – her graduation day – marks more than the achievement of an educational dream years in the making: it also heralds the start of her exciting next […]
Victory by design: UBC Okanagan Engineering students take national toboggan title
A team of engineering students from UBC Okanagan notched an impressive victory at the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) in February.
Researchers test smart surfaces to improve wireless communication and localization
UBCO engineers aim to improve network sensing abilities and connectivity
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Ilija Hristovski is reaching for the stars
Engineering doctoral student hopes to become an astronaut and help solve some of society’s pressing issues.
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