Inaugural Recipients of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Impact Funding Announced
Winning teams selected to receive funding to launch student-led start-ups to solve real-world problems as part of the School of Engineering’s Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Impact Fund.
Undergraduate Student Profile – Nathan Van Zyderveld
Nathan Van Zyderveld is in his final year of the Mechanical Engineering program.
Undergraduate Student Profile – Megha Desai
Megha Desai is in her third-year of the Mechanical Engineering program, and serves as the 2021 Vice-President Communications at the UBC Okanagan Women in Engineering.
The School of Engineering recognizes staff and faculty excellence
The 2019-20 SOE Staff & Faculty Awards, delayed as a result of the pandemic, were presented virtually at an all-School virtual meeting held March 31, 2021.
Smart Structurist
Professor Shahria Alam is helping to make bridges and buildings safer, more sustainable and resilient to hazards.
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A New Generation of Engineering
Assistant Professor Sepideh Pakpour is exploring how the microbiome can be used as building blocks to a healthier world.
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A Marriage of Polymers and Nanotechnology
Dr. Mohammad Arjmand and his team are developing nanoscopic materials that have the potential to change the future of high-tech industries.
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Alumni Profile – Jenny Hostland ’16 (Civil)
Jenny Hostland (BASc ’16, Civil) is a Transportation Planner currently undertaking a Masters in Energy & Transport Management in Austria.
The heart always matters, but especially on Valentine’s Day
UBC Okanagan faculty put their hearts into research and teaching. To mark Valentine’s Day, they are highlighting their expertise on matters of the heart—from what makes it tick to how to keep the emotions pumping.
Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow
On and off the court, Jannik Eikenaar is helping future leaders develop a strong foundation in equity, diversity and inclusion.
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