Explore your next big idea at UBC Okanagan’s Startup Sprint
Have an idea you’re ready to explore? Startup Sprint returns to UBC Okanagan Nov. 20–21, bringing together students, faculty, researchers and community members to explore entrepreneurial ideas and take the first steps toward turning them into ventures. Organized by the School of Engineering and Faculty of Management, the free event offers a weekend of hands-on […]
Researchers, industry teaming up to help hydrogen fuel cells take flight
A fuel cell powerful enough to help propel an aircraft […]
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UBCO Engineering professor Dr. Sepideh Pakpour awarded Canada Research Chair
As the climate changes, so do the conditions that shape how infections spread—and how our bodies respond. At UBC Okanagan, Dr. Sepideh Pakpour is connecting microbiome research with engineering to help create healthier, more resilient places to live and work. In support of that work, Dr. Pakpour, an associate professor in the School of Engineering […]
Engineering Graduate Students Society brings community together
From coffee breaks on campus to snowy adventures at SilverStar, the Engineering Graduate Students Society (EGSS) is building community one event at a time. EGSS’ new executive team is inviting graduate students across UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering to get involved, meet new people and help shape the year ahead. With upcoming events and three […]
Dear Future Peer
Welcome to the Master of Design (MDes) program. You’re probably excited or maybe just a little nervous. Maybe you’ve already started reading the website, imagining what the year will look like. I did the same thing. Here’s what I wish someone had told me. You’ll come in thinking you know what design is. You’ll leave […]
UBCO Engineering connects students with experienced entrepreneurs
Have an idea for a venture but not sure where to start? Wondering how your research could become a business? UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is offering students a new opportunity to connect one-on-one with experienced entrepreneurs through its Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Drop-In sessions. Bring a question, a project challenge or an idea that’s still taking […]
Wearing the Iron Pin: Engineering students pledge ethics and integrity
Hundreds of first-year engineering students took an important step in their educational and professional journeys during two Iron Pin ceremonies this month. Wearing the Iron Pin represents a pledge to uphold the School of Engineering (SoE) Code of Ethics. The code outlines how SoE students, faculty and staff shall act at all times with courtesy, […]
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 […]
Master of Design Student Showcase at UBC Okanagan
Beyond the Showcase: UBC Okanagan’s Master of Design Students Bring Ideas to Life On September 14th, the School of Engineering became a space for exploration, conversation and connection. The Master of Design (MDes) Students had the opportunity to showcase their prototyped projects to faculty, peers, students and community guests. The showcase highlighted work developed through […]
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 […]