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UBC gains $3.8 million for major studies on religion, security, trade

APSC Communications — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Vancouver, Canada—May 25, 2012—The University of British Columbia has launched major new research projects on religion and morality, terrorism and security, international relations in the digital age, free trade and sustainability, thanks to $3.8 million in new funding from Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Of the funding, nearly $3 [...]

Motion Metrics International supports graduate scholarships, research at UBC

APSC Communications — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:27:09 +0000

Vancouver, Canada—May 14, 2012—Motion Metrics International recently created a graduate scholarship at the Institute for Computing, Information, and Cognitive Systems (ICICS) at UBC. The $5,000 annual award will be granted to a student within the Institute, with preference given to students who have demonstrated excellence in multi-disciplinary, application-oriented research. Students do not apply for the [...]

BC engineers shake out world-class research on school safety

APSC Communications — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:30:08 +0000

Vancouver, Canada—May 11, 2012—Engineers and geoscientists have completed a comprehensive re-assessment of seismic safety at B.C. schools based on the latest scientific research, improved technology and study of recent major earthquakes around the world. The Ministry of Education engaged the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (APEGBC) and the University of British Columbia’s department [...]

UBC research will evaluate seismic performance and retrofitting of bridges

qjiang — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:14:01 +0000

Kelowna, Canada—May 7, 2012—UBC research will evaluate seismic performance and retrofitting of bridges Engineering professor leads $260,000 study on highway bridges for earthquake safety Severe earthquakes around the globe have exposed the vulnerability of public infrastructure like bridges to collapse and suffer serious damage. There are many examples: • [...]

Engineering Physics students place in top 10 in prestigious physicists exam

APSC Communications — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:53:38 +0000

Vancouver, Canada—April 26, 2012—Two UBC engineering physics students have placed in the top 10 across Canada in the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) University Prize Exam. Chris Read and Kyle Boone, both in their fourth-year, competed against 88 undergraduate students from 23 universities across Canada to take top spots in the prestigious national competition. The [...]

UBC engineer honoured for excellence in water research

APSC Communications — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:20:55 +0000

Vancouver, Canada—April 23, 2012—UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Madjid Mohseni is this year’s recipient of Excellence in the Water & Waste Community – Individual Award from the B.C. Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) in recognition of his far-reaching and impactful contributions in safeguarding public health and the environment by advancing excellence in the water [...]

UBC Nursing faculty members receive provincial awards of excellence

APSC Communications — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:53:17 +0000

Vancouver, Canada—April 20, 2012—UBC School of Nursing faculty members Lynda Balneaves, Alison Phinney and Elsie Tan were recognized by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) for their outstanding contributions to the profession and for demonstrating excellence in relation to the CRNBC Professional Standards for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Associate Professors Lynda Balneaves [...]

UBC engineer recognized for research excellence

APSC Communications — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:53:15 +0000

Vancouver, Canada—April 17, 2012—UBC Okanagan Engineering Assistant Professor Cigdem Eskicioglu has received the 2012 Early in Career Award from Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) for her groundbreaking work on processing organic waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer. “Dr. Eskicioglu’s work on adapting European technology to process B.C. waste has led [...]

UBC landscape architect lauded for professional service

APSC Communications — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:57:35 +0000

Vancouver, Canada—April 16, 2012—UBC Landscape Architecture Associate Professor Patrick Mooney is year’s recipient of the Exceptional Contribution Award from the B.C. Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA) in recognition of his outstanding service contribution to the BCSLA and, in part, for his significant contribution to enhancing the relationship between UBC’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture [...]

Engineering Co-op Recognizes Students, Faculty and Employers with 2012 Awards

APSC Communications — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:11:53 +0000

Vancouver, Canada—April 11, 2012—The Engineering Co-op program recently held awards ceremonies for outstanding graduating students, faculty and industry partners at both UBC Vancouver and Okanagan. The employers of the year were Klohn Crippen Berger (Vancouver) and Stantec (Okanagan). Faculty of the year were Professor John Howie (Civil Engineering, Vancouver) and Professor Andre Phillion (School of [...]