UBCO School of Engineering seeks to inspire the next generation this summer
A fascination with building things led Alex Salmon to participate in the SEED (Stewards in Engineering Education) Experience at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering.
Engineering space for Indigenous knowledge in science
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering Student Noah Kaiser is helping redefine what reconciliation looks like in research—through mentorship, representation and design rooted in both land and community When Noah Kaiser talks about engineering, he starts with people. This fall, the fourth-year UBC Okanagan student will join classmates and researchers travelling to the Upper Nicola Band […]
Innovating the Future of Solar: Katherine Latosinsky Awarded the John Tiedje Fellowship
Katherine Latosinsky of UBC Okanagan is a Master’s student in Electrical Engineering and the recipient of the 2025 John Tiedje Fellowship in Clean Energy and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation. Her research focuses on developing new technology for lightweight and flexible solar panels using solution-processed materials, with the goal of accelerating innovation in clean energy. She also […]
From Curiosity to Creation: How UBCO Engineering Student Baran Hosal Builds to Learn
Baran Hosal is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at UBC Okanagan with a strong interest in sustainable transportation and energy systems. He is a hands-on learner who enjoys applying theory through design, prototyping, and experimentation. Baran has completed engineering internships in industry and is currently involved in research on hydrogen fuel cell systems, alongside a […]
Helping hands: UBCO research team develops brace to reduce tremors
UBCO engineers test a lightweight, wearable unit to inhibit involuntary movement
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Dr. Shahria Alam named Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada
A UBC Okanagan School of Engineering faculty member has earned one of the highest professional honours in Canadian engineering. Dr. Shahria Alam, Professor of Civil Engineering, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC). This recognition marks Dr. Alam’s third fellowship in the past two years, underscoring the national and […]
UBCO Engineering researchers awarded by B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
Two UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professors are among 71 UBC researchers to receive new funding from the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF). Dr. Qian Chen, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, and Dr. Klaske van Heusden, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering join six other UBC Okanagan researchers in being recognized. The BCKDF supports the development […]
Global Journey in Wireless Research Opens Doors to Professorship
Dr. Adebola Olutayo is a postdoctoral fellow at UBC Okanagan, specializing in channel modeling of emerging wireless systems. She is passionate about teaching, mentorship, and developing future engineers through innovative approaches to learning. Adebola also leads We Guide Learning Initiative, a non-profit focused on bridging educational gaps between African and Western systems. Her work combines […]
Zinc-ion batteries get a boost from cross-campus research team
New research leads to a more sustainable, economical option to lithium-ion technology
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Building Bridges, Building Futures: Engineers in Action Okanagan
Meet Engineers in Action Okanagan (EIA Okanagan), a student-led engineering design team that partners with underserved communities around the world to design and construct sustainable infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2024, the team empowers students to apply classroom concepts in real-world, cross-cultural settings while encouraging and developing leadership, communication, and project management skills. As part of […]