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Navigating life’s surprises

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I am graduating from UBC as a slightly different individual than the one I envisioned at the beginning of my undergraduate journey. Throughout my time here, I engaged in undergraduate research, participated in language exchange programs, and took…

From Iron Rings to stethoscopes: bridging the gap between engineering and medicine

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I am graduating with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am a Wesbrook Scholar and an active member of the community, both on and off campus. Throughout my time at UBC, I’ve been a TA, participated in design teams, led projects in the Engineers…

Engineering is a team sport

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"It was important for me to know that when I came to campus I would be engaged as part of a community, not just as part of a class."

UBC engineering, architecture students redefine sustainable construction

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Welcome to UBC Third Space Commons - a near-zero carbon emissions building designed and built by students from UBC Applied Science and other faculties. This new space at UBC Vancouver is the first such building designed by students in Canada.

Tanya Raja moved from Singapore to attend UBC. It’s opened up a world of opportunities.

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 Why did you want to study engineering?In high school I was really good at math, physics and chemistry.

'We can do this together': UBC Engineering strives to increase female enrolment

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Engineering professors Dr. Sheryl Staub-French, associate dean of equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigeneity, and Dr. Agnes d’Entremont, faculty advisor of Women in Engineering UBC, on increasing women enrolment in UBC Engineering.

Catarina Rodriguez chose to study mechanical engineering because “it is the most involved in terms of design and very hands-on. “

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The first student in her family to attend university, Catarina Rodriguez chose to study mechanical engineering because “it is the most involved in terms of design and very hands-on. “

Hands-on projects and working with other students who share her interests are some highlights for mechanical engineering student Kailey Beckie

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Kailey Beckie is a 3rd year mechanical engineering student at UBCO and loves the outdoors. She has a great portfolio of many interesting technical projects through personal aspirations and coursework.

Engineering student Chadia Uwamahoro is helping Rwanda rebuild

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UBC Okanagan civil engineering doctoral student Chadia Uwamahoro, studying under Dr. Lisa Tobber at UBCO, wants to write a new building code for her home nation of Rwanda.

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