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WELCOME Creativity and imagination meet technical rigour and real-world practicality at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering. Located in the city of Kelowna in BC’s beautiful Okanagan Valley, we draw on more than 100 years of UBC Engineering excellence. Our dedicated team of internationally renowned faculty and staff guides inquiring minds through education and training, and prepares them for rewarding careers. The School’s diverse student body includes undergraduates immersed in “design from the start” project-based learning, while graduate students pursue opportunities for hands-on research and professional development. At all levels of learning, students engage in reflection, build intercultural aptitudes, and enrich their intellectual and social lives. Our research projects contribute to local and global communities and industries by responding to their needs and helping to shape their development. For example, we create unmanned aerial vehicles and software for sensing and exploration. We manufacture and test smart materials to create stronger, safer and more sustainable infrastructure. We develop innovative, lifecycle-based tools to study complex interactions between built and natural environments. We synthesize research in photonics and wireless communication. And we construct microsystem technologies to test for disease, analyze chemicals and improve fuel cells. The School of Engineering is committed to excellence in stewardship, giving students opportunities to understand and apply sustainable and ethical practices, and to develop lifelong learning skills. Through community outreach programs such as Go ENG Girl, we promote gender equality and inclusion, and we are working to integrate First Nations’ knowledge and perspectives in our curriculum. For these reasons and more, the School of Engineering is a premier destination for engineering education and experiences. As we continue to grow, students continue to inform and shape our vision. We are proud to call our students “world class.”
Prof. Rehan Sadiq Associate Dean School of Engineering | Faculty of Applied Science
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ON THE COVER Professor Homayoun Najjaran shows engineering student Jessica Van Brummelen how to control a hexacopter using a tablet device for aerial imaging purposes. Dr. Najjaran teaches Mechanical Engineering and leads the Advanced Control and Intelligent Systems Laboratory. In September 2017, Van Brummelen begins her graduate program in Electrical Engineering at MIT.
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10 FOUNDATION: YEARS 1 & 2
18 FACULTY RESEARCH
6 THE UBC DEGREE
12 SPECIALIZATION: YEARS 3 & 4
22 CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
7 CIVIL ENGINEERING
13 GLOBAL ENGINEERING
24 CAMPUS COMMUNITY
8 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
14 MEET OUR STUDENTS
26 CITY & REGION
9 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
16 PHD & MASTER’S PROGRAMS
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ENGINEERING IN THE OKANAGAN Today’s engineers work in teams to solve a vast array of complex problems. They must draw upon a set of broad fundamental engineering skills, including communications.
UBC’s School of Engineering at the Okanagan campus offers a unique and innovative curriculum to prepare students for graduate studies and engineering practice.
School of Engineering students have embraced UBC traditions while giving the Reds, the competitions, and even the E their own spin.
“Having met with some faculty and students, I was impressed by their enthusiasm and drive to not only tackle long-standing problems in traditional ways, but to take on emerging challenges in unconventional ways. This ‘can do’ attitude is the basis of engineering and it motivated me to lend my support in helping the School achieve its goals.”
The stylized red E has been iconic for decades, starting in 1966 when UBC students used a small cairn of rocks and cement to create the university’s first monument to engineering on the Vancouver campus. On the Okanagan campus, first came the Okanagan Reds—an Engineering Undergraduate Society jacket similar to the Vancouver style, but with white sleeves—and then came the giant red E.
“The Jacobs family is pleased to support UBC’s School of Engineering because it produces graduates that can immediately contribute to society and who will soon become leaders of the next generation.”
The School’s world-class faculty and researchers are committed to an instructional approach that is varied, experiential and engaging. Our close-knit, student-centred program of study provides high levels of student-professor interaction and collaborations, enhanced laboratory experiences and opportunities for field trips.
Mysteriously erected overnight in 2007, the seven-foot Okanagan E stands larger than life on the Okanagan campus. Made of concrete packed with rebar, the giant red E weighs 13,500 pounds.
Mike Jacobs, PEng, alumnus, donor, Emil Anderson Construction
Here you will begin first year with math and science courses, taught by engineering professors to directly and immediately link fundamentals and practical applications. Students work in teams on design projects using our design-from-the-start approach to highlight engineering practice and sustainability in all years of study.
This multi-faceted approach makes UBC Engineering in the Okanagan stand apart, on a firm foundation from which to build an exciting and rewarding career—on your own terms.
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY
Randy Findlay, PEng, alumnus, donor, Engineering Campaign Chair – Okanagan
Our goal is to create well-rounded engineers prepared for the realities and demands of the modern workplace.
