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| UBC Faculty of Applied Science | |
|---|---|
| Name | Faculty of Applied Science |
| Established | 1915 |
| Type | Faculty |
| Parent | University of British Columbia |
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia |
UBC Faculty of Applied Science is a professional faculty at the University of British Columbia located in Vancouver, British Columbia. It encompasses engineering, architecture, and applied sciences programs connected to regional partners such as the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and national organizations like the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The faculty contributes to initiatives with international partners including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations, and the World Bank.
The faculty traces roots to early technical instruction connected to the Canadian Pacific Railway, the BC Electric Railway Company, and provincial mining operations influenced by figures like Guglielmo Marconi and institutions such as the Royal Canadian Navy. Early 20th-century development paralleled projects led by the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, collaborations with the Department of National Defence (Canada), and infrastructure demands from events like the 1929 British Columbia flood. Mid-century expansion responded to post-war programs linked to the Veterans' Land Act, the National Research Council of Canada, and advances associated with personalities from the Alberta oil sands development and the Columbia River Treaty. Late 20th- and early 21st-century growth aligned with initiatives by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, and partnerships with firms such as Teck Resources and BC Hydro.
Programs include undergraduate and graduate offerings in disciplines originating from schools such as the Department of Mechanical Engineering (UBC), the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (UBC), and the Department of Computer Science (UBC), with degrees linked to credentialing bodies like the Engineers Canada and the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. Degree pathways reference curricula influenced by standards from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, and collaborations with professional societies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. Specialized programs cross-list with institutes including the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (UBC), the Peter A. Allard School of Law, and the Sauder School of Business, while graduate training connects to funding streams from the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and the Mitacs program.
Research portfolios emphasize areas tied to projects funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the Canadian Space Agency, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with thematic clusters in fields represented by centers like the Clean Energy Research Centre, the Advanced Materials Lab, and the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability. Collaborative initiatives involve partners such as Simon Fraser University, the National Research Council (Canada), and multinational firms including Microsoft, Amazon (company), and General Electric. Outcomes contribute to policy and practice affecting programs like the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium, the Greenest City Action Plan, and technology deployed by companies including BlackBerry Limited and Ballard Power Systems.
Main facilities are situated on the Point Grey (Vancouver) campus adjacent to landmarks like the Museum of Anthropology (University of British Columbia), with satellites at innovation hubs such as the BC Innovation Hub and precincts near the Vancouver International Airport and the Oakridge area. Laboratories feature equipment aligned with standards of organizations like the Canadian Standards Association, and house centers comparable to the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Infrastructure development has paralleled municipal projects such as the Canada Line and campus planning interacts with heritage sites like the Wreck Beach coastal reserve.
Leadership over time has included deans and chairs with careers connected to institutions such as the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and the Order of Canada. Administrative structures coordinate with the University of British Columbia Board of Governors, provincial ministries like the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development (British Columbia), and national agencies including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Faculty appointments attract scholars with prior affiliations at universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Cambridge, the ETH Zurich, and the University of Toronto.
Student experience ties into extracurriculars managed by bodies like the Alma Mater Society (University of British Columbia), professional clubs affiliated with the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Student Branch, and design teams competing in events such as the Canadian Engineering Competition and the Solar Decathlon. Student services coordinate with campus groups including the UBC Athletics program, cultural associations like the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada student chapters, and career initiatives linked to employers such as BC Ferries, Pacific Blue Cross, and BC Hydro.
Industry engagement includes partnerships with corporations such as Siemens, Shell plc, and Teck Resources, startup support from accelerators like Y Combinator-affiliated programs and regional incubators such as the UBC Entrepreneurship@UBC initiative, and commercialization channels tied to the Canadian Innovation Exchange and the BC Tech Association. Technology transfer and spinouts have led to ventures collaborating with investors from entities such as Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, and the Business Development Bank of Canada, while procurement and applied projects intersect with public agencies including the Metro Vancouver regional government and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.