MAR 7 – SEMINAR –“Multimedia Fluid Mechanics: a Remarkable Confluence of...
“Multimedia Fluid Mechanics: a Remarkable Confluence of Teaching and Research” by Dr. G. M. “Bud” Homsy, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering / Department of Mathematics, UBC on Thursday,...
View ArticleMarch 21 – Seminar –“Novel Aircraft Configurations: From Fluttering Wing to...
“Novel Aircraft Configurations: From Fluttering Wing to Morphing Flight” by Dr. Afzal Suleman, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria on Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:30...
View ArticleEngineering students demo ultra fuel-efficient cars
Event: The UBC Supermileage Team will demonstrate two cars in advance of the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas competition for ultra energy-efficient vehicles Date/Time: Tuesday, March 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m....
View ArticleFeb 11 – BME 598/698 Seminar, Presenter: Anwar Madkhali
BME 598/698 Seminar Friday February 11th, 8-9am Blusson Spinal Cord Centre Lecture Hall Presenter: Anwar Madkhali Supervisors: Dr. Dana Grecov & Dr. Ezra Kwok (co-supervisor) Title: “Rheostructural...
View ArticleRegistration for CSME Student Design Contest Due Today!
The CSME Student Design Competition for 2011 will be held this time during the 23rd Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics (CANCAM) between June 5 and June 9, 2011. CANCAM is a biennial event that is...
View ArticleMarch 25 Seminar –“CFD for Ship Hydrodynamic Applications”
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR “CFD for Ship Hydrodynamic Applications” Dr. S. Hamid Sadat-Hosseini Assistant Research Scientist, IIHR – Hydroscience & Engineering The University of...
View ArticleMarch 27 Seminar –“Interfacing Surfaces and Fluid Flow”
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR “Interfacing Surfaces and Fluid Flow” Mr. Andrew J.B. Milne PhD Candidate, Mechanical Engineering Department University of Alberta, Canada Wednesday, March...
View ArticleMarch 28 Seminar –“Aiding the Concept Design Process in Engineering Through...
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR “Aiding the Concept Design Process in Engineering Through Creativity, Inclusivity, and Education” Dr. Sarah K. Oman Postdoctoral Scholar, Design Engineering...
View ArticleApril 2 Seminar –“Understanding Engineering Design Creativity”
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR “Understanding Engineering Design Creativity” Dr. Noe Vargas Hernandez Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Texas, USA...
View ArticleApril 3 Seminar –“Cyclic steps and roll waves in shallow water flow over an...
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR “Cyclic steps and roll waves in shallow water flow over an erodible bed” Dr. Ali Vakil Research Engineer Coanda Research and Development Corporation, Canada...
View ArticleUBC Human Powered Vehicle Team Selects New Leadership
On April 2nd, the incumbent executive team of UBC’s Human Powered Vehicle Team (HPVT) met to select the new group that will lead the team for 2013/2014 academic session. It’s exciting how far the team...
View ArticleFive UBC engineers inducted Fellows of Engineers Canada
Vancouver, Canada—April 8, 2013—UBC engineering professors Yusuf Altintas, Sheldon Cherry, Michael Isaacson, Shahab Sokhansanj and Kevin Smith were inducted Fellows of Engineers Canada (FEC) for their...
View ArticleMECH Prof. Dr. Peter Cripton quoted and featured on Rick Hansen gift to ICORD...
The Rick Hansen Foundation has invested 20-million dollars into a spinal cord research centre in Vancouver. UBC Mechanical Engineering Professor Peter Cripton speaks on this Global news feature on...
View ArticleApplied Science Rising Star: Connor Schellenberg-Beaver, UBC Mechanical...
“There is a way to overcome almost any challenge, but not necessarily by oneself.” -Connor Schellenberg-Beaver, Class of 2013 The stars of UBC Applied Science are people passionate about their...
View ArticleGiant Spiders and Walking Machines
Large-scale mechanical art is hard to ignore. Artist engineers are creating some head-turning pieces to provoke dialogue on human energy use. By Rachel Poliquin, BFA’97, PhD’05...
View ArticleBiotechnology Networking Event for Students
The Student Biotechnology Network will be hosting its annual Networking Soiree on June 18, 2013 at Petley Jones Gallery. Join us in celebrating SBN’s 12th anniversary along with an evening of food,...
View ArticleUBC Mechanical Engineer a Woman of Distinction
UBC Mechanical Engineer a Woman of Distinction May 29, 2013 UBC Mechanical Engineering professor Elizabeth Croft is this year’s recipient of the YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Award in the...
View ArticleBusiness PhD Info and Recruitment Event
The Robert H. Lee Graduate School at the Sauder School of Business is hosting a PhD recruitment and information session on Wednesday June 19th, 2013 from 5:00-7:00PM. The session is intended to give...
View Article2013 Motion Metrics/ICICS Graduate Scholarship – Matthew Pan
Hello Everyone, We are delighted to announce that the ICICS Graduate Affairs Committee has chosen Mechanical Engineering doctoral student Matthew Pan as the 2013 recipient of the Motion Metrics/ICICS...
View ArticleSiemens PLM Software – Certification updates around the globe
“There are a number of certification program updates from around the globe. Last September we announced a long-term memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China’s Ministry of Education (MOE). We...
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