Our goal: 50% female enrollment by 2020
Engineering is a great career for women who like teamwork, problem solving and making a positive change in the world.
Meet some UBC alumnae who are succeeding, leading and making a difference as engineers.
Empowering care
I am building tools that measure anxiety in real-time to support care, increase independence, and improve quality of life for autistic people.
Andrea Palmer
Remember to breathe
I help people manage their wellness and performance with wearable devices that support good posture and optimal breathing.
Cindy Gu
Rebuilding after international emergencies
I travel the world, helping to plan for and restore water and energy infrastructure after major emergencies and disasters, so that people can rebuild their lives.
Sara Badiei
UBC faculty, students and administration are engaged in a number of outreach activities aimed at attracting young women into the engineering profession:
eng•cite
engage. excite. eng•cite is is a vital aspect of the UBC Applied Science’s efforts to promote the engineering field to young women.
Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology
Founded by UBC’s Dr. Elizabeth Croft, WWEST promotes Science and Engineering as an excellent career choice for women.
Women in Engineering
A student group established to create an environment for professional development while encouraging women to participate fully and equitably in the engineering profession.
