UBCO Engineering Professor Dr. Kasun Hewage Named CSSE Fellow
The Canadian Society of Senior Engineers (CSSE) has bestowed one of its highest honours upon a UBC Okanagan School of Engineering faculty member. Dr. Hewage, Professor of Civil Engineering, has been named a CSSE a Fellow in recognition of more than two decades of distinguished service, leadership and impact in the engineering profession. He is also a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada, and Canadian Society for Civil […]
UBCO Engineering innovation soars
Graduating students showcase impactful projects It was a moment where ideas, dreams and teamwork took flight. A moment to lift each other up. To present real solutions to problems in the Okanagan and beyond. It was a moment for friends, families and community to come together. And for a group of soon-to-graduate engineering students, it was both a swan song and a new beginning. More than 350 final-year engineering students landed at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence […]
Dr. Zheng Liu to receive SPIE Lifetime Achievement Award, named a Boeing Visiting Professor
UBC Okanagan (UBCO) School of Engineering Professor Dr. Zheng Liu has been recognized with a significant international honour that reflects his extraordinary impact in research, industry engagement and leadership in the field. A Career-Defining Honour from SPIE Dr. Liu is a recipient of the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Lifetime Achievement Award from SPIE, the international society […]
SoE Community: Join us for tea and conversation
In response to the difficult events unfolding in Iran, across the Middle East and around the world, members of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering community are invited to come together in support of one another. To create space for quiet connection, reflection and care, the School will host a series of informal tea and […]
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering graduate students present research at the 3MT competition
Graduate students from UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering (SoE) gathered on March 4, 2026, for the UBC Okanagan Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, presenting their research to an audience of faculty, staff and peers in just three minutes. The international competition challenges thesis-based graduate students to clearly explain the significance of their research to a […]
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 […]
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 […]