UBC Okanagan engineering professors recognized with national CSCE honours
Two UBC Okanagan School of Engineering professors have received prestigious national honours from the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), recognizing their contributions to research, innovation and the advancement of the profession. The awards were presented during the 2026 CSCE Annual Conference in Québec City. Dr. Shahria Alam awarded Horst Leipholz Medal Dr. Shahria Alam, Professor and Tier 1 […]
Building connections, confidence and a career in Civil Engineering
Meet UBCO 2026 BASc Civil Engineering Graduate Jeremy Laverdiere Jeremy Laverdiere’s engineering journey began close to home. Born and raised in Kelowna, he chose to pursue civil engineering at UBC Okanagan, where he combined academic achievement with hands-on industry experience and three seasons as a member of the UBCO Heat golf team. Through determination, initiative […]
Building for the Future: How Gurleen Gang is Shaping Communities Through Engineering
Gurleen Gang is a civil engineer passionate about building infrastructure that supports resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities. A graduate of UBC Okanagan’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, Gurleen has worked across consulting, construction, and public-sector environments, gaining hands-on experience in capital projects and asset management. He is currently stepping into a leadership role […]
Bridges, roadways threatened by changes in weather patterns
UBCO researchers offer a road map to prioritize what to fix first
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Innovating the Future of Solar: Katherine Latosinsky Awarded the John Tiedje Fellowship
Katherine Latosinsky of UBC Okanagan is a Master’s student in Electrical Engineering and the recipient of the 2025 John Tiedje Fellowship in Clean Energy and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation. Her research focuses on developing new technology for lightweight and flexible solar panels using solution-processed materials, with the goal of accelerating innovation in clean energy. She also […]
GCRTC Workshop: Concrete Repair and Restoration with Commercially Available Solutions
Green Construction Research & Training Centre WORKSHOP Concrete Repair and Restoration with Commercially Available Solutions March 13th, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (PST) Please join us for the next session in the Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) Seminar Series, featuring Randall Dave, Dr. Peiman Azarsa and their team from MAPE, for […]
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 […]
GCRTC Seminar Series: Toward Proactive and Systems-based Flood Risk Governance Integrating Local (indigenous) Knowledge
Green Construction Research & Training Centre Seminar Series Beyond Infrastructure: Toward Proactive and Systems-based Flood Risk Governance Integrating Local (indigenous) Knowledge January 29th, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (PST) Please join us for the next session in the Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) Seminar Series, featuring Dr. Kh Md Nahiduzzaman, Associate […]
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 […]