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Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals Prize in Pipeline Engineering

May 30, 2023

A $1,000 prize is offered annually by Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals to an outstanding third or fourth year undergraduate engineering student who has successfully completed at least two of the following UBC Faculty of Applied Science courses related to pipeline engineering: IGEN 450, IGEN 451, and IGEN 452. Congratulations to the 2023 award winner Jonathan Fang!

Energy Ecosystem Foundation

Providing free learning materials based on impartial facts to increase knowledge, facilitate critical thinking, and support a balanced discussion on energy and the environment. Energy Ecosystem Foundation creates curriculum-based energy-related videos and learning materials for classrooms. See their website for videos and more information energyecosystem.ca

Dr. Dharma Wijewickreme, UBC Professor awarded EICs 2022 John B. Stirling Medal

Dec 21, 2021

Dr. Dharma Wijewickreme, Professor and Co-Director of the Pipeline Integrity Institute, awarded  prestigious Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) 2022 John B. Stirling Medal,  for his “leadership and distinguished service at the national level”.

UBC Engineering: BC Natural Disaster Technical Briefing

Dec 15, 2021

For complete story: Rebuilding for resilience: UBC Engineering shares observations and learnings from recent BC storms Reporting, Ted Chernecki, Global News Hour @ 6: UBC engineers release report into November flooding 

The TYEE News

Nov 23, 2021

When Surging Floods Meet Expanding Pipelines – The impact of last week’s deluge sends a sobering message, say engineers and activists.