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Upcoming Events at UBC!

 
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Upcoming Events at UBC!
by Cammie Watson - Friday, 13 September 2024, 1:28 PM
 

UBC Engineering

September

UBC Engineering events for high school students!

We have many exciting opportunities to offer students this year, both virtually and on-campus. Learn how you can change the world and make a positive impact as future engineers!

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UBC Engineering Open House

Learn more about studying at one of Canada's top engineering schools! We are offering both an online and on-campus event at both the Okanagan and Vancouver campuses so that students have a variety of ways to connect with us.


Online Open House: October 17-18, 2024

Thursday, October 17, 8:00-9:30 am PT and 6:00-7:30 pm PT

Friday, October 18, 4:00-6:30 pm PT

The online UBC Engineering Open House will provide research spotlights and presentations about admissions, Co-op and the student experience. Students will get the best experience by attending all three sessions, though it is not required. Recordings will also be available to registrants after the event concludes. All of our engineering programs from both campuses will have virtual booths that are available for drop-in Q&A on October 18. You can find the full schedule on our website.

On-campus Open House: November 2

Vancouver: November 2, 2024

Okanagan: November 2, 2024

10:00 am-2:00 pm

The On-campus UBC Engineering Open House will provide an opportunity for students to visit either the Vancouver or Okanagan campus to interact with our Professors, advisors and student teams while also exploring our amazing campuses.

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UBC Engineering Prospective Student Online Presentations

October 1, 5:00 pm PT: UBC Engineering: Everything You Need to Know

November 20, 5:30 pm PT: Ask Me Anything: Admission to UBC Engineering for Canadian Students

November 22, 8:00 am PT: Ask Me Anything: Admission to UBC Engineering for International Students

November 26, 5:00 pm PT: Ask Me Anything: Transfer Pathways to UBC Engineering

Our online presentations are a great way for students in Grades 8-12 to connect with us and learn more about UBC Engineering at both the Vancouver and Okanagan campus.

Geering Up Engineering Outreach Events

This Fall, Geering Up Engineering Outreach is hosting a variety of learning experiences for students in Grades 8-12 in the Lower Mainland. From much-loved Engineering Design Challenge Competitions to new 2-part learning series, here’s what is in store this year at UBC Vancouver:

  • Circular Engineering: Electronic Repairs (Grades 6-12) with UBC E-Kitchen | October 5th and October 26th as a 2-part series
  • Electronic Arts Jam: Game Design (Grades 7-10) with Electronic Arts | October 19th
  • Engineering Design Competition (Grades 6-9) | November 23rd
  • STEnvironment Series: All-Girls* (Grades 5-8) | November 27th and December 7th as a 2-part series
  • STEnvironment Series: General (Grades 5-8) | November 27th and December 7th as a 2-part series
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Connect with our current students

Chat with a UBC Engineering Ambassador

Are your students interested in learning more about the student experience in UBC Engineering? They can connect with our current students who are UBC Engineering Ambassadors to ask about things like clubs, Design Teams, Co-op, research, life on campus and so much more!

Follow our Engineering Stories Team

Engineering Stories is our social media team led by current students highlighting underrepresented groups in engineering and highlighting student life in engineering at UBC. You can expect new content soon on YouTubeInstagram and TikTok!

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Events just for girls

Women in Engineering Student Panel

October 17, 7:00 pm PT

The Women in Engineering Student Panel at the Online UBC Engineering Open House invites girls and gender non-conforming students in Grades 10-12 to hear from a panel of women students about their educational and professional experiences in engineering. High school students will get to have their questions answered in a supportive and engaging environment. Students should register for the Online UBC Engineering Open House to attend.

*Please note that we have an inclusive view of the word “girl” and we welcome trans, gender queer, and non-binary folks interested in these events

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Stay in touch

Want to learn more about a degree in Engineering? We have just set up a new mailing list where we'll share information about once a month to help you learn about what a degree in engineering might look like for your students.



Best Regards,

Franco Fung

Student Recruitment Officer
Faculty of Applied Science | Dean's Office
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
Musqueam Traditional Territory
franco.fung@ubc.ca