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UBC Mechanical Engineering welcomes robotics researcher Dr. Kefei Wen
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2022/8/4 5:21)
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Robotics specialist Dr. Kefei Wen is joining the Department of Mechanical Engineering?s faculty team as an Assistant Professor. Coming to UBC from a postdoctoral fellowship at the Continuum Robotics Laboratory at the University of Toronto, Dr. Wen?s research focuses on physical interaction between humans and robots, specifically parallel robots, and his research interests also include […]
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Prof. Ikegami Moved to the Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering
from Dynamics Control Systems Lab
(2022/7/26 12:57)
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On July 1st, Prof. Yosuke Ikegami moved to the Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering.
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New publication relates CO2 levels with indoor temperature comfort
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2022/7/26 5:58)
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Could how comfortable building occupants find their indoor temperature be predicted by including measurements of carbon dioxide levels in the room? Yes, according to a new paper from UBC?s Building Decisions Research Group. Moreover, researchers found that the more carbon dioxide is present, the less comfortable people are with the temperature. Before the pandemic, Mechanical […]
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UBC?s Smart Energy District
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2022/7/9 2:49)
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It’s about to change the future. Article by Chris Petty, from UBC Trek Magazine. UBC?s Vancouver campus is testing a solar- and hydrogen- driven smart energy system. If you happen to pass the block bounded by Thunderbird Boulevard and Wesbrook Mall on UBC?s Vancouver campus, take note: you are experiencing history being made. That […]
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Call for Applications: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships?Deadline: September 1, 2022
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2022/7/7 4:12)
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields. Canadian citizens, permanent residents […]
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Call for Applications: Sumaila-Volvo Graduate Prize In Environmental Sustainability?Deadline: July 1
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2022/7/6 7:33)
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Sumaila-Volvo Graduate Prize In Environmental Sustainability A $3,850 prize has been made available through an endowment established by UBC faculty member Dr. Rashid Sumaila upon being named the 2017 Volvo Environment Prize laureate for a Master?s or Ph.D. student whose peer-reviewed publications to date are expected to have the most significant impact on the field of environmental sustainability. […]
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Call for Applications: Google PhD Fellowship?Deadline: Aug 5, 2022
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2022/7/6 3:23)
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Google PhD Fellowship The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding PhD graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related fields. The fellowship provides full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment for up to three years. […]
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Dr. Amanda Giang appears on Microplastics Podcast
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2022/6/28 3:31)
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Mechanical Engineering and IRES faculty member Dr. Amanda Giang is a guest on the Microplastics Podcast by UBC?s Cluster for Microplastics, Health and the Environment. In episode 3, she and Dr. Rashid Sumaila of the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries discuss how interdisciplinary research is a necessity for informed policy making and how current […]
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MECH Researchers recieve Stair Grant for interdisciplinary projects
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2022/6/16 7:26)
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Interdisciplinary projects by UBC Mechanical Engineering Associate Professors Dr. Hongshen Ma and Dr. Gwynn Elfring have each received Stair Grants from UBC Science. The Stair Grants are designed to promote research collaborations between faculty from UBC Science with those of other disciplines, awarding pairs of researchers who have never previously worked together with an initial […]
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Info Session: CIHR 2022 Info Session for Trainees in Health Research?June 16, 2022
from UBC Mechanical Engineering
(2022/6/16 5:12)
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CIHR 2022 Info Session for Trainees in Health Research CIHR will be offering a series of MS Teams live events to trainees and institution staff regarding award programs that are offered. CIHR will provide an overview about relevant policies, tips for applicants, guidelines on how to submit an application, and other relevant information. A device […]
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