CHBE News and Events
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Norman Epstein – CHBE Hall of Fame
PhD, P.Eng., FCAE, HFCICProfessor of Chemical and Biological Engineering (1954 – 1988) In recognition of his exceptional service to the profession and department. Dr. Epstein is a true leader in fostering an inclusive departmental and professional community that supports learning and scholarship, societal and professional service, innovation, and compassion. He is among Canada’s best-known chemical […]
Rona Hatt – CHBE Hall of Fame
B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, UBC (1922) In recognition of being Canada’s first female Chemical Engineer, and thus an enduring and potent exemplar to all women striving to pursue and contribute to the engineering sciences. Rona Hatt began pursuing an undergraduate degree at UBC in 1917. In her common first-year of studies, Rona found she enjoyed […]
Eric P. Newell – CHBE Hall of Fame
P.Eng., OC, AOE, FCAEB.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, UBC (1967) In recognition of his exemplary leadership in building and championing thriving industry, communities and academic excellence in Canada, and his long service to the profession of Chemical Engineering. Among Canada’s most influential engineers, Eric Newell rose to leadership positions within Imperial Oil Canada, and then served […]