Students acquire a broad understanding of engineering principles within Applied Sciences (APSC) before selecting one of three Engineering (ENGR) programs: Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. All lead to a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Course content is amplified through lectures, hands-on laboratory work in cutting-edge facilities, team-based projects and early design experience. You will also be immersed in active industry and community involvement.
HISTORY OF THE ‘E’
“The quality of faculty and the students that have graduated from the School of Engineering are very impressive, and we are very pleased to have been a part of their success.”
School of Engineering students have taken it upon themselves to give back through competitions and pranks. In 2012, Ogopogo (wearing an E) left a trunkful of donations for the Salvation Army during E Week. A note inside challenged local businesses and members of the community to match Ogopogo’s gift and perform helpful deeds. Engineering students have also swapped vowels in the city’s former welcome sign.
Matt Cameron, PEng, donor, industry partner – CTQ Consultant
Recent School of Engineering graduate Heather Mallory was extensively involved in community engagement as a BASc student. See her story: ourstories.ok.ubc.ca/heatherm
“Visionaries, innovators, pioneers, challengers, humanitarians—these are a few of the words that describe our UBC Engineering students. We invite you to join a cohort of like-minded peers, and show the world what the best and brightest can achieve.” Marc Parlange, Dean, UBC Faculty of Applied Science
NEW HORIZONS Since opening in 2005, the School of Engineering has seen momentous growth in research and teaching infrastructure, as well as in its student body of more than 1,380 students. In 2016, 204 degrees were conferred on engineering students at UBC Okanagan.
1,385 School of Engineering students
237 graduate students | 60 faculty Stats and Figures: 2016
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THE UBC DEGREE Known worldwide and across Canada for its leadership in educational excellence, the University of British Columbia is one of Canada’s most prestigious research and teaching institutions. UBC regularly ranks among the top 40 universities in the world and consistently places among the top 10 in North American university rankings for commercialization and technology transfer.
Civil engineers are hands-on builders. They shape the world we live in by analyzing, planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the “built” environment—the communities and infrastructure we inhabit and rely on—for safe, healthy and sustainable living. UBC’s Civil Engineering students are solidly schooled from the ground up—from soil mechanics and foundation engineering, to the design of structures, roads and transportation networks, river and flood management systems, construction management and law, environmental engineering (water and wastewater networks and treatment plants, air pollution and waste management), and municipal engineering. Third- and fourth-year students increase their expertise by taking more specialized courses in civil engineering sub-disciplines.
A collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit underpins UBC research in fields of critical importance, both locally and globally. The Okanagan campus—a community of 10,000 students, faculty and staff from more than 80 countries—has earned a reputation as a respected centre of learning and research in our region and around the world. Part of UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science, the School of Engineering in Kelowna provides a close-knit and multidisciplinary environment for finding creative engineering solutions that positively impact the community and the world.
Focus your creativity and help build tomorrow’s world, across multiple sectors, including public infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, forestry, health and power.
Completing one of the engineering programs offered by the School of Engineering provides students with a valuable engineering education that opens the door to many exciting career opportunities.
THE PERFECT ROAD “Having grown up in a developing country, I have borne the brunt of infrastructural challenges. I intend to explore avenues that provide affordable and reliable housing to fellow Ugandans, especially the less-fortunate members of society. The opportunity to join UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering was the perfect road to realizing my career.”
A degree from our UBC Faculty of Applied Science is one of the most respected in Canada. HOW TO APPLY: you.ubc.ca/admissions/ok
“Our future is in the hands of the partnership of industry and education, and we at Maple Reinders recognize our obligation and very much value our relationship with UBC Okanagan as leaders working towards an improved future.” Phil Long, Senior Project Manager, Maple Reinders Inc.
