Students tackle global challenges at inaugural UBCO Map the System competition
Students, mentors, faculty and community members recently gathered at UBC Okanagan for the inaugural UBCO Map the System competition, a day focused on systems thinking, sustainability and exploring some of the world’s most complex challenges. Hosted through the School of Engineering’s Technology Entrepreneurship program, the event invited interdisciplinary student teams to investigate deeply rooted social, […]
UBCO Engineering 2025/26 Outstanding Instructors recognized
Three School of Engineering (SoE) faculty members have been honoured with UBC Okanagan’s 2025/26 Outstanding Instructor award. The SoE’s Dr. Nicolas Peleato, Ph.D. candidate Zahra Sarpanah Sourkouhi, and Dr. Mohammad Tiznobaik are among 29 instructors from across UBCO to be recognized. Read the full list from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic. The Outstanding […]
Powering bright futures
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering and FortisBC celebrate a decade of partnership and impact It was a day not only to celebrate innovation in clean energy research, but to recognize that the future is in good hands. Leaders from UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering and FortisBC recently gathered to mark more than a decade of […]
Building for the Future: How Gurleen Gang is Shaping Communities Through Engineering
Gurleen Gang is a civil engineer passionate about building infrastructure that supports resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities. A graduate of UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, Gurleen has worked across consulting, construction, and public-sector environments, gaining hands-on experience in capital projects and asset management. He is currently stepping into a leadership role […]
From three hours to three minutes: a tale of two theses
School of Engineering PhD students showcase sustainable solutions at UBCO 3MT Finals Congratulations to UBC Okanagan School of Engineering (SoE) PhD Students Rubaiya Rumman and Fatemeh Niknahad who represented the SoE at UBCO’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals on April 14 at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna. Rubaiya Rumman was awarded Runner Up overall […]
UBCO first-year engineering students offer up real-world solutions
Students impress at annual APSC 171 Design Showcase Students in the Applied Science 171 course at UBC Okanagan (UBCO) School of Engineering showcased their skills and knowledge in an exciting and fast-paced design competition on April 9. “As one of the School’s long-standing flagship design showcase competitions, this annual event remains a hallmark of creativity, innovation, and experiential learning within our […]
Engineering students offer solutions for water, accessibility, housing
A semi-autonomous boat that measures Okanagan Lake’s water quality earned […]
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UBCO Engineering innovation soars
Graduating students showcase impactful projects It was a moment where ideas, dreams and teamwork took flight. A moment to lift each other up. To present real solutions to problems in the Okanagan and beyond. It was a moment for friends, families and community to come together. And for a group of soon-to-graduate engineering students, it was both a swan song and a new beginning. More than 350 final-year engineering students landed at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence […]
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 […]
SoE Community: Join us for tea and conversation
In response to the difficult events unfolding in Iran, across the Middle East and around the world, members of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering community are invited to come together in support of one another. To create space for quiet connection, reflection and care, the School will host a series of informal tea and […]