Apply by Nov. 12: Student Work Study Positions
Are you passionate about story-telling? Do you have a good pulse on the engineering student community? Do you want to learn new skills, build your professional network and have fun doing it, all while getting paid? APPLY NOW for one of the two Work Study positions with the School of Engineering: Student Communications Specialist – […]
Info Session, Oct. 29: Students invited to Go Global with UBC Engineering summer course in China
UBC Engineering students, take note: Are you interested in learning more about the Go Global program and enrolling in a new UBC Engineering course to be held in China summer 2025? Join an info session on Tuesday, October 29 at 5pm, for more information on this exciting course taught by UBC Okanagan School of Engineering […]
UBCO Okanagan Engineering Society hosts 2024 Okanagan Engineering Competition
Engineering students at UBC Okanagan will gather on Sunday, Oct. 20 to put their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test at the 2024 Okanagan Engineering Competition. Hosted by the Engineering Society at UBCO, the competition brings students together to showcase their design thinking and technical skills in a fast-paced competition environment with limited […]
Discover Your Future at UBC Okanagan Engineering Open House on Nov. 2
High school and mature students welcomed to explore engineering pathways at UBCO How can we build more resilient communities in the face of climate change? What will the next leaps in solar or battery technology look like? What are the career paths for computer engineers in the age of AI? What are the job prospects […]
Student Profile – Dahlia Mohammadi, Second-Year, BASc Computer Engineering
Meet Dahlia Mohammadi, a second-year student in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Computer Engineering program at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering. Read about Dahlia’s experience in first-year and her tips for incoming and current first-year students. Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a second-year Computer Engineering student, and although I’ve lived in different […]
Apply by Sept. 18 to the UBC Engineering Mentorship Program
Mentors, make your mark! Volunteer as a mentor with the UBC Engineering Mentoring Program. For mentors Submit your application by Sept. 18, 2024. Share your knowledge and experience with students who are defining their career path, expanding their professional network and developing important professional skills. Learn more on the Engineering Mentoring Program page and complete the […]
Sustainable Soil Construction: Engineers Canada profile of Dr. Sumi Siddiqua
Engineers Canada recently profiled School of Engineering Civil Engineering Professor Dr. Sumi Siddiqua. Dr. Sumi Siddiqua’s research on soil micro-organisms is paving the way for new geomaterials with significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions than traditional materials used in the construction industry. She’s also working to keep our groundwater safe by finding more effective ways to […]
Alumni Profile – Venedict Tamondong, BASc ’21, Mechanical Engineering
Meet Venedict Tamondong, UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Mechanical Engineering alumnus (2021). Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Venedict Tamondong (he/him), and I am a Project Engineer (EIT) with Capital Power out of Edmonton, AB. I graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from UBC’s School of […]
UBC Okanagan Geering Up Summer Camp Instructor Spotlight
Geering Up – based out of UBC Okanagan in Kelowna, B.C. – is all about connecting, inspiring and nurturing the engineers of tomorrow, one design challenge at a time. The Geering Up team offers summer camps, in-person Saturday clubs, classroom workshops and more. This year’s summer camps are once again focused on making science, technology, […]
Deadline extended: Submit Capstone Project Proposals by Aug. 15
Need help with a complex technical problem? Have an idea that could benefit industry or community? UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is seeking Capstone project proposals from the UBC Community and industry / community partners with design problems that require fresh and innovative solutions! From now until August 15, the School of Engineering will be […]