Prospective students are welcome at the School of Engineering’s open house where they can learn about program options, speak to faculty and participate in hands-on demonstrations and information sessions.
What: UBCO School of Engineering open house
Who: Potential new students
When: Saturday, November 2, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Engineering, Management and Education building, 1137 Alumni Avenue, UBC Okanagan campus
How can society build more resilient communities in the face of climate change? What will the next leaps in solar or battery technology look like? What are the career paths for computer engineers in the age of AI? What are the job prospects for engineers in Canada and globally?
UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering invites prospective students and their families to the campus Saturday, November 2 to find out the answers to these and many other questions.
The open house is a unique opportunity to explore the innovative world of engineering and discover the diverse programs offered at UBC, explains Marie Reid, Student Advisor for the School of Engineering.
Attendees can expect an engaging day filled with interactive displays, hands-on activities and informative sessions. They will also have the chance to meet students and faculty who can provide insights into the dynamic field of engineering.
“We are thrilled to welcome future engineers to our campus,” says Reid. “This open house provides a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with faculty and current students, see the world-class labs and learning spaces within the school, and envision their future in engineering.”
Highlights of the event include guided tours of state-of-the-art facilities, demonstrations of cutting-edge projects and research, information sessions on various disciplines and opportunities to ask questions and gain advice on admission and program choices.
UBCO’s School of Engineering offers five undergraduate programs—civil, computer, electrical, manufacturing and mechanical, with an aerospace concentration open to students in the latter two programs.
Computer engineering, which blends the disciplines of electrical engineering and computer science, launched this September and offers an exciting—and in-demand—new pathway for students as the advancement of AI, quantum computing, security and other fields increasingly require engineers who are highly skilled in both hardware and software, explains School of Engineering Director Dr. Will Hughes.
The 2023 BC Labour Market Outlook reported that 116,900 jobs will need to be filled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics occupations by 2033 in BC alone.
“The world needs engineers more than ever and we believe that engineering is for everyone,” adds Dr. Hughes. “We hope prospective students will come away from this event inspired and informed about everything from programs to research opportunities, and co-op to career paths.”
The UBC Engineering Open House is free and open to all. It takes place Saturday, November 2 from 10 am to 2 pm. Pre-registration is required at engineering.ok.ubc.ca/open-house.
“If you’re wondering if engineering is right for you and if you are right for engineering,” adds Dr. Hughes, “we want you to know—you belong here.”
