UBC Engineering

04/10/2026

That’s a wrap on Design and Innovation Day 🔧
Shoutout a hardworking team member below 👇

03/31/2026

What kind of world do you want to live in? At UBC Applied Science, we believe the future should be inclusive, sustainable and healthy. This Giving Day, your support will help us get there in 3 ways:

⚙️ Reducing barriers to STEM education with UBC Geering Up
https://givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026/194323/geering-up-fund

🔨 Innovating in applied education with SALA Design + Build | UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
https://givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026/194322/sala-design-build-fund

❤️‍🩹 Developing meaningful research that impacts lives through Men's Health Research at The University of British Columbia | UBC School of Nursing
https://givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026/194324/ubcs-mens-health-research-program-

Transform tomorrow with us and support these Applied Science funds on Giving Day.

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03/27/2026

"It's not just a degree or profession: it's a mindset. Engineers are problem solvers."

This is how UBC Engineering - Okanagan alum Aditya Chaudhuri describes what he learned during his time studying Electrical and Computer Engineering.

At UBCO, Aditya's professors brought stories into classroom discussions, weaving in real-life examples and transforming theory into application. They made engineering fun and relevant, showing students why they needed to understand core concepts and how to apply them in the real world.

The non-technical courses were equally important. Engineering communications courses equipped students with skills to describe technical details and communicate project impacts. Engineering leadership courses reminded students to see beyond the solution and develop people skills to create open and inclusive teams.

Aditya was also involved with Engineers Without Borders at UBC, where students explored important issues including sustainability, food security and clean technologies. "While most classrooms talked about building a bridge, we also talked about what it meant for the communities being connected by that bridge."

Now leading transformation initiatives at Global Affairs Canada, Aditya continues to apply the problem-solving mindset and versatile skill set he developed at UBC.

"If you choose engineering, you will learn how to solve problems and will gain leadership and interpersonal skills."

03/19/2026

Meet Sathika Witherana, UBC Engineering - Okanagan Civil Engineering Alum, who has been using her expertise to improve infrastructure across BC!

Sathika wasn't entirely sure engineering was the right path... until her UBC Applied Science Co-op experiences changed everything.

From knocking on a prof's door to land her first co-op as a research assistant and surveyor, to reviewing building permits at the City of Richmond, to working on heavy construction projects in northern Alberta, each experience opened her eyes to the many opportunities in civil engineering.

She's currently working with the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Sathika also volunteers as a bridge corps mentor with Engineers in Action, where she travelled to Eswatini to build a 73-metre suspended bridge by hand, connecting a community to health care and education.

Her advice? "Stay curious and don't limit yourself to one preconceived path! There are many options within engineering and there is so much that you can do with your degree."

03/17/2026

Design and Innovation Day is set for April 9! Will we see you there?

Our students are getting ready to showcase their capstone projects, turning bold ideas into real-world solutions. From hands-on prototypes to industry-ready innovations, these projects highlight the creativity, collaboration and impact of the next generation of engineers.

Join us to explore the projects, see live demonstrations and connect with the student teams.

03/06/2026

When the ship MV Ortelius recently traversed the Drake Passage to reach the Antarctic peninsula and cross the Antarctic Circle, it was carrying a number of researchers on various missions… and a critical piece of UBC Applied Science technology.

UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor David Michelson and the UBC Radio Science Lab team deployed a 200-mW transmitter to characterize high-frequency radio propagation in one of the world’s most challenging environments.

The early results are impressive! Our beacon was received by stations nearly 12,000 km away, on less power than an LED nightlight. Results collected throughout the trip show how the radio propagation environment in the Antarctic changes over time.

Why this matters:

• Students in ELEC 411 and UBC Orbit Satellite Design Team will have the ability to analyze this rare and valuable real-world data, providing an incredible opportunity for experiential education.

• Work of this type could help inform Defence Research and Development Canada as they modernize Canada’s High Frequency communications systems for sovereign and Arctic capabilities.

We hope to share our initial findings from this expedition at IEEE CCECE 2026 this May!

📸 Images courtesy of research collaborator Adarsh Verghese.

03/05/2026

Why choose engineering at UBC? For UBC Applied Science Dean, James Olson, the answer is personal. Not only has he seen the impact of engineering throughout his career, but both of his children also chose to study engineering and are now making an impact. bit.ly/47tPGc3

As a globally recognized leader—ranked #31 in the world—UBC Engineering provides students with a well-balanced education and highly sought-after skills. From tackling climate change to advancing healthcare, our students are supported by world-renowned faculty and a network of international partners eager to hire our graduates.

At UBC Engineering we have been nurturing curiosity and ingenuity for over 100 years.

03/04/2026

Happy National Engineering Month!

March provides us with an annual opportunity to recognize the innovation, technical depth, and collaboration that define UBC Engineering. All month long we'll feature student design teams and projects that showcase the impact of experiential learning across our community.

Meet UBC Concrete Canoe. Since their maiden voyage in 2013, the team has advanced the field of lightweight concrete while providing members with hands on experience in mix design, hull development, structural analysis, and project management. Their work uses computational fluid dynamics, a type of computer simulation, to design better boat shapes and experiments with lighter materials so concrete can float on water. Give them a follow!

Which teams or projects would you like to learn more about? Throughout March we'll continue to shine the spotlight on our UBC Engineering community!

02/19/2026

💫 Meet Matt Holitzki, UBC Engineering - Okanagan alum (BASc ’23) now working at the forefront of Canada’s water industry.

From his time at to his current role as Regional Reuse Lead at Carollo Engineers, Inc., Matt is tackling real-world challenges like advancing water reuse projects and shaping sustainable solutions for communities.

He credits his engineering background with giving him the tools to innovate in one of the most critical industries of our time.

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02/12/2026

02/10/2026

Meet Natik Aggarwal, Electrical Engineering alum and co-founder of YCJ Venture Studio ⚡️

From building hovercrafts at UBC Engineering - Okanagan to launching global software products like Prompt Genie, he is turning engineering skills into entrepreneurial success. Natik credits his time at UBC with shaping how he tackles problems by first deeply understanding user needs before designing solutions.