Optimizing composite timber manufacturing processes
New research from UBC’s Okanagan campus looks to improve the manufacturing processes of cross laminated timber at Structurlam’s plant located in Okanagan Falls.
How a creative mind can impact engineering
Courtney Bethune brought along her love for physics and chemistry when she arrived on the UBC Okanagan campus. Bethune’s father works for an Aboriginal engineering firm which specializes in civil engineering projects. “When I was younger, I would tag along to my dad’s firm and it was such a cool experience,” explains Bethune. “I want […]
Patentable ideas highlight Capstone 2018
Of nearly fifty capstone projects presented at the 2018 Capstone poster presentation, two are already in the patent process and two others are nearing that stage.
Are kidney stones the key to cleaning up wastewater?
Researchers at the Okanagan Campus of the University of British Columbia are enhancing the effectiveness of a wastewater treatment process known as “struvite precipitation”.
Inspiration grows from SEED
Stewards in Engineering Education (SEED) Program at the Okanagan campus of UBC is putting high school students into research labs and igniting their passion for engineering.
Wirelessly efficient power
Researchers at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia have discovered a way to balance power transfer efficiency with power loss due to inactivity in wireless power transfer systems.
2018 Springate Essay Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to Dawson Barnes, Jim Bell and Dele Oyelese who were all recognized as winners of the 2018 Gordon Springate Essay Contest. Gordon Springate, UBC Chemical Engineering alumni and current Technology Research and Development Manager for Chevron, spent last week mentoring School of Engineering students as a part of his Essay Contest initiative. The Springate […]
Lending a hand in Haiti
UBC Okanagan civil engineering student, Rick George, recently traveled to Haiti to help make a difference.
Engineering in a virtual space
Third-year engineering student, Ishrak Iltut, finds success outside the box.
Engineering Students Learn from Experts in the Field
Students in ENGR 421/521 recently took part in a workshop led by BC Transit’s Planning Manager and WATT Consulting Group’s Senior Transportation Planner and Transit Lead.