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Joses Akampurira, Undergraduate Student Nilufar Islam (PhD 2015) Project Engineer at City of Vancouver
COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE “UBC Okanagan is a renowned university campus where students from all over the world have opportunities to shape their experience. It fosters a community atmosphere where students feel connected and supported. I am proud to be a UBC Okanagan student at the School of Engineering.” Holly Denby, Undergraduate Student
300,000 UBC alumni in 120 countries 26,468 Engineering alumni in 87 countries
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical engineering is at the crossroad of other engineering disciplines. It shapes a practical, handson way of creating and improving physical systems. If you are a “big idea” person with the drive to take a concept through design, analysis and prototyping—then mechanical engineering could be where you belong. The interdisciplinary nature of the School of Engineering at UBC’s Okanagan campus provides an ideal environment for training mechanical engineers with exceptional skills to meet the demand of modern industries, from aircraft and energy systems to biomedical, mechatronics and manufacturing. As a mechanical engineering student at the School of Engineering, you will begin by mastering the fundamentals, building a knowledge base in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, vibrations, heat transfer and control. Then you will put your knowledge into practice, starting from day one in numerous projects planned by experts to build your design skills.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Powerful, mysterious and invisible—electricity offers a dynamic career path for engineering students who want to be part of global solutions for energy conservation, power grids, communications networks, and intelligent products. As an electrical engineering student at UBC’s Okanagan campus, you will have the opportunity to study modern topics in electrical engineering—including communications, electromagnetics, microsystems, nanotechnology, power systems, and electronics—with the focus of your program being tailored to your own expertise and interests. You will have an opportunity to build analog and digital integrated circuits, develop wireless systems, fabricate micro- and nano-devices, and design new forms of power and data networks. The hands-on training and experience that you receive will prepare you for a career at the cutting edge of these, and many other, technologies.
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Working with your favourite professors, you can also delve deeper into areas you’re passionate about: automotives, biomechanics, robotics and mechatronics, energy and aerospace.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES “I chose to study Electrical Engineering because I was interested in electromagnetics research in an applied science context. The engineering program at UBC’s Okanagan campus appealed to me as it provided many research opportunities during my engineering undergraduate degree.” Christopher Collier (PhD 2016)
ROBOTS ARE COOL! “One of the main reasons I chose mechanical engineering was because of my experience in first year. I loved my dynamics course and learning how things moved and reacted to each other. In mechanical engineering, you get to design different physical systems that you actually get to see in action. Plus, robots are cool!” Jessica Van Brummelen (BASc 2017) CAN’T DECIDE? CHOOSE BOTH “I could not decide between mechanical and electrical engineering, therefore I chose mechatronics to cover both of them!” Fatemeh Haghjoo, Graduate Student
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YEARS 1 & 2
Choose to pursue a minor in Computer Science or Management.
FOUNDATION DESIGN FROM THE START The path to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree begins at the School of Engineering with Engineering Year 1 and Year 2— foundation years rooted in project-based team learning. With this foundational learning model at UBC’s Okanagan campus —distinct among Canadian universities—students focus on integrated and multidisciplinary engineering courses.
CO-OP QUALITY “We have employed graduated engineers and engineering co-op students as assistant project coordinators. To date we have provided over 60 co-op work term opportunities through our Kelowna office alone, and we’re impressed with the quality and dedication of UBC and UBC Okanagan students and faculty.”
The Year 1 curriculum lays engineering skill foundations, and offers first-year students an opportunity to implement engineering design projects. The common learning format provides all students with more interdisciplinary approaches to engineering education, which strengthens design teams and their projects. First-year engineering design projects include 3-D printing, computer-aided design, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), and the opportunity to implement the principles of engineering in a second-term design project.
Bodo Papke, Division Manager, Maple Reinders Inc.
The Year 2 program builds on foundation courses while expanding into engineering specializations. It culminates in the Hovercraft Competition, which incorporates elements such as electronics, magnetism, statics, dynamics, fluid flow and materials. With a solid foundation, students choose a specific concentration: Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. You choose which discipline to enter. There are no quotas or caps on these programs at UBC Okanagan. As the university’s motto says, Tuum Est. It’s up to you.
ENGINEERING CO-OP Earn while you learn. Gain valuable professional experience via the Engineering Co-operative Education Program by working in BC, across Canada, or around the world. Completing a Co-op work term abroad allows you to gain international insight while developing technical skills, industry networks, and mentoring opportunities with professionals. Co-op is an option available to students of any citizenship, in all of the engineering disciplines, both undergraduate and at the Master’s level. By joining the UBC Engineering Co-op Program, you will be well prepared—academically and professionally—for your future career. coop.apsc.ubc.ca
CODE OF ETHICS Professional engineers and geoscientists shall recognize that professional ethics is founded upon integrity, competence, dignity and devotion to service. This concept shall guide their conduct at all times.
4,500 co-op employer partnerships 26 countries
20 months of practical, paid technical engineering-related work experience
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YEARS 3 & 4
SPECIALIZATION It’s your choice. Students choose their own concentration—Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. The third-year program at the School of Engineering continues to integrate projectbased learning in coursework and in-class team projects. The design-from-the-start approach at UBC Okanagan continues through to the Engineering Capstone Design Project in fourth year—a collaboration with our industry partners. Innovative capstone design projects have led to potential entrepreneurial opportunities.
