School of Engineering Staff Profile – Alec Smith
School of Engineering Staff Profile – Alec Smith Name Alec Smith Title Named Lab Manager during the 2018-2019 academic year (formerly Research Technician) When did you start with the School of Engineering? July 2014 What is your role (tasks)? My role is to provide technical support for research related to fabrication in the machine shop and […]
UBC Okanagan hosts six graduation ceremonies this week
UBC Okanagan’s gym and courtyard will be filled with traditional ceremony, shouts of celebrations and lifetime memories for two days this week.
UBC’s personal belongings cart ready to hit the streets
It’s not your everyday test drive. The first-ever personal belongings carrier, specifically designed for homeless people, is ready to roll onto Kelowna sidewalks.
Let’s get physical: Breast cancer survivors on the move
Physical activity is an effective way to help improve the many mental and physical effects of breast cancer treatment. Yet, studies show up to 70 per cent of breast cancer survivors are not getting enough activity.
Smart-bridge technology could lead to cheaper and safer infrastructure
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have determined that smart memory alloys are a safer and more cost-effective alternative to steel reinforced concrete bridges in earthquake-prone areas like the BC lower mainland.
Top researchers receive prestigious awards at UBC Okanagan
From smart building materials, to innovative public art, to improved palliative care, UBC Okanagan’s Researchers of the Year are pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and developing new ways to improve their communities.
Newly developed 3D printed tissues could advance cancer research
Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus hope to make advances in tissue replacement and cancer research through a new technology that can produce living, 3D printed bio-tissues.
Engineering students design the gadgets of tomorrow
For 400 first-year students in the School of Engineering, the design competition, while fun, is also the biggest test of the semester.