UBC Design Team Places First Internationally at WEFTEC
Team StormWise Innovations, a group of five Environmental Engineering students from UBC, has won first place on the international stage at the 2025 Student Design Competition during the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) in Chicago, IL. The team members are Jaden Gauw, Jaden Mah, Kajal Mishra, Cindy Chow and Megan Slot and […]
Wastewater Cultivation of Microalgae for Bio-based Nylon Precursor Production
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Environmental Engineering Students Win 2025 BCWWA Competition
Congratulations to Team StormWise Innovations, comprised of ENVL students Jaden Gauw, Jaden Mah, Kajal M., Cindy Chow and Megan Slot and their faculty advisor Zeina Baalbaki, the winner of the 2025 BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) Student Design Competition. The 2025 BCWWA partnered with the City of Coquitlam for the Student Design Competition’s challenge: to […]
Environmental Engineering Design and Innovation Day 2025
Join us for the 2025 Design and Innovation Day, where graduating environmental engineering students present their final projects and address real-world environmental challenges. This showcase highlights innovative solutions in sustainability, water management, waste reduction, and more. Faculty, students, industry professionals and the public are invited to explore student-led projects, engage in discussions, and connect with […]
Environmental Engineering Meet and Greet: Tuesday, March 11th
Passionate about sustainability and problem-solving? Thinking about majoring in Environmental Engineering? Join our Meet & Greet to learn more! Meet faculty, connect with students, learn about career opportunities, ask questions, and explore how you can make an impact in the field of Environmental Engineering! 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11th 🕔 Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm 📍 […]
Celebrating Our Environmentale Photo Contest Winners!
(In Photo, L to R: Gabrielle Pierce, and Zoë Geller-Alford) This summer, our undergraduate students in the Environmental Engineering programs truly showcased their diverse experiences and incredible talents through our “Environmentale” Photo Contest! With over 11 submissions and more than 70 votes cast by members of our program, we’re thrilled to announce our two winners. […]
Environmental Engineering Students Win 2024 BCWWA Competition
Congratulations to Team Thunderbird Rainwater Solutions, comprised of 3rd year ENVL students Elizabeth Liu (team lead), Harshvardhan Shaw, Nicolas Cho, Benjamin Buchheit and Clair Merchant, the winner of the 2024 BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) Student Design Competition. The 2024 BCWWA partnered with the City of Vancouver for the Student Design Competition’s challenge: to […]
Leadership Updates in Environmental Engineering
It is with profound appreciation, that we announce the departure of Dr. Gregory Lawrence from the esteemed role of Environmental Engineering Co-Director. Dr. Lawrence served in this capacity for 3 years, and together with Dr. Madjid Mohseni, was instrumental in the genesis of this program. Co-Directors since the inception of this program, their exceptional vision […]
UBC Environmental Engineering accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)
The UBC Environmental Engineering is proud to announce that our undergraduate program has achieved the maximum allowable accreditation period of three years, for a new program, by the esteemed Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to our commitment to excellence and dedication to continuous development. We would like to acknowledge […]