An interdisciplinary Capstone Design Project is a major component of any engineering curriculum. It is the culmination of a course of study enabling you to: • Showcase the knowledge and the skills you have acquired during the previous three years; • Design a product or service of significance; • Solve an open-ended engineering problem.
GLOBAL ENGINEERING The School of Engineering values diversity and welcomes applications from well-qualified students from all over the world. Application for admission to the School of Engineering must be made through Enrolment Services. Procedures, policies, and admission requirements of UBC and the School of Engineering are specified in Admissions in the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar.
NEW COUNTRY, NEW CULTURE “New country, new culture means a new world. Don’t be afraid of trying new things. Participate in as many societies and events as you can. Always picture the final image and find your ways to achieve it.” Fatemeh Haghjoo, Graduate Student
Below are some programs and initiatives available for transfer students and international students to achieve success in transitioning to Canada: UBC ENGINEERING TRANSFER AND BRIDGE PROGRAMS
PURSUING A DREAM “My experience with the School of Engineering (SoE) was world-class. Smaller cohort sizes afford you readier access to the excellent educational support, prestigious scholarships, and ground-breaking research opportunities that are in scarce supply at larger campuses. Without the fine people at the SoE, I know I wouldn’t be where I am now, pursuing a childhood dream in robotics.” Rachael L’Orsa (BASc 2011)
• Students who have completed first-year Engineering at a college offering a UBC transfer program are eligible to be considered for admission to second-year Engineering. • Students with a two-year diploma in Civil, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering Technology from Okanagan College may be admitted to the second year of the B.A.Sc. program upon successful completion of the corresponding Okanagan College Engineering Bridge program. • Students with a two-year diploma in Civil or Mechanical Technology may be admitted to the third year of the B.A.Sc. program in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering upon successful completion of an Engineering Bridge program offered by Camosun College. • Students are eligible to be considered for admission if they have completed an appropriate two-year technology diploma program with an overall average of at least 70%. VANTAGE COLLEGE Vantage College is a UBC faculty that provides a transitional program to international students who excel academically but have not achieved the English scores needed for UBC acceptance.
RESOURCES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH The School of Engineering emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills by involving undergraduate students in research. As an undergraduate student, alumnus Samuel Schaefer (MASc 2014, BASc 2012) began developing a water-quality testing device using discarded CD players. Schaefer’s research and development morphed into his master’s thesis on wireless technology: “Colorimetric Water Quality Sensing with Mobile Smart Phones.” See his story at ourstories.ok.ubc.ca/samuels
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Provides advising, transition services, and programs for international students. It is available to assist you with issues related to safety, health insurance, employment, and your transition to UBC. Visit ubc.ca/okanagan/students/international. GLOBAL ENGINEERING COMMUNITY This new-to-campus organization aims to provide one-on-one and group support for incoming international engineering students by current international and domestic engineering students.
Countries of origin: School of Engineering students from 67 countries | faculty & staff from 17 countries
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WORLD CLASS The School of Engineering believes that education is about more than just your academics. Our community values industry experiences, team-based collaborations, and co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Meet seven current student ambassadors who found the School of Engineering in the Okanagan to be optimal for a worldclass education that extends beyond the classroom walls.
ILIJA HRISTOVSKI BASc | Year 4 | Electrical Engineering
AWARDS AACE International Competitive Scholarship; APEGBC Student Member Scholarship; Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship RESEARCH Terahertz generation, optical wireless communication, and optical switching in UBC’s Integrated Optics Laboratory INVOLVEMENT Vice-President/Treasurer of the UBC Okanagan Aero Club; outreach through the Stewards in Engineering Education, Geering Up Summer Camp, and Go ENG Girl programs EXTRACURRICULAR Astronomy, astronautics, aeronautics, skiing, scuba diving HOMETOWN Kelowna, BC
DELA HINI BASc | Year 3 | Electrical Engineering
AWARDS African Caribbean Student Club Black Excellence Award; Alexander Rutherford Scholarship; Bishop O’Byrne Habits of Mind Scholarship
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES LAB
RESEARCH Integrated Bio-Micro/Nanotechnology Laboratory, under the supervision of Dr. Keekyoung Kim
The 630 metre-square, three-storey-high work space is equipped to characterize the physical, mechanical and durability properties of different construction materials. It also has several tensile/ compression universal testing machines, and contains a strong floor capable of testing large-scale structural members and assemblies subjected to lateral and gravity loads.
