In the Media
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CBCCarbon offsetting not possible at Faro mine cleanup in Yukon, feds say
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli said that carbon offsetting is still new, and regulations are trying to catch up to the research.
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UBC School of NursingSchool of Nursing takes a role in Canada-wide pandemic response initiative
Nursing assistant professor Dr. Rubee Dev has been named the steering committee provincial lead from BC for “Pandemic pREparedness engaging Primary cARe and Emergency Departments,” or PREPARED.
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Victoria NewsSaanich E-Bike initiative sees drop in greenhouse gas emissions: UBC Study
Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi led a study which investigated the effectiveness of an e-bike incentive program offered by the District of Saanich.
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Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringECE Professor Vincent Wong Inducted as 2024 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada
Congratulations to Professor Vincent Wong, who has been inducted as a 2024 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC), which recognizes his contributions in engineering and for services to the profession and society.
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The ProvinceDouglas Todd: Shade problem stretches far beyond Brentwood’s highrises
SCARP lecturer Erick Villagomez was quoted in an op-ed about the negative impacts of shadows cast by high rises.
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City News VancouverHow achievable is BC's net-zero emissions goal?
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli commented on B.C.’s decarbonization goals.
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UBC Civil EngineeringUBC Civil Engineering teams excelled in regional competitions, headed to nationals
The American Society of Civil Engineering chapter of UBC (UBC ASCE Student Chapter) has successfully hosted the 2024 ASCE Pacific Northwest symposium.
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Toronto StarThese changes in eating habits can be a warning sign of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, experts say
Dr. Lillian Hung, nursing professor, said sudden dietary changes can be an important warning sign of dementia and gave signs to look out for.