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The engineering puzzle: the beauty of putting the pieces together
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Paloma Chagas Guerra Pereira chose UBC Chemical Engineering because she wanted to attend a well respected university that would provide a globally recognized qualification and the chance to work and learn alongside world-class experts in her field.
Profession or passion? Finding a future within the two
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"One of the most valuable things my program has taught me is that all different kinds of people can bring value to a team. The different perspectives they provide can sometimes be the most effective way to problem solve." - Darci May…
Finding happiness in the smallest bits and bytes
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My journey at UBC has been a transformative experience defined by many small moments coming together to shape the person I am today. - Michael Ko, UBC Engineering Physics graduate
Know disaster, no disaster: mitigating climate change impacts with Geological Engineering
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Lucy Myrol's interest in climate change and fascination with natural disasters led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, focusing on environmental geology and geohazards.
Mine waste management: not exactly a waste of time
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UBC Mining Engineering Masters graduate Tenaya Brown aims to be at the forefront of engineering safe, ethical, and economic mines that practice excellent stewardship of the environment and reflect the values of the communities they are operated in.
Three UBC students named engineering ambassadors
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Three UBC Engineering undergraduate students have received Ambassador Awards from the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (CEMF).
Hands in the soil, head in the stars
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The UBC Master of Landscape Architecture offers hands-on experience through design builds, which attracted Ivana-Lexa French to the program. Students experience tangible obstacles and opportunities that can influence perspectives on design.
UBC Applied Science grad students receive Killam teaching awards
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Three teaching assistants in UBC Applied Science received Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards.
UBC Engineering students awarded UBC Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships
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Four UBC Engineering students — Phoebe Cheung, Tyler Lum, Cailin Ringstrom and Coralie Tcheune — have been named recipients of UBC Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships.
UBC Applied Science profs receive Envisioning Equality award
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Dr. Sheryl Staub-French, a professor of civil engineering, and Dr. Sabrina Wong, a professor of nursing, have been named recipients of the UBC Envisioning Equality award.