INVOLVEMENT Selected as 2016-17 Engineers Without Boarders Junior Fellow for the UBCO Chapter; VP External for Engineers Without Borders UBCO Chapter (2017-18); VP Internal of the Engineering Society (2016-17); member of the Aero Club; Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority member Left to Right: Ilija, Dela, Venedict, Holly, Hirushie, Joses, Devin.
EXTRACURRICULAR Residence Advisor HOMETOWN Calgary, Alberta
VENEDICT TAMONDONG
HOLLY DENBY
HIRUSHIE KARUNATHILAKE
JOSES AKAMPURIRA
DEVIN WALLINE MASc | Civil Engineering
EDUCATION BASc (UBC Okanagan, 2016); Civil Engineering Technology (Camosun College, 2014); NAIT (2012)
BASc | Year 2 | Undeclared
BASc | Year 3 | Electrical Engineering
PhD Candidate | Mechanical Engineering
BSc | Year 4 | Civil Engineering
INVOLVEMENT Engineering Society at UBC First Year Representative; E-Week 2017 Vice-Chair Sponsorship; PAF Committee Representative; ExperienceUBC Leader; 2017-2018 UBC Student Ambassador
AWARDS Chancellor’s Scholar Award; Deputy ViceChancellors Scholarship; Dean’s Honour List
EDUCATION BSc Engineering (University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2014)
INVOLVEMENT Vice-President External for the Engineering Society; First Year Representative for the Engineering Society; Campus Life Orientation Leader and Destination UBC Peer Leader; Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority member
AWARDS Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship; University Graduate Fellowship
AWARDS Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award; International Community Achievement Award; Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship; Dean’s Honors List; Golden Key International Honor Society
EXTRACURRICULAR Saxophone, piano and ukulele. On-campus: RezLead, Leadership and Civic Engagement Integrated Learning Community HOMETOWN Edmonton, Alberta
EXTRACURRICULAR Vice-President Communications for Western Engineering Student Societies’ Team, soccer, baseball, rugby, collecting engineering patches HOMETOWN Surrey, BC
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RESEARCH Energy system planning for net-zero communities in the Life Cycle Management Laboratory INVOLVEMENT RA, TA, Writing Consultant at UBC Okanagan’s Writing and Research Centre
INVOLVEMENT Student Ambassador; Global Engineering Community Leader; International Student Orientation Leader; Undergraduate Academic Assistant EXTRACURRICULAR Basketball, volunteering, environmental conservation, hiking, cooking HOMETOWN Kabale, Uganda
AWARDS Graduate Dean’s Entrance Scholarship; NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship; APEGBC Achievement Award in Civil Engineering; NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award RESEARCH Fibre reinforced plastics (FRP), reinforcement of timber structures INVOLVEMENT Concrete Toboggan club; Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia; Canadian Society of Civil Engineers; Graduate TA and RA
EXTRACURRICULAR Reading, painting
EXTRACURRICULAR Skiing, snowboarding, mountain and road biking
HOMETOWN Colombo, Sri Lanka
HOMETOWN Stony Plain, Alberta
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PHD & MASTER’S
GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows can pursue these and other faculty research and teaching interests:
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Graduate studies integrate and advance project learning and interdisciplinary thinking. Grad students work both autonomously and collaboratively in hands-on engineering environments.
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Construction Management
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Environmental Engineering
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Geotechnical Engineering
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Structural Engineering
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The PhD program is designed for engineering graduates who want to magnify their knowledge and skills through rigorous research practices related to civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE (MASc) The MASc is increasingly viewed as an entry-level degree with many engineering consulting firms due to the specialized nature of many engineering projects. It is also typically a prerequisite to a PhD. MASc programs are designed to meet a student’s needs within the graduate course offerings of the School of Engineering.
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Integrated Circuits and Systems
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Integrated Micro and Nanosystems
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Power and Energy
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Mechanics, Materials, and Manufacturing
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Thermofluids and Energy Conversion
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Mechatronics, Robotics, and Control
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Biomechanical Engineering and Biotechnology
The course-based MEng program is designed for engineering graduates who want to advance their careers with enhanced technical and management knowledge.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MEL REM) This one-year, intensive professional Masters program will equip industry specialists with the skills and perspective needed to lead and deliver complex, cross-discipline projects and operational results in resource industries. (First offered in 2018.)
DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION
“Engineering research is an important way to develop new technologies and improve existing ones. These advancements can ultimately help many people. Engineering researchers test their ideas with experiments and understand them on deeper levels by developing corresponding theory using physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Developing new technologies through engineering research is both challenging and rewarding and requires a unique set of technical and communication skills.”
