And the winners are….
For their outstanding video, the first place prize of one thousand dollars went to: Isolated Fence Sections and Impact of GPR Mitigation Group 4: Ivan Gumulia, Keshav Khanna, Daniel Tiang, Sarah Walinga and Haider Ali Zaka. Instructor: Mike Wrinch Client: BC Hydro Second place was awarded to: Interactive Music and Performing Arts for Research Training […]
Tetra Society Brief: New automated light for wheelchairs
Eric Molendyk using two early prototypes of the TetraLite. Sometimes the inspiration for a design comes from a very unexpected place. Eric Molendyk is the Chapter Coordinator of the Tetra Society of North America, a non-profit organization that recruits skilled volunteers to create customized assistive devices for people with physical disabilities. Mr. Molendyk was hit […]
External partners provide substantial support to ECE’s capstone projects
Philippe Kruchten tests one of the many prototypes on display at the Capstone Celebration The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department reached out to over 40 organizations and industry partners in September to help enrich the capstone experience of our senior students. Capstone projects are used in many disciplines as a culminating experience for undergraduates. At […]
Gazepoint Brief: Eye tracker technology showcased through game
One of ECE’s capstone clients is Dr. Hennessey, an alumnus of UBC, who began researching and designing eye trackers during his graduate degree with ECE. In 2013, Hennessey founded his current company, Gazepoint, with the grand vision of putting an eye tracker on every desk. In an interview, Dr. Hennessey described the contribution his capstone […]
BC Hydro Brief: Substation safety verified by students
With megawatts of power coursing through our electrical system, electrical substations play an integral role. They work to reduce the power to a voltage that can be safely provided to our homes. BC Hydro employs rigorous safety standards to isolate the electric current within the substation, and take in the most unlikely events, like catastrophic […]
External partners provide substantial support to ECE’s capstone projects
Philippe Kruchten tests one of the many prototypes on display at the Capstone Celebration The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department reached out to over 40 organizations and industry partners in September to help enrich the capstone experience of our senior students. Capstone projects are used in many disciplines as a culminating experience for undergraduates. At […]
Who owns a 100 year-old car? Dr. Ordonez speaks to our energy challenges during CRC announcement
Prof. Ordonez speaks to The Minister of National Revenue Kerry-Lynne Findlay during a tour of the Alpha Power Lab, photo: Rich Lam The Minister of National Revenue Kerry-Lynne Findlay announced UBC’s two new recipients and six renewals at an event on the Vancouver campus to recognize B.C. appointees. The event featured the work of Martin […]