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 […]
Engineering with Impact: Sarthak Bodhale’s Path from Aerospace to Infrastructure
Sarthak Bodhale is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student in the Aerospace concentration at UBC Okanagan. Originally from India, he has spent much of his life across Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and China, which have shaped his global perspective. He completed a 16-month co-op with the City of Edmonton in Facility Asset Management, where he worked […]
From Research to Advocacy: Samantha Krieg Receives the Order of the White Rose Scholarship
This year, Samantha Krieg, a graduate engineering student at UBC, was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Order of the White Rose Scholarship. Created to honor the memories of the 14 women who lost their lives in the 1989 École Polytechnique tragedy, the scholarship recognizes exceptional women pursuing graduate studies in engineering who demonstrate […]
Building an impressive portfolio of projects through co-op
I was actually set on being a psychiatrist and had been accepted at the University of Toronto for a psychology program. But then towards the end of my Grade 12 year I realized I wasn’t that keen on spending more than a decade of my life in school. I began reflecting on what careers I […]
Gaining skills and experience in a 16-month co-op position
Growing up, I loved playing with Lego and making things, and I’ve always been into math and science. I realized engineering could be a way for me to pursue these interests and contribute my skills in ways that could make the world a better place.
Master of Design: Changemakers invited to chart their future at UBC Okanagan
UBC Okanagan wants to help graduate students answer the age-old question: How can I change the world for the better? The Master of Design program is a professional graduate degree program that will welcome its first intake of students next May. Applications are currently being accepted. Before stepping into the program to tackle burning questions […]
Blending concrete, music, and academic achievement in a PhD journey at UBC Okanagan
Killam Laureate Rubaiya Rumman is originally from Bangladesh. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s in civil engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and worked as a lecturer there after graduation. She started her PhD journey at UBC Okanagan in 2021. Apart from her achievements in academia and research, Rubaiya is a professional […]
SoE Student Spotlight: Ravy Lock, Civil Engineering
Meet Ravy Lock: A passionate fourth-year Civil Engineering student at UBC Okanagan, Ravy has embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. From student projects and competitions to research and leadership roles, he’s been actively involved in shaping his academic and professional journey. What drives him isn’t just the desire to stand […]
Powering the Future: Katherine Builds Better Solar at UBC Okanagan
Katherine Latosinsky is an MASc student in electrical engineering whose experimental research is focused on developing new technology for solar energy generation. Katherine came to UBC Okanagan after completing her bachelor’s in engineering science at the University of Toronto, where she majored in engineering physics. She is passionate about science communication and community outreach and […]
Driven by Curiosity: A Civil Engineering Student’s Journey
Archisha Mahendru is a third-year Civil Engineering student with a big curiosity for how bridges and buildings come together, from the first sketch to the final structure. Her favorite hobby? Building or imagining things that don’t exist yet and finding a way to make them real. Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m currently a […]