In the Media
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100 Mile Free PressSecwèpemc woman adept at kicking down doors
Indigenous woman Dawn McGrath is among the first cohort of Indigenous people completing a PhD in civil engineering at UBCO.
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CBCVulnerable groups need more support with poor Toronto air quality, say climate experts
Mechanical engineering associate professor Dr. Amanda Giang discussed how wildfire smoke affects marginalized people.
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Global NewsAlzheimer Society of B.C. urges residents to plan ahead for climate emergencies
Nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch is the featured speaker in a webinar on building climate resilience for people with dementia.
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Collision Repair MagazineHigh tech textiles: UBC researchers develop carbon fibre process sourced from oil sands materials
Materials engineering assistant professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin and her collaborators have turned bitumen into carbon fibre.
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The UbysseyResearchers, academics speak out against encampment evictions in Vancouver’s DTES
SCARP professor emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein among several UBC academics signing open letter to stop homeless encampment evictions
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vancouversunThe Vancouver school board projects declining enrolment BC Stats suggest otherwise. Who's right?
School of community and regional planning professor Dr. Michael Hooper commented on enrollment rates at Vancouver elementary and secondary schools.
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Vancouver SunFuture of renewable energy looks like a giant battery as Vancouver company scales up production
Electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Martin Ordonez said battery power is needed to hit net-zero goals for power production.
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Castanet NewsTop UBCO Engineering student recognized at 2023 graduation ceremony
Solomon Thiessen, described as an "exceptionally gifted" School of Engineering student, was awarded UBC's Governor General's Silver Medal for achieving the highest academic standing of all students in their graduating year.
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The TyeeThe shipping climate crunch
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Amanda Giang conducted a study that investigated climate policy in the shipping industry.
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Canadian ArchitectLukas Ewing wins 2023 Michael Evamy Scholarship
SALA student Lukas Ewing was awarded for his research project to explore adoption and transient spaces.