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 […]
From Polymer Science to Green Technologies: UBCO MASc Student Works Towards a More Sustainable Future
Meet Mojdeh Rezaei-Khamseh: a Master of Applied Science (MASc) international student in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan and recipient of the 2025 Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos International Engineering Student Memorial Award. Mojdeh’s research explores the use of electrospun plant-based materials enhanced with conductive and magnetic fillers to design multilayer structures with high absorption capabilities. With a […]
How a civil engineering student’s vision for sustainability is shaping a greener tomorrow
Kyle Xander Co is a third-year civil engineering student originally from the Philippines. With a passion for math and puzzle-solving, engineering was a natural choice for him. He is dedicated to making a positive impact on his community through his skills and experiences. Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m a third-year civil engineering […]
Engineering Comfort: UBCO Undergraduate Designs Custom Keyboard, Goes Open Source
Musab Hassan, a third-year electrical engineering student at UBCO, takes us on his design journey of how he built his own ergonomic keyboard. Hassan spent around four months designing and building a fully custom, aesthetic ergonomic keyboard designed to fit his hand shape, called the Aurora Keyboard. After using a regular keyboard, which caused him […]