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.UBC Civil Engineering Dr. Rachel Scholes and Dr. Timothy Rodgers are studying how rain gardens can help prevent toxins shed from vehicle tires that are lethal to fish from entering our waterways. via Canada's National Observer nationalobserver.com/2024/08/13/new…
🍔 UBC Engineering Physics students built robots to compete in an overcooked-style format competition, where they raced against the clock to serve various dishes in under 2 minutes. Dr. Marziali explains the advantages in building these crucial skills early. bit.ly/3WZjSak
Is carbon capture technology effective in mitigating the effects global warming? CHBE at UBC professor Dr. Naoko Ellis discussed carbon capture, use and storage. via Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/news/carbon-ca…
Congratulations to CHBE at UBC alumni Karl Zimmerman for producing the outstanding documentary "Water, Together." You can watch the full documentary here! ⤵️ youtu.be/NHqrcDhwUaY
How do different fabrics affect a shirt’s features, including its feel, durability and breathability? 👕 CHBE at UBC professor Dr. E. Johan Foster explains. via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/gift/d66dde23b…
Engineers at CHBE at UBC develop all-in-one solution to catch and destroy “forever chemicals.” The catalyst could be a low-cost, effective solution for municipal water systems and specialized industrial projects. Learn more about how this solution works: bit.ly/3yKXA2V
.CHBE at UBC Professor Fariborz Taghipour awarded over $2.5M for the development of a sensor network for sustainable agriculture. Read the project summary: bit.ly/3Mqe9Ed ISED SSHRC AAFC Canada
With Canada planning to reduce emissions from its oil and gas sector through carbon capture projects, just how safe is carbon dioxide pipeline infrastructure? UBC Mechanical Engineering professor Dr. Alex Tavasoli discusses. via Canada's National Observer nationalobserver.com/2024/08/30/ana…
The new Biodevice Foundry at UBC School of Biomedical Engineering will enable faster, more accurate and cost-effective biomedical innovation. Help us realize the potential of this cutting-edge research and training facility opening soon: give.ubc.ca/projects/bio-d…
Research led by UBC Civil Engineering Dr. Alex Bigazzi found that the District of Saanich e-bike pilot program led to a decrease in car travel and carbon emissions. 🚲⚡ Via @DailyHiveVAN bit.ly/3MU4rKR
Yes, we have seen a solar powered race car. That is #UBCSolar's 'Brightside'! 🤩 This summer they competed in ASC Solar Racing's Formula Sun Grand Prix (#FSGP2024) placing 6/24 in their SOV class, and earned the opportunity to compete in #ASC2024. Info: experience.apsc.ubc.ca/student-groups…
The heart valve of the future. Dr. Hadi Mohammadi and fellow researchers at UBC SOE Okanagan are revolutionizing heart valve technology, with a new valve that combines the best qualities of other mechanical and tissue valves. bit.ly/3TvOsWP