CHBE Alumni Honoured at Applied Science Celebration
At the 2023 Applied Science Celebration, UBC will honour seven inspiring members of the Applied Science community for their remarkable contributions. Among the individuals recognized are two CHBE alumni: Patrick Daniel and Jacob Masliyah, who are receiving the Applied Science Dean’s Medal of Distinction. Patrick Daniel, former CEO of Enbridge Inc., played a pivotal role […]
UBC CHBE Capstone Group Takes 2nd Place in Zeton Plant Design Competition
In a notable achievement at the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE) in Calgary last weekend, a University of British Columbia’s Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) capstone group secured the 2nd place in the highly competitive Zeton Plant Design Competition. The project, titled “Using Algae to Sequester Carbon and Produce Astaxanthin and Fertilizer,” showcased their commitment to […]
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Norman Epstein
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is holding a celebration of life for Dr. Norman Epstein (1923-2023) in the CHBE Building Atrium on Friday, October 13th at 5:00 p.m. The program is expected to include: We invite you to send any photos, videos, memories, and reflections of Dr. Epstein to christina.carnovale@ubc.ca. These memories may be […]
NSERC Funding Announced for Global HyPT Centre
NSERC has recently announced that five Canadian research teams have been selected to work with international partners to address research challenges related to climate change and clean energy as part of the National Science Foundation Global Centres initiative. The Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center, which received $3,577,300 of funding from NSERC through this initiative, […]
CHBE Meet & Greet – September 25th
Join us for the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s Meet & Greet on Monday, September 25th at 5:30 p.m. in the CHBE Atrium (2360 East Mall). Prospective students are invited to learn more about CHBE programs, get to know current students, and participate in a draw for prizes. Current students, don’t miss this chance […]
Dr. Emily Cranston Receives the 2023 Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry
Dr. Emily Cranston, Professor and President’s Excellence Chair in Forest Bioproducts, has been awarded the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry. The Rutherford Memorial Medals were established in 1980 in memory of Lord Rutherford of Nelson, a great scientist and leader in nuclear research. The medals are awarded to those who have […]
