Sustainable Soil Construction: Engineers Canada profile of Dr. Sumi Siddiqua
Engineers Canada recently profiled School of Engineering Civil Engineering Professor Dr. Sumi Siddiqua. Dr. Sumi Siddiqua’s research on soil micro-organisms is paving the way for new geomaterials with significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions than traditional materials used in the construction industry. She’s also working to keep our groundwater safe by finding more effective ways to […]
Engineering perseverance fuels success in sustainable BC transit
Meet Parash Subedi, UBC Okanagan Master of Engineering (M.Eng) Mechanical alumnus (2024). He shares his epic ride from chasing the bus after evening study sessions on campus to helping B.C. achieve a more sustainable transit future. Tell us a bit about yourself From sprinting to catch the last late-night BC Transit bus from the UBC […]
Dr. Mohammad Arjmand named member of Royal Society of Canada (RSC) College
A total of fifteen UBC faculty members have been announced by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as new Fellows and as Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Dr. Mohammad Arjmand, Assistant Professor with UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, is one of eight UBC faculty members named as Members of the College […]
Dr. Jannik Haruo Eikenaar appointed Academic Director for the Centre for Teaching and Learning
Congratulations to Dr. Jannik Haruo Eikenaar who has been appointed Academic Director for the Centre for Teaching and Learning at UBC Okanagan, effective September 1, 2024, for a three-year term. In this role, Dr. Eikenaar will provide academic leadership and insight into the Centre for Teaching and Learning programming and operations, as well as support […]
A mechanical engineer’s story of leadership, passion, and purpose
Meet Venedict Tamondong, UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Mechanical Engineering alumnus (2021). Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Venedict Tamondong (he/him), and I am a Project Engineer (EIT) with Capital Power out of Edmonton, AB. I graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from UBC’s School of […]
UBC Okanagan Geering Up Summer Camp Instructor Spotlight
Geering Up – based out of UBC Okanagan in Kelowna, B.C. – is all about connecting, inspiring and nurturing the engineers of tomorrow, one design challenge at a time. The Geering Up team offers summer camps, in-person Saturday clubs, classroom workshops and more. This year’s summer camps are once again focused on making science, technology, […]
New Faculty Spotlight – Mahsa Mohammadi
Mahsa Mohammadi’s educational journey with UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering has been inspiring. She began her PhD studies with the School in January 2022 and became a lecturer in July 2024. Read Mahsa’s faculty spotlight below. What inspired you to join UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering? I’m thrilled to join UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, […]
Deadline extended: Submit Capstone Project Proposals by Aug. 15
Need help with a complex technical problem? Have an idea that could benefit industry or community? UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is seeking Capstone project proposals from the UBC Community and industry / community partners with design problems that require fresh and innovative solutions! From now until August 15, the School of Engineering will be […]
Applications Open for UBCO Engineering Capstone Project Proposals
UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is looking for real-world problems in need of creative solutions. From now until August 6, the School of Engineering will be accepting project proposals for its year-long engineering design course, ENGR 499. The School is inviting engineering industry partners, UBC faculty and current students to submit proposals online. Small teams […]
International Women in Engineering Day 2024: Celebrating Inspiring UBC Engineering Leaders
June 23 is dedicated to recognizing and honouring the invaluable contributions of women engineers. International Women in Engineering Day highlights their relentless efforts, the challenges they have faced and their remarkable achievements. Meet four inspiring women from the UBC Engineering Class of 2024 who are already making contributions to the field of engineering and paving […]