UBCO, FortisBC celebrate launch of Hydrogen Research Lab
New hydrogen research facility will accelerate low-carbon innovation in B.C.
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BIC Seminar: Advanced interface design for electrode materials in high energy-density lithium-ion batteries
The Battery Innovation Centre presents: “Advanced Interface Design for Electrode Materials in High Energy-Density Lithium-ion Batteries” by: Dr. Jinjin Ma, Postdoc Fellow at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am (PST) Location: EME 4218, School of Engineering, UBC, Okanagan, Kelowna BC Join via Zoom (Meeting […]
GCRTC Seminar Series: Unlocking Mass Timber
The Green Construction Research & Training Center (GCRTC) Seminar Series presents: Unlocking Mass Timber: Sustainable Design and Collaboration, presented by: Ricardo Brites, Ph.D., Eng° Director of Engineering & VDC @ Mercer Mass Timber (Vancouver, BC) Date: Wed. Mar 19, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM(PST) Location: EME 4218, School of Engineering, UBC, Okanagan, Kelowna BC Join […]
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 […]
Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says
Participants reported lower stress and loneliness levels after spending time with therapy dogs and their handlers, new research from UBC Okanagan says
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UBCO will help more youth explore engineering careers with Geering Up expansion
FortisBC’s investment supports initiative to inspire and engage youth in STEM education
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UBCO will help more youth explore engineering careers with Geering Up expansion
FortisBC’s investment supports initiative to inspire and engage youth in STEM education
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Campus as a Living Lab Project Spotlight
Improving the Efficiency of the Energy System for the Campus’s Legacy Academic Buildings How can we optimize energy efficiency in UBC Okanagan’s legacy buildings through innovative modeling? How can the campus cut greenhouse gas emissions and set a scalable example for sustainable building practices? UBC Okanagan set an ambitious target for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, […]
UBC Okanagan Engineering researcher among eight UBC experts to receive NSERC Quantum grants
Dr. Chen Feng of UBC Okanagan (UBCO)’s School of Engineering is among the recipients of Alliance Quantum Grants announced today by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), for his innovative work in quantum computing. Dr. Feng received $165,186 over two years for his project which aims to enhance Canada’s strengths in […]
GCRTC Seminar Series: A smart vision for a sustainable future
The Green Construction Research & Training Center (GCRTC) Seminar Series presents: A smart vision for a sustainable future: SMaRT technologies and MICROfactories™ creating sustainable materials and products from waste resources, presented by: Veena Sahajwalla, FAA, FTSE, HonFIEAust, CPEng Scientia Professor, Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology, SMaRT@UNSW, UNSW SYDNEY Date: Mon. Feb 3, 2025 Time: 2:00-3:30 […]