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New publication finds why some fluids mix more slowly when stirred
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/12/11 3:08)
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Most ordinary fluids mix faster when you stir them faster ? think of your morning coffee or tea. However, researchers at the UBC Soft Matter Group and the California Institute of Technology have discovered why the opposite can happen when mixing ?active fluids? ? fluids that contain a large amount of active particles such as bacteria, algae or microrobots.
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Congratulations to our 2025 Fall Graduates!
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/12/3 5:22)
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Congratulations to all of our UBC Mechanical Engineering graduates who received their hard-earned degrees on Thursday, November 27! We are honoured to celebrate your achievements with you and proud to welcome the Class of 2025 to our alumni community! Awards Ceremony On graduation day, UBC Mechanical Engineering recognized our student?s achievements with a pre-convocation reception […]
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UBC-Seaspan research collaboration investigates impacts of biofuels on climate and health
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/11/5 8:18)
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Over the past year, a unique research collaboration between interdisciplinary experts at the University of British Columbia and local marine transportation company, Seaspan Ferries, is trying to address unanswered questions key to unlocking decarbonization in the marine industry. The collaboration provides an exciting opportunity for four separate research labs to work together, analyzing real-world emissions […]
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UBC Engineering Virtual Program Fair?Nov 14
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/10/23 1:34)
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Explore your future in engineering from anywhere! Join the UBC Engineering Virtual Program Fair to learn more about UBC's 14 undergraduate engineering programs. You'll have the chance to meet with professors, staff, and current students from each program, ask your questions about learning opportunities and career paths, and discover the right fit for you.
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Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Research Scholarships-Master?s (CGRS-M)?Apply by Dec 1
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/10/17 1:57)
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Applicants for Tri-Agency CGRS-M competition must be domestic students (Canadian citizen or PR) who are applying for or enrolled in graduate studies anywhere in Canada. Each applicant can select up to 3 universities with the same application. To be considered for a CGRS-M at UBC, they must select The University of British Columbia as one […]
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Defence: Musanna Galib?Nov 25, 2025|9:00 AM|GSC 200?Dendrite Inhibition Strategy Using Hetero-epitax
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/10/16 0:46)
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Candidate: Musanna Galib Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Room 200 of the Graduate Student Centre (6371 Crescent Road) Title: “Dendrite Inhibition Strategy Using Hetero-epitaxy in Thin Film Deposition Mechanics”
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In the News|CTV features Dr. Naomi Zimmerman on reducing health risks during poor air quality
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/10/10 3:03)
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Dr. Naomi Zimmerman spoke to CTV News in September about how BC residents can reduce health risks from poor air quality during wildfires.
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Undergraduate: LAPORTE Award?Due: Oct 2
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/9/24 1:23)
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LAPORTE Award for BASc Students A $5,000 award has been made available annually through a gift from LAPORTE Engineering Inc. for a current Bachelor of Applied Science student majoring in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering who has achieved good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are from communities that have been historically, […]
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Senior Manager Jen Pelletier awarded President?s Service Award for Excellence
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/9/23 1:52)
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UBC Mechanical Engineering?s Senior Manager of Administration, Jen Pelletier (she/her), has been recognized for her outstanding record of service to the University of British Columbia with a 2025 President?s Service Award for Excellence. She is one of five recipients to be honoured with the university’s top award given to staff, which recognizes exemplary contributions to the […]
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Call for Nominations: ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award?Due: Sep 25 (8AM)
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2025/9/19 4:57)
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ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award ACM established the Doctoral Dissertation Award program to recognize and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in computer science and engineering. The award is presented each June at the ACM Awards Banquet and is accompanied by a prize of $20,000 plus travel expenses to the banquet. As of January […]
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