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Parisa Najmi aims to preserve Earth’s health and wellbeing

Parisa Najmi aims to preserve Earth’s health and wellbeing

Engineering doctoral student’s research focuses on conserving valuable metals and reducing pollution from corrosion inhibitors.

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Researchers test smart surfaces to improve wireless communication and localization
Ilija Hristovski is reaching for the stars

Ilija Hristovski is reaching for the stars

Engineering doctoral student hopes to become an astronaut and help solve some of society’s pressing issues.

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Finding new life for plastic waste

Finding new life for plastic waste

Dr. Mohammad Arjmand and his interdisciplinary research team are exploring solutions to the world’s love affair with plastics.

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Chadia Uwamahoro is helping Rwanda rebuild

Chadia Uwamahoro is helping Rwanda rebuild

UBCO doctoral student in civil engineering wants to write a building code for her home nation—from the ground up.

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UBCO engineers examine drinking water management strategies

UBCO engineers examine drinking water management strategies

Climate change, economic sustainability can impact water distribution systems

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Concrete toboggan race returns to Kelowna, Big White

Concrete toboggan race returns to Kelowna, Big White

UBCO’s School of Engineering hosts downhill challenge for hand-built sleds

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Have a merry and sustainable festive season

Have a merry and sustainable festive season

Regardless of what, or if, you decide to celebrate at […]

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UBCO engineers dive into local flood recovery, prevention

UBCO engineers dive into local flood recovery, prevention

Stakeholders told to consider what happens after the water recedes

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Yue Zhang is part of a new energy frontier

Yue Zhang is part of a new energy frontier

Doctoral student is working with Dr. Jian Liu to research the next generation of rechargeable batteries

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