Go Eng Girl Event Inspires Students to Fashion a More Sustainable Future
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering’s Geering Up team recently hosted 100 Grade 9-10 students from School District 23 to learn about sustainability in the fashion industry. After learning about the fast fashion industry and its impact on the environment, each group then had one hour to apply their newfound knowledge to design, assemble and present […]
Award-winning teaching bridges biomedical research and student engagement
UBC Okanagan recently announced recipients of the 2024/25 Outstanding Instructor Award. Five faculty members from the School of Engineering were honoured with this prestigious award recognizing their exemplary teaching and notable dedication to student success. Read our QandA with award recipient Dr. Hadi Mohammadi, Associate Professor, Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering to learn more about his […]
From Indonesia to UBC: Alqeshira Feyza’s Journey from Research to Engineering
Recently, two UBC Okanagan School of Engineering students – Alqeshira Feyza (third-year, Mechanical Engineering) and Keira Page (first-year) – sat down to interview one another about their unique SoE experiences. Read what inspired each student to choose UBC Engineering, and their advice for high school students who are considering engineering. Meet Alqeshira Feyza Interview conducted […]
ADHD, Resilience, and Big Dreams: How Keira Page Made Her Way from Coast to Coast to UBCO Engineering
Recently, two UBC Okanagan School of Engineering students – Alqeshira Feyza (third-year, Mechanical Engineering) and Keira Page (first-year) – sat down to interview one another about their unique SoE experiences. Read what inspired each student to choose UBC Engineering, and their advice for high school students considering engineering as an education and career path. Meet […]
Student Spotlight – Vishnu Priya Tripathi (M.Eng – Mechanical Engineering)
Vishnu Priya Tripathi is a mechanical engineering graduate and sustainability advocate, currently pursuing her Master’s degree at The University of British Columbia (2023-2025). With a strong background in product design, manufacturing, and mechatronics, she has worked with industry leaders such as Schneider Electric, CNH Industrial, and Luminous Power Technologies. She is passionate about creating […]
UBC Okanagan and FortisBC collaborating on made-in-B.C. hydrogen research
Investment from FortisBC is propelling low-carbon innovation at UBCO The University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) recently powered up a new hydrogen research lab (H2LAB)—one of the most advanced of its kind in North America. FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) is supporting the project, helping the university drive innovation and hydrogen energy research. FortisBC hopes to […]
SoE Students invited to join employer info session: Associated Engineering
UBCO School of Engineering students are invited to discover exciting career opportunities in engineering, infrastructure, and environmental consulting. When: Tuesday, March 4 | 12:00 – 1:00 | EME 2181 Register here: https://calendly.com/ubccareers/ae Meet the team and get an exclusive look into the company’s dynamic culture. Learn how the company fosters professional growth and development to […]
Shaping smarter cities: infrastructure, sustainability, and creative engineering
Name: Sandhya Devkate Program, Concentration: Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering Grad Year: 2024 Sandhya Devkate is a UBC Okanagan MEng graduate, Civil Engineering EIT, Project Management Professional (PMP®), and Tech Steward, who thrives at the intersection of engineering, problem-solving, and innovation. She is passionate about transportation infrastructure, community-driven projects, and sustainable urban planning. From optimizing […]
Shola Fashanu (BASc ’22) receives 2025 UBCO Alumni Builder Award
Meet Shola Fashanu, a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science – Mechanical Engineering program (2022). Shola was recently named a 2025 recipient of UBC’s Alumni Builder Award for the Okanagan campus, in recognition of her positive contributions to the campus and her field. Read more about Shola’s alumni journey below. Tell us a bit […]
Celebrating SoE’s 3MT Heat Winners
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, students, faculty and staff from the School of Engineering had the privilege of witnessing an outstanding Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Heat, where SoE graduate students showcased their research with clarity, passion, and impact. The three winners who will advance to the next round are: Katherine Latosinsky – Solution-Processed Perovskite-CIGS Tandem […]