Capstone Project Spotlight: Invasive Mussel Eradication – A Modular Solution
UBCO students design system to eradicate invasive mussel species in Canada, US. A group of engineering students in the Capstone Design Project course with a deep commitment to protecting aquatic ecosystems, led them to partner with Okanagan Basin […]
SoE Students invited to join employer info session: Associated Engineering
UBCO School of Engineering students are invited to discover exciting career opportunities in engineering, infrastructure, and environmental consulting. When: Tuesday, March 4 | 12:00 – 1:00 | EME 2181 Register here: https://calendly.com/ubccareers/ae Meet the team and get an exclusive look into the company’s dynamic culture. Learn how the company fosters professional growth and development to […]
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering brings together students and industry
Engineering students at UBC Okanagan will have an exciting opportunity to gain insights into their future at Industry Night on Nov. 21. The popular event brings together students of all levels with industry members from across the region and beyond. For students, the event is not only an opportunity to learn more about the various […]
Turning Waste into Possibilities: The UBCO Cleantech Hub
Note: This story was originally published on the Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) website and is being shared for awareness within UBC Okanagan (UBCO) School of Engineering and UBCO Campus community. The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus (UBCO) is paving the way to a greener future with an innovation hub dedicated to repurposing waste […]
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 […]
Applications Open for UBCO Engineering Capstone Project Proposals
UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is looking for real-world problems in need of creative solutions. From now until August 6, the School of Engineering will be accepting project proposals for its year-long engineering design course, ENGR 499. The School is inviting engineering industry partners, UBC faculty and current students to submit proposals online. Small teams […]
Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Qian Chen, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
School of Engineering (SoE) Faculty Spotlight Dr. Qian Chen, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering UBCO School of Engineering Website: School Profile Why did you decide to study engineering? I feel engineering is a direct platform to make a meaningful impact on society. My grandfather, who worked as a cargo train driver for over 30 […]
SoE Feature: Learn more about the HEAT Robotics Team and their award-winning EMBR project
SoE Students’ ember mitigation bot won audience choice award at the MassRobotics Form & Function Robotics Challenge. The following story expands upon a media release issued by UBCO Media Relations on May 29, 2024. A team of engineering and science students from UBC Okanagan (UBCO) earned a top accolade at the MassRobotics Form & Function […]
Seminar explores building residential homes to radically low-energy standards
On January 18, 2024 the Green Construction Research and Training Center (GCRTC – UBC and Okanagan College) was proud to host Net Zero Now in Kelowna