Thanks to generous donations, undergraduate students in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering can now be considered for two new awards:
Faculty of Applied Science Award in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Art Pithayachariyakul (B.A.Sc. 2011) for Bachelor of Applied Science students majoring in Chemical or Chemical and Biological Engineering who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and entrepreneurial drive through participation in extracurricular activities. Art received his B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from UBC in 2011, and established this award to support students in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. These academic awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. (First award available for the 2021/2022 winter session).
Dr. Joe R. Zhao Award in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available through an endowment established by Dr. Joe R. Zhao for Bachelor of Applied Science students majoring in Chemical and Biological Engineering who have demonstrated good academic standing and an interest in forest bioproducts or environmental sustainability within the forest industry. Dr. Joe R. Zhao is an Adjunct Professor in the UBC Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He has made notable contributions to pulp and paper technology, environmental protection and energy conservation. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. (First award available for the 2022/2023 winter session).
CHBE Undergraduate students are automatically considered for these awards and do not need to submit applications.
The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering is thankful to its alumni, faculty, and all individuals who donate to support current students.