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UBCO researchers aim to energize fruit waste

UBCO researchers aim to energize fruit waste

Engineers try to squeeze energy from discarded fruit using microbial fuel cells

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UBCO researchers create real estate market assessment tool

UBCO researchers create real estate market assessment tool

Potential buyers can learn history, growth, benefits of specific neighbourhoods

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UBCO students look up—way up—to gather research data

UBCO students look up—way up—to gather research data

Physics, engineering students join high-altitude balloon project

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Reframing conversations around earthquakes

Reframing conversations around earthquakes

UBC Okanagan becoming a world leader in disaster resiliency.

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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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