From three hours to three minutes: a tale of two theses
School of Engineering PhD students showcase sustainable solutions at UBCO 3MT Finals Congratulations to UBC Okanagan School of Engineering (SoE) PhD Students Rubaiya Rumman and Fatima Niknahad who represented the SoE at UBCO’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals on April 14 at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna. Rubaiya Rumman was awarded Runner Up overall […]
Global Journey in Wireless Research Opens Doors to Professorship
Dr. Adebola Olutayo is a postdoctoral fellow at UBC Okanagan, specializing in channel modeling of emerging wireless systems. She is passionate about teaching, mentorship, and developing future engineers through innovative approaches to learning. Adebola also leads We Guide Learning Initiative, a non-profit focused on bridging educational gaps between African and Western systems. Her work combines […]
Blending concrete, music, and academic achievement in a PhD journey at UBC Okanagan
Killam Laureate Rubaiya Rumman is originally from Bangladesh. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s in civil engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and worked as a lecturer there after graduation. She started her PhD journey at UBC Okanagan in 2021. Apart from her achievements in academia and research, Rubaiya is a professional […]
Cheer on SoE Competitors at UBCO 3MT Final
About the UBCO Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals Graduate students will take centre stage—competing for their share of $6,000 in prize money. Their challenge? To captivate the audience and the panel of judges while explaining their master’s or doctoral research in just three minutes. Join host Victoria Femia from Global Okanagan, come cheer on the […]