Electrical engineering alum turned entrepreneur: Meet Natik
A few years after graduating, Natik co-founded a software development firm that has since launched three products, including Prompt Genie, a tool for generating strong prompts so users can get the most out of AI chatbots. The UBC Electrical Engineering graduate says the skills he gained in engineering have supported his entrepreneurial endeavours, highlighting the […]
A values-driven approach to engineering
For Sathika, engineering is a values-driven profession that enables her to make a difference. She exemplifies this in her work for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, where she manages projects to ensure the safety of bridges and culverts. She also volunteers her time mentoring students through Engineers in Action, which has included travelling […]
He’s an engineer transforming the public sector. Meet UBC alum Aditya Chaudhuri.
On his LinkedIn profile, Aditya (Adi) Chaudhuri describes himself as an “engineer transforming the public sector.” Currently heading up a transformation initiative at Global Affairs Canada, Adi continues to explore the potential of an engineering career. Recognized as an Alberta Top 30 under 30 in 2018 for his contributions in the non-profit sector, Adi serves […]
Future students invited to explore pathways at UBCO Engineering Open House
How can we prepare young people to thrive in a future shaped by artificial intelligence, the need for new sustainable technologies and global innovation? Parents and students alike are asking what skills will open doors to opportunity. At UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, the answer is clear: an engineering degree can be the foundation […]
SoE Student Spotlight: Ravy Lock, Civil Engineering
Meet Ravy Lock: A passionate fourth-year Civil Engineering student at UBC Okanagan, Ravy has embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. From student projects and competitions to research and leadership roles, he’s been actively involved in shaping his academic and professional journey. What drives him isn’t just the desire to stand […]
How Capstone Sparks the Evolution from Student to Engineer
In an airplane hangar surrounded by WWII fighter jets and army helicopters, a life-sized, white robotic hand with what appears to be a computer chip on its finger juts out from a four-foot vertical metal beam, shaking uncontrollably. A group of people gather around, fascinated, as five engineering students explain how they designed and built […]
Hands-on engineering in action: UBCO Steel Bridge wins most improved at CNSBC
Meet UBCO Steel Bridge: They are a student-led engineering design team from the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Founded in 2023, the team made history as the first annex-campus team in Canada to compete independently at the Canadian National Steel Bridge Competition. The team focuses on structural efficiency, sustainability, and hands-on fabrication, giving students the […]
Driven by Curiosity: A Civil Engineering Student’s Journey
Archisha Mahendru is a third-year Civil Engineering student with a big curiosity for how bridges and buildings come together, from the first sketch to the final structure. Her favorite hobby? Building or imagining things that don’t exist yet and finding a way to make them real. Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m currently a […]
A high-precision tracking solution for aerospace laser communication
Eyes on the sky: A high recision tracking system for laser communication with moving payloads Project Title: Targeting and Tracking System for Stratospheric Laser Links Student Group: Abrar Mahir, Aiden Rowe, Tarek Alkabbani, Alexandra Rybka, Hayley Scherpenisse, and Alex Ede. Community Partner: UBCO Integrated Optics Laboratory with support from Dr. Johnathan Holzman. Students in the […]
Breaking Barriers: Challenging Yourself and the Status Quo
The first day of university I walked into the class filled with anxiety, excitement, and uncertainty as I took the first steps toward my second career as a civil engineer. I would have laughed if you had told me just a year prior that I would be studying engineering. In high school and until my […]