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Finding new life for plastic waste
From bottles and straws, toys and tupperware to medical stents, eyewear and even tea bags, plastic is everywhere in our society. Although the meteoric rise of plastic was the result of its economy and ease of production, the question now is, what do we do with the estimated 380 million tonnes of plastic waste produced globally each year?Celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion to improve the health of 2SLGBTQ+ youth
Fostering supportive environments for 2SLGBTQ+ youth is crucial because, as Dr. Saewyc explained, having a strong social support network – including family members, friends, classmates, and schoolteachers – is a key factor contributing to youths' health and wellbeing. In fact, it has been shown that when youth feel they have strong family support and school connectedness, they are more likely to have good mental health and less likely to engage in substance abuse.
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UBC Okanagan Engineering leads research to explore new net zero home
A unique, made-in-Kelowna collaboration to create an energy-efficient, high-performance home is taking the goal to the next level. And that goal is zero. -
UBC research could help astronauts eat well on future Mars missions
Omega-3 is essential to mental sharpness. Even a couple of days without omega-3 in our diets may dull our brains and have us feeling less than our best. However, our bodies cannot produce it naturally so we must find it in the foods we eat, such as fish, flaxseed, or often by taking supplements. -
UBCO Engineering research says a change in work habits is costing employees money
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have undertaken an extensive analysis of daily in-home activity to compare pre-pandemic and pandemic behaviour. They determined working from home is costing employees money. -
Why new research in concrete could save BC homes
When a deadly 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2011, over 60 per cent of concrete buildings three storeys or higher in the downtown business district had to be demolished as they were no longer safe to live or work in. Structural engineer Dr. Lisa Tobber, an assistant professor in the School of Engineering within UBC’s… -
Roots are taking shape for UBC Okanagan’s Indigenous Micro-Forest
A version of this article originally appeared on UBC Okanagan School of Engineering. New funding from the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund will enable relationship building with the Syilx Okanagan People to establish an Indigenous-inspired natural space for teaching and learning. The Indigenous Micro-Forest project will endeavour to establish a self-sustainable, green, biodiverse ecosystem on UBC Okanagan campus, guided… -
UBC Applied Science projects receive $3M in research infrastructure investment
Nineteen UBC Applied Science research projects to improve people’s health and safety have been awarded over $2.9 million in research infrastructure support through the BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF). -
New tools from UBC Nursing aim to improve care for people experiencing substance use stigma
Researchers at UBC Faculty of Applied Science and Western University are offering a suite of tools and strategies to ensure that people who experience substance use stigma can receive better care in the future. -
UBC Engineering deploys mobile air pollution laboratory
PLUME, which stands for Portable Laboratory for Understanding Human-Made Emissions was developed by Dr. Naomi Zimmerman, a professor of Mechanical Engineering who studies air quality and its impacts on health and the environment. -
UBC Engineers develop nano-copper to quickly kill superbugs
A team of UBC researchers led by Dr. Amanda Clifford (she/her), an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering, have designed a nano-copper coating that includes bacteria-killing nanoscale features and zinc. “Use of our coating could significantly reduce the incidence of contracting bacterial infections from high-touch surfaces in healthcare facilities, such as doorknobs and elevator buttons, since it kills bacteria using multiple approaches,” says Dr. Clifford -
Turning skyscrapers into trees
After years of research, a wood scientist, a mechanical engineer, and a chemical engineer have invented a new way to protect cities from climate change: turning buildings into giant trees. -
UBC’s Smart Energy District
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. -
BC invests $25M into new School of Biomedical Engineering facility
Government of BC has invested $25 million into the construction of a new building for the SBE.
