SoE Student Spotlight – Archisha Mahendru, Civil Engineering
Archisha Mahendru is a third-year Civil Engineering student with a big curiosity for how bridges and buildings come together, from the first sketch to the final structure. Her favorite hobby? Building or imagining things that don’t exist yet and finding a way to make them real. Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m currently a […]
SoE Student Spotlight: Mojdeh Rezaei-Khamseh – 2025 Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos Award Recipient & MASc Student
Meet Mojdeh Rezaei-Khamseh: a Master of Applied Science (MASc) international student in Mechanical Engineering at UBC Okanagan and recipient of the 2025 Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos International Engineering Student Memorial Award. Mojdeh’s research explores the use of electrospun plant-based materials enhanced with conductive and magnetic fillers to design multilayer structures with high absorption capabilities. With a […]
SoE Student Spotlight – Abrar Mahir, Mechanical Engineering – Convocation Speaker
Abrar Mahir is a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of British Columbia with a passion for aerospace, automotive innovation, and community impact. Originally from Bangladesh, Abrar is the recipient of the UBC Major Entrance Scholarship, Outstanding International Student Award, Dr. Spiro Engineering Memorial Award, and Provost’s Award for Teaching Assistants & Tutors. His […]
SoE Student Spotlight – Conor Manahan, Civil Engineering – Head of Class 2025
Conor Manahan is a civil engineering student originally from Victoria, BC. With a passion for hands-on problem-solving and the outdoors, civil engineering was a natural fit for him. Named as the 2025 Head of Class, he plans to continue working with the District of Lake Country while pursuing his P.Eng designation. Tell us a bit […]
UBC Okanagan’s Geering Up Summer Camps Are Now Open for Registration!
UBCO Geering Up Engineering Outreach is offering camps for curious STEAM learners of all ages! UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach is a team within the School of Engineering with the mandate of promoting science, engineering, and technology to youth across British Columbia. Geering Up Celebrates 10 Years of STEM Fun in the Okanagan How is a […]
SoE Student Spotlight – Kyle Xander Co, Civil Engineering – Environmental
Kyle Xander Co is a third-year civil engineering student originally from the Philippines. With a passion for math and puzzle-solving, engineering was a natural choice for him. He is dedicated to making a positive impact on his community through his skills and experiences. Tell us a bit about yourself: I’m a third-year civil engineering […]
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 […]
New Faculty Spotlight – Mahsa Mohammadi
Mahsa Mohammadi’s educational journey with UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering has been inspiring. She began her PhD studies with the School in January 2022 and became a lecturer in July 2024. Read Mahsa’s faculty spotlight below. What inspired you to join UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering? I’m thrilled to join UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, […]
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 […]
UBC Okanagan Engineering grad poised for global impact thanks to donor’s generosity
When Jacob Sol stepped into his first engineering class at UBC Okanagan he had no way of knowing that five years later he’d be off to one of the top grad schools in his field, having kickstarted a research project that is inspiring people near and far to protect our fragile, interconnected water systems. On […]