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Edna Clarke: UBC’s First Woman in Electrical and Computer Engineering
January 17, 2025 In 1944, Edna Anita Clarke entered the records of UBC history, becoming the first woman to graduate in Electrical Engineering. The life of our first female graduate was one of determination, novelty, and a lifetime of living right on the frontiers of engineering and adventure. Born in 1921 near Penticton, British Columbia,…
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ECE PhD Student Wins Award for Remote Ultrasound
December 4, 2024 A University of British Columbia researcher is being recognized for his groundbreaking work to develop a mixed reality, immersive environment that makes it easier and more affordable for Canadians to receive ultrasound procedures without having to travel far distances to a medical centre. The game-changing work has earned David Black (pictured) a…