Indigenizing of Engineering
Associate Professor Ian Foulds, the UBC Okanagan Principal’s Research Chair (Tier 1) in Indigenous Reconciliation in Engineering, is passionate about engaging and consulting with Indigenous communities in engineering contexts.
Undergraduate Student Profile – Shriya Agrawal
Shriya Agrawal is an international student from Dar Es Salaam Tanzania who entering her fourth year in the Mechanical Engineering program.
Combatting climate change to keep the lights on
As power grids are increasingly being impacted by climate change factors such as forest fires and severe weather, UBC researchers are investigating ways to make power systems more resilient.
Making engines roar: The story of a lost fuel
UBC researchers have laid the ground-work to improve gas turbine engine design through debunking a 40-year old theory used as a basis of understanding how combustion is calculated.
Space to Innovate
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Empowering Entrepreneurs
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Rehan Sadiq appointment extended as Executive Associate Dean, School of Engineering
Professor Rehan Sadiq’s appointment as Executive Associate Dean of the School of Engineering has been extended for five years effective July 1, 2020.
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Alumni Profile – Shaylene Dekock-Kruger ’17 (Electrical)
Shaylene Dekock-Kruger (BASc ’20, Electrical) is an Electrical Designer at BC Hydro.
Sumi Siddiqua appointed Associate Director, Graduate Studies for the School of Engineering
The School of Engineering is pleased to announce that Dr.Sumi Siddiqua has been appointed as Associate Director, Graduate Studies commencing July 1, 2020.
Inspiring the next generation of engineering students
A new joint initiative between UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering and School District 23’s Kelowna Secondary School is providing students in grades 11 and 12 an opportunity to explore the many disciplines of engineering.