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Dr. Pinjun Zheng is exploring how future wireless networks can deliver high-speed connections while using less energy and less costly hardware. A postdoctoral research fellow at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, Dr. Zheng recently received a Canada Postdoctoral Research Award through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The award will support […]

Have an idea you’re ready to explore? Startup Sprint returns to UBC Okanagan Nov. 20–21, bringing together students, faculty, researchers and community members to explore entrepreneurial ideas and take the first steps toward turning them into ventures.  Organized by the School of Engineering and Faculty of Management, the free event offers a weekend of hands-on […]

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How can advances in sustainable construction materials make their way from research labs to construction sites? An upcoming workshop hosted by UBC’s Green Construction Research and Training Centre (GCRTC) will bring together researchers, industry professionals and municipal representatives to explore that question. Sustainable Materials for Low-Carbon Construction: Research, Innovation, and Industry Collaboration takes place November […]

From coffee breaks on campus to snowy adventures at SilverStar, the Engineering Graduate Students Society (EGSS) is building community one event at a time. EGSS’ new executive team is inviting graduate students across UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering to get involved, meet new people and help shape the year ahead. With upcoming events and three […]

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