“Being a master’s student gives you the opportunity to focus more on the subjects that interest you. I was always curious about playing with a robot and now I have a chance to program a Kawasaki Robotic Arm—integrative technology for laboratory, test, light and medium manufacturing automation. That is amazing!” Fatemeh Haghjoo, Graduate Student
Christopher Collier (PhD 2016)
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SOURCE OF PRIDE “The success of the School of Engineering that I have witnessed during its 10 short years of existence is a tremendous source of pride for me. The energetic, innovative, and entrepreneurial spirit in our School inspires students and professors alike.”
By virtue of integration and collaboration, the School of Engineering’s faculty creates an exceptional, multidisciplinary research environment to serve and benefit society.
Richard Klukas, Associate Professor, School of Engineering
Program integration can be seen through many research endeavours, including alternative materials for high-power electrical energy conversion, microfluidic lab-on-a-chip systems, robotic and unmanned systems, water and environmental systems, optical wireless networks, and advanced seismic, composite, and metallic materials for structural applications.
TRUE LEARNING COMMUNITY “From opening day 10 years ago, when we welcomed our first class of fewer than 60 students, to today, with numbers in excess of 1,000 students, the School of Engineering has been a true learning community where students and faculty and staff have been able to grow together in numbers and knowledge. I look forward with keen excitement to our continued growth and development!”
Facilities and capabilities at UBC’s Okanagan campus investigate myriad aspects in engineering disciplines, from mechatronics and metalcasting, to customized laser micro-optics, concrete fidelity, and heart-valve performance. Applied science extends to forensics, agriculture, forestry, mineral exploration, biofuel development, and manufacturing. One strong area of research within the School of Engineering concerns water— the chemical compound that covers 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and is vital for all known forms of life.
Carolyn Labun, Professor of Teaching, School of Engineering
Big things are happening on a small scale, too. For instance, the Micro Electro Mechanical System facility employs chemistry, light, and laser technologies to fabricate and experiment on devices and systems. Fields such as optics and microfluidics, along with technologies such as scanning electron microscopy and X-ray tomography, enable School of Engineering professors to study microsystems with real-life applications.
CIVIL ENGINEERING RESEARCH The Civil Engineering research program is engaged with multiple industrial sectors, including core public infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, health, power, and building construction. The program explores diverse research themes in the following areas: • Water and environment • Infrastructure management • Construction materials and structural engineering • Transportation engineering and construction management • Geo-technical and rock engineering Civil Engineering research activities are carried out in facilities such as the Advanced Anaerobic Digestion Facility and Biological Solutions Laboratory, the Life-cycle Management Lab, and the High Head Lab for the creation, testing, and analysis of environmental and infrastructure projects.
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IN THE NEWS More than 40 faculty members are engaged in forward-thinking research and scholarship at the School of Engineering, whether it’s developing a spray-on lens, making green concrete, or partnering with international researchers to deliver clean water. See our stories at news.ok.ubc.ca/engineering.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH The dynamic Electrical Engineering program sees professors and students engaged in a wide range of research topics, including the following areas: • Power systems and electronics, developing the electrical power conversion and transmission systems of the future;
ENRICHED EXPERIENCE “UBC’s School of Engineering offers all of the benefits of a large school with experienced professors and challenging courses with the conveniences of a tight-knit campus. The entire faculty is passionate about what they do, and make sure every student has an enriched learning experience.”
• Photonics and electromagnetics, bringing forward devices and materials that harness the technological benefits of light; • Semiconductors and modern materials, exploring new forms of micro/nano-structured, materials and meta-materials for hightech electronic and optical applications; • Microsystems and microelectronics, introducing the sensors and processors that form the building blocks of emerging integrated circuitry; and
Trevor Stirling (BASc 2017)
• Wireless communications, developing the hardware and networks needed for handling data in tomorrow’s world. These research activities take place in specialized environments equipped for simulating, fabricating, and testing new technologies. The laboratory facilities support research in power electronics, lasers and optics, computer simulations, radio-frequency (RF) systems, micro- and nano-fabrication, wireless communications, and an assortment of other high-tech areas.
