Experts Advisory: Earth Day, 49 years later
Almost 50 years ago, millions gathered to protest the negative impacts of industry and development on the world. Since then, the tradition has continued with Earth Day, a global celebration that is recognized by more than one billion people in 192 countries. It is a day of civic and political action to focus on environmental issues such as biodiversity, sustainability, pollution, climate change and clean energy.
Innovative solutions on display at 2019 capstone showcase
The 2019 edition of ENGR 499 Capstone Design Competition wrapped up Wednesday with a Showcase at the Coast Capri Hotel.
UBC researchers develop new heart valve aimed at high-risk patients
Researchers at UBC have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants.
New technology accelerates the science of deceleration
While it’s not a case of reinventing the wheel, researchers are looking at ways to improve standard braking equipment on trains and cars.
Prizes awarded to UBC Okanagan’s top researchers
UBC’s Okanagan campus is home to nearly 300 faculty researchers that are exploring some of the most urgent challenges, newest ideas and most ground-breaking technologies in the world.
When it comes to controlling rainwater runoff, some provinces lag behind
As population density in urban areas continues to intensify, municipal and provincial governments are looking towards alternatives to traditional stormwater systems.
UBC Okanagan students help plan Kelowna’s first co-housing development
Community housing is an old concept. But UBC Okanagan students are modernizing the idea with their creation of Kelowna’s first co-housing development plans, called the Aviary.
UBC Okanagan alumnus takes flight
A passion for programming and aviation evolved while Ephraim Nowak attended UBC Okanagan.
Extrapolating real data in and from the classroom
Fourth-year students set to design HVAC system not only for the campus’ newest building but for a modular building that will be taking shape on the Okanagan campus later this year.
UBC researchers develop diagnostic tool for detecting cryptosporidium
A handheld ‘tricorder’ that can test for biological contamination in real-time has been the dream of science fiction fans for decades. And UBC Okanagan engineers say the technology is closer to science fact than ever before.