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Seeking inspiring stories of UBC researchers, students & alumni designing solutions for a better, more equitable future? Discover more here👇 📽️ youtube.com/ubcengineering 💼 linkedin.com/school/ubcengi… 📸 instagram.com/ubcengineering 📕 facebook.com/ubcengineering 🔗 engineering.ubc.ca

🤯 Imagine storing all the world’s data in something the size of a jewellery box. That’s the potential of “DNA origami” says @ubcokanagan’s Will Hughes.🚀 bit.ly/4l7zcLD #CFIFunded @UBCOSOE

A baby’s microbiome could shape their lifelong immune health. New research shows how disrupting that balance early can trigger chronic inflammation. #WorldMicrobiomeDay @SBME_UBC Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54370.html?h…

Ongoing global events may be affecting members of our community in different ways. If you are seeking support or someone to talk to, please know that UBC offers resources to help. Student resources Vancouver: students.ubc.ca/support-unanti… Okanagan: students.ok.ubc.ca/support/suppor… Faculty and staff resources hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benef… hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wel…

Today is an opportunity to grieve the loss of innocent lives, honour them, comfort those impacted and offer appreciation for those serving in response to the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy. Available supports for UBC community members: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc Available supports for people in British Columbia: bit.ly/3YOAORx

Over the weekend, a senseless tragedy rocked Vancouver as 11 people were killed and many more injured at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival. @UBC is lowering flags to half-mast and offering support to those affected: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc

Our thoughts are with the Filipino community and everyone affected by the tragedy in Vancouver. Our hearts go out to the families, friends and loved ones grieving today.

With 199 student-led projects on display, #UBCEngineering students pushed the limits at Design and Innovation Day, showcasing bold ideas and real-world solutions, from safeguarding human health to designing for space. Read more: bit.ly/4lzgSeY

Welcome home @SBME_UBC students! We officially welcome you to the Gordon B. Shrum Building. With brand new teaching facilities, labs, makerspaces, studios and more, we're eager to see how you use this space to innovate. Learn more: bit.ly/4jk2Fk3

⭐ Photos from Design and Innovation Day 2025 ⭐ We were impressed by all of the innovation on display at D+ID this week! Our #UBCEngineering students are tackling real problems with some seriously creative solutions.

The demand for energy is expected to double or even triple by 2050. @ECEUBC Associate Professor Dr. Christine Chen is working on improving power grid systems to sustainably meet this demand, while making them more reliable and efficient. Learn more: bit.ly/4iF3cgB

Introducing Spikeless Developed by @CHBEUBC Professor Dr. Johan Foster and master's student Samin Yousefi, Spikeless is a seemingly ordinary stir stick capable of detecting common drink-spiking, potentially preventing assaults. Learn more: apsc.ubc.ca/news/2025/new-…

Researchers at @ubcappscience have developed Spikeless, a seemingly ordinary stir stick capable of detecting common drink-spiking drugs like GHB and ketamine within 30 seconds. Discover how this simple and discreet tool can potentially prevent assaults: bit.ly/42e2i4V

Civil engineers help to create the built environment that we rely on daily. In our @UBCCivil program, you'll learn construction management, infrastructure design, environmental impact studies and graduate with the tools to make an impact. Learn more: bit.ly/4iCf1Eo

#UBCEngineering students will showcase their innovative solutions at Design and Innovation Day on April 3. Don’t miss your chance to see these year-long capstone projects and prototypes in action. Learn more: bit.ly/4iBUiRf

Make a difference with @UBCOSOE! @UBCOkanagan offers a unique student experience so you can make a real impact. Explore opportunities at the Okanagan campus to find out how you can make a difference: engineering.ok.ubc.ca

@ubcmech We can’t forget to congratulate our @SBME_UBC alumna, Madhini Vigneswaran! Check out her impressive recognition on the BC Business 30 Under 30 List. honored for co-founding MEDIC Foundation, which supports people with chronic conditions. bcbusiness.ca/people/general…

We will go first! Have you seen that @ubcmech Associate Professor Dr. Naomi Zimmerman was nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award? mech.ubc.ca/2025/03/05/dr-…

March 8 is International @WomensDay! 🌟 We honour the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women in engineering with these messages from our #UBCEngineering community. Let's inspire and empower the next generation of #WomenInSTEM! #IWD2025 #IWD #AccelerateAction