In the Media
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Vancouver Is AwesomeWhat is 6PPD and why is it killing our coho?
The article mentioned a study by civil engineering researchers and Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability which found that rain gardens could help prevent a toxic tire chemical from entering our waterways.
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New ScientistDNA vaccines coding for live viruses could soon be tested in people
UBC School of Biomedical Engineering's Dr. Anna Blakney (Michael Smith Laboratories) commented on DNA vaccines.
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CBC ListenB.C. nurse says arrest of safe drug supply activists could make overdose crisis worse
Nursing PhD candidate Trevor Goodyear argued that law enforcement cracking down on people providing safe supplies of drugs works against public health.
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CTV NewsHere's why B.C. experts believe standard time should be permanent
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall argued that daylight saving time pushes our sleeping schedule back, leading to less rest, which could have negative consequences on our daily lives.
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Vancouver SunDouglas Todd: Why you shouldn’t always believe what you see in architectural renderings
SCARP lecturer Erick Villagomez was quoted in an op-ed about architectural renderings.
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The TyeeNurses condemn the arrests of safe supply providers
Nursing PhD candidates Trevor Goodyear, Lauren Airth and Sammy Iammarino wrote that law enforcement cracking down on people providing safe supplies of drugs works against public health.
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Today In BCHow best to evacuate B.C. communities from wildfires centre of unique study
Civil engineering professor Dr. Amy Kim is part of a study that will survey residents in Quesnel, Salmon Arm and Nelson in B.C., as well as Alberta communities, about disaster evacuations and decision making.
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Western Built MagazineBuilding a resilient future: Meeting Canada's urgent quest for safer, greener homes
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering's Dr. Lisa Tobber comments on the need for safer, greener homes to address Canada's affordable housing crisis.
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UBC VP Research and InnovationNew BCKDF funding supports innovation
Two UBCO School of Engineering projects led by Drs. Alyse Kiesser and Lisa Tobber receive $125,000 and $619,000 in funding respectively.
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CTV NewsGreat B.C. ShakeOut: How prepared are British Columbians for a big earthquake?
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang says B.C. should pay attention to the performance and usability of a building after an earthquake. Currently B.C.’s building codes provide a “minimal level of safety,” allowing people to escape during an earthquake but not preventing damage.