In the Media
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Business in VancouverBuild B.C.’s supply chain back better, analysts advise
Dr. Nemy Banthia, a civil engineering professor at UBC’s faculty of applied science, says regardless of who is taking the brunt of the current supply-chain disruptions, the key now will be to build back to a much higher standard.
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BNN Bloomberg
What it will take to rebuild B.C. infrastructure amid flood damages
Dr. Nemy Banthia, a civil engineering professor at UBC's faculty of science, says repair and rebuild of damaged infrastructure from climate events will require a rethink of construction practices, including the use of carbon-neutral materials and embedded sensors.
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New Atlas
Laundry-friendly battery can be put through the wash
UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Lab, were quoted.
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Vancouver Sun
COVID-19: Attendees at B.C. College of Chiropractors AGM vote to oppose mandatory vaccination
UBC nursing professor Dr. Bernie Garrett commented on the passing of the motion that opposed mandatory vaccination for B.C. chiropractors.
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Vancouver Sun
Building higher dikes may be a losing battle, experts warn
Kees Lokman, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture at UBC’s faculty of applied science, gave comments about the need for holistic flood planning.
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CityNews
UBC Professor calling for 'disability inclusive' public policy for future climate disasters
UBC nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch called for those living with disabilities to be at the table when climate-related policies are drawn up, along with the medical professionals who care for them.
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Vancouver Sun
Book review: Little book brimming with big ideas on affordable housing
Postmedia featured a book by Patrick Condon, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture in UBC's faculty of applied science, that reflects on the lessons about inequality that we learned at great expense during the current pandemic.
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Business in Vancouver
Getting passenger rail on track poses steep challenges
Patrick Condon, a professor at the school of architecture and landscape architecture in UBC's faculty of applied science, spoke about restoring passenger travel to some of B.C. rail lines.
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Business in Vancouver
Vancouver urges residents to download emergency alert app
A UBC-developed disaster preparedness app for Vancouver Island was mentioned in a story on a similar app for the city of Vancouver. The UBC app was developed by Dr. Ryan Reynolds, a postdoctoral researcher in the faculty of applied science’s school of community and regional planning.
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Castanet
Time to recalibrate: This is a perfect time of year too recalibrate one's life
Corinne Crockett, an adjunct professor at UBCO’s school of nursing reflects on how the holiday season is a good time to check in with ourselves and re-evaluate what means the most to us.