IT TAKES A SPARK Below: Dr. Kenneth Chau’s story is told in vivid colour in this instalment about faculty life at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering: hr.ubc.ca/careers/kenneth
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH Mechanical Engineering focuses on hands-on experiences with cutting-edge research and development projects to tackle realworld problems. Our professors and students are making a difference in several key themes of the discipline including: • Materials and manufacturing: new ceramic and metallic materials, light-metal alloys, and textile composites; • Mechatronics and automation: sensors and actuators, unmanned vehicles and robotics; • Thermo-fluids: energy systems, clean energy, heat exchanger, hydraulic systems, aerodynamics, and microfluidics; • Biotechnology and biomedical engineering: lab-on-a-chip, tissue engineering, cell printing, cardiovascular prosthetics, and cellular and molecular biomechanics. Equipped with a vast collection of state-of-the-art micro- and macro-fabrication facilities, and 2-D and 3-D microscopy, as well as powerful simulation, design, prototyping and testing tools and instruments, mechanical engineering research here is on par with the top universities in the world.
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CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENTS SOCIETY Provides support and community to current engineering graduate students. ENGINEERING SOCIETY Supports the social, academic, and professional interests of engineering students at UBC Okanagan. ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS A strong, interconnected community that challenges the status quo, and drives change in the development sector and beyond.
A host of extracurricular student groups provide fun, fellowship, and in many cases opportunities for creative collaborations that benefit university and career growth.
The EWB chapter at UBC Okanagan was started four years ago by a group of engineering students who wanted to create an outlet for students to gather and look at different global issues. EWB students work in Canada, Malawi, Ghana, Uganda, and Zambia.
ALPHA OMEGA EPSILON A professional sorority for women in engineering and technical sciences. The Sisters of Alpha Omega Epsilon promote personal growth in the areas of friendship, academic support, leadership, and professionalism. CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS This student chapter focuses on providing students with practical opportunities to understand and learn more about civil engineering applications and industries that relate to their current studies.
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS The world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
CANADIAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS A non-profit membership organization that facilitates networking, collaboration, skill development, knowledge sharing, and professional activities among its members.
MECHATRONICS CLUB Provides funding and education to members wishing to become involved in extracurricular projects related to mechanics and robotics.
CONCRETE TOBOGGAN The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) is an annual Canadian undergraduate engineering competition hosted by a different university each year. The studentled Canadian tradition started in 1975; it is the oldest undergraduate engineering competition in Canada.
SIGMA PHI DELTA Attending to both the social and professional side of Engineering, this organization fosters brotherhood, camaraderie, leadership, and teamwork.
In 2015, UBC’s School of Engineering played host to more than 400 engineering students from across Canada. The five-day national engineering event took place Jan. 21-25, 2015 at regional landmarks such as Big White Ski Resort, Kelowna’s scenic downtown district, and UBC Okanagan.
UBCO MOTORSPORTS is a Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) team composed of dedicated UBC Okanagan students. It fully designs and builds an open-wheeled Formula car over a period of four semesters, complying with the FSAE Rulebook. Team goals include competing annually in the international SAE Michigan and SAE Lincoln competitions.
NO LIMITATIONS “There are many ways to get involved—from social clubs to student organizations to teambased research projects. There are no limitations. Students have the freedom to follow their dreams and passions. They have opportunities to create lasting relationships with their professors and peers, which they will carry into the engineering profession.”
WOMEN IN ENGINEERING This council— dedicated to promoting social and professional development among all engineering students, not just women—is especially committed to helping young women succeed in the applied sciences. Another goal of Women in Engineering (WiE) is to support young women throughout their university career and prepare them with professional skills for what follows graduation.
Holly Denby, Undergraduate Student
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CAMPUS COMMUNITY Purpose-built for the 21st century, UBC’s Okanagan campus is a close-knit learning community that embraces bold new ways of thinking and attracts exceptional students and faculty. More than 8,680 students from the Okanagan region, across Canada, and 80 other countries are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs in eight faculties and schools. UBC Okanagan offers many spaces and places to learn, explore, and play while supporting students with campus culture, resources, and services.
STUDENT RESIDENCES Student housing is comprised of 1,680 beds in nine campus residence options, offering a variety of room types—from single rooms and studio suites to four-bedroom apartments. The suites and apartments have fully equipped kitchens, and campus cafeterias also offer food from a variety of ethnic origins. Every residence has common lounges for meeting, socializing, or watching TV. okanagan.housing.ubc.ca
STUDENT SERVICES & RESOURCES UBC Okanagan is a community unified by common interests. Whether it’s student advising or intramurals, library services, international transitions, or financial support, the campus community serves to support its students. Here are some of the great resources available: ABORIGINAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES Provides culturally appropriate services and support to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students.
