Engineering space for Indigenous knowledge in science
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering Student Noah Kaiser is helping redefine what reconciliation looks like in research—through mentorship, representation and design rooted in both land and community When Noah Kaiser talks about engineering, he starts with people. This fall, the fourth-year UBC Okanagan student will join classmates and researchers travelling to the Upper Nicola Band […]
SoE Community: Join us for tea and conversation
In response to the difficult events unfolding in Iran, across the Middle East and around the world, members of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering community are invited to come together in support of one another. To create space for quiet connection, reflection and care, the School will host a series of informal tea and […]
From Curiosity to Creation: How UBCO Engineering Student Baran Hosal Builds to Learn
Baran Hosal is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at UBC Okanagan with a strong interest in sustainable transportation and energy systems. He is a hands-on learner who enjoys applying theory through design, prototyping, and experimentation. Baran has completed engineering internships in industry and is currently involved in research on hydrogen fuel cell systems, alongside a […]
Engineering with Impact: Sarthak Bodhale’s Path from Aerospace to Infrastructure
Sarthak Bodhale is a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student in the Aerospace concentration at UBC Okanagan. Originally from India, he has spent much of his life across Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and China, which have shaped his global perspective. He completed a 16-month co-op with the City of Edmonton in Facility Asset Management, where he worked […]
Research Project Spotlight: Linguistic Equity
This spotlight was originally published by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies and is shared here as it features researchers from the School of Engineering: A group of researchers at UBC Okanagan is reimagining classroom practices as culturally sustaining and moving beyond traditional notions of academic English writing towards a more inclusive, asset-based, and globally representative learning […]
From Research to Advocacy: Samantha Krieg Receives the Order of the White Rose Scholarship
This year, Samantha Krieg, a graduate engineering student at UBC, was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Order of the White Rose Scholarship. Created to honor the memories of the 14 women who lost their lives in the 1989 École Polytechnique tragedy, the scholarship recognizes exceptional women pursuing graduate studies in engineering who demonstrate […]
Building Bridges, Building Futures: Engineers in Action Okanagan
Meet Engineers in Action Okanagan (EIA Okanagan), a student-led engineering design team that partners with underserved communities around the world to design and construct sustainable infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2024, the team empowers students to apply classroom concepts in real-world, cross-cultural settings while encouraging and developing leadership, communication, and project management skills. As part of […]
Taking Flight: How UBCO Aerospace is Shaping the Future of Student Innovation
Meet UBCO Aerospace is a student-led engineering design team that brings together passionate students to design, build, and test innovative aerospace systems. The team works on a diverse range of projects, including drones, rockets, fixed-wing aircraft, and drone racing initiatives, while also participating in national and international competitions such as the AEAC National Student Drone […]
Building an impressive portfolio of projects through co-op
I was actually set on being a psychiatrist and had been accepted at the University of Toronto for a psychology program. But then towards the end of my Grade 12 year I realized I wasn’t that keen on spending more than a decade of my life in school. I began reflecting on what careers I […]
Gaining skills and experience in a 16-month co-op position
Growing up, I loved playing with Lego and making things, and I’ve always been into math and science. I realized engineering could be a way for me to pursue these interests and contribute my skills in ways that could make the world a better place.