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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Empowering Educators: Innovative Teaching Methodologies in the AI Era
In an era defined by rapid technological change and evolving student expectations, traditional lecture-based instruction is no longer enough. Empowering Educators: Innovative Teaching Methodologies in the AI Era is a high-impact workshop that will inspire university instructors, senior-year PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, strengthen teaching effectiveness, and enhance student outcomes. The workshop is open to […]
IEEE UBCO Student Group hosts annual Innovation and Tech Expo
The following event announcement is shared on behalf of (IEEE) UBC Okanagan Student Branch: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) UBCO Student Branch is pleased to invite the School of Engineering community to our annual Okanagan Innovation & Technology Expo (OITE). This year’s theme, “Artificial Intelligence: The Effects of AI on Innovation, Infrastructure, and […]
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 […]
Built to win: UBC Okanagan engineering students claim King of the Hill title
A team of 23 engineering students from UBC Okanagan has earned national recognition at the 2026 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race. Facing competition from approximately 20 universities across Canada, the student-led team earned second-place finishes in Technical Report, Braking, Steering and Frame Design, won the head-to-head King of the Hill event, and placed second overall. […]
Beyond Net Zero: Wilden Living Lab Workshop to Share Real-World Performance Insights
The Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) is pleased to share details of the upcoming Wilden Living Lab workshop, Net Zero Homes – Performance, Challenges, and Solutions, taking place on February 26. Building on the success of Net Zero Now, this session will present full findings from the Wilden Living Lab’s Next Generation Net […]