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209 HECTARES (516 ACRES)
1,560 SQ. M CAMPUS GYMNASIUM 936 SQ. M HANGAR FITNESS CENTRE
$14.7 MILLION ANNUAL RESEARCH FUNDING
35 BUILDINGS 137,498 SQ. M. OF BUILDING SPACE
10 VARSITY ATHLETICS TEAMS
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862 BLEACHER SEATS
$1.5 BILLION ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF UBC OKANAGAN 7+ MILLION LIBRARY VOLUMES 4,180 SQ. M. TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTRE (underway)
11,475 SQ. M. NONIS SPORTS FIELD FOR SOCCER, RUGBY, FOOTBALL, FIELD HOCKEY, AND LACROSSE ok.ubc.ca/athrec
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ATHLETICS & RECREATION Home to the Heat Varsity Athletics, intramurals, group fitness, personal training, facility memberships, facility rentals, and youth summer camps. STUDENT EXPERIENCE OFFICE Your one-stop shop for experiential learning and on-campus involvement, offering academic and personal support to students, beginning with orientation and continuing through to graduation. GO GLOBAL UBC partners with more than 200 universities and institutions for this international exchange program with group study and volunteering posts. HEALTH & WELLNESS Provides health care, counselling, community programs, health promotion, education, and resources. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE LEARNING Participate in projects led by community partners around the world, connecting academic studies with the real world.
Engineering students are a smash with men’s UBC Heat volleyball. Check out this video about some of our student-athletes: engineering.ok.ubc.ca/mensvball
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MATH & SCIENCE CENTRE Offers free drop-in tutoring in all math- and science-related subjects, review and refresher sessions, learning strategies and support.
SUSTAINABILITY The campus is situated within the First Nations territory of the Okanagan Nation, whose spirit of stewardship for the land is reflected in the university’s commitment to sustainability. The Okanagan campus supports a population of 9,857 students, faculty and staff, and operations currently occupy 137,214 sq. m of building space. Measures to advance the campus towards carbon neutrality include managing aspects of energy and waste reduction, transportation, and resource conservation. Here are two examples: • NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION All new academic buildings are designed to achieve a LEED Gold certification or equivalent. • G EO-EXCHANGE DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEM Provides heating and cooling to all new academic buildings and heating to all original academic buildings on campus. This system provides energy sharing between buildings, heat re-capture, thermal storage, and flexibility for future fuel switching, reducing the campus’ natural gas consumption and associated utility costs and carbon emissions.
MORE RESOURCES Advising & Involvement Centre Awards & Financial Support • Career Advising Community Service Learning • Disability Resource Centre Peer Mentor Program • International Programs & Services students.ok.ubc.ca
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OKANAGAN VALLEY
CITY & REGION
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
BIG WHITE SKI RESORT (60KM)
The city of Kelowna is situated in the heart of BC’s Okanagan Valley, a diverse natural region with sandy beaches, beautiful lakes, organic farms and vineyards, sweeping orchards, and snowcapped mountains. With a population of 127,380 (2016 Census), Kelowna is the valley’s largest city. It is located on the 135-km long Okanagan Lake, which has a surface area of 348 square kms.
SUMMER WARM AND DRY
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WINTER COOL AND MILD
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2,000 HOURS OF SUNSHINE ANNUALLY
BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia, Canada, is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. UBC Engineering’s two campuses—in the Okanagan and Vancouver—are set in these awe-inspiring surroundings, creating a learning, living, and playing environment like no other.
4 SEASONS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION: 5 OF CANADA’S LARGEST SKI RESORTS WITHIN 3 HOURS
CANADA
45 MIN TO BIG WHITE SKI RESORT
45 MIN FLIGHT FROM VANCOUVER
135 KM LENGTH OF OKANAGAN LAKE
1 HOUR FLIGHT FROM CALGARY
30 BEACHES, 200 FRESHWATER LAKES
2 KM TO KELOWNA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
9,900 ACRES OF VINEYARDS IN THE OKANAGAN VALLEY
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OKANAGAN LAKE
SILVER STAR SKI RESORT (65KM)
Unlock your potential, all while reveling in a natural setting. UBC Engineering is the perfect place to build school-worklife balance. And then some.
SKIING, GOLFING, HIKING AND WATER SPORTS
140+ BUSSES PER DAY LINK CAMPUS TO DOWNTOWN KELOWNA AND BEYOND
DOWNTOWN KELOWNA
A diverse multicultural nation with excellent healthcare and social services. Canadians are widely known as friendly, tolerant people with an open and welcoming culture.
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