MTRL Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Winner Announced
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that challenges graduate students to present their research concisely and effectively in three minutes to a broad audience. First developed by the University of Queensland in 2008, the competition has since gained international recognition. UBC has been hosting its own 3MT competition since 2011, with individual […]
2025 Materials Engineering Research Day
On February 21st, the Department hosted its annual Research Day in the Frank Forward Building, celebrating the innovative research and efforts of our graduate students and researchers. The event kicked off at 10 am with opening remarks from the Department Head – Dr. Daan Maijer and the Associate Head of Graduate Programs – Dr. Ben […]
MTRL Student-Athlete Dylan Shares Her Tips for Balancing Academics and Sports
Currently a 4th-year undergraduate student in Materials Engineering, Dylan is also a student-athlete on the UBC Varsity Rugby team. Originally started as a volleyball player but growing tired of the environment, she took up rugby on her mom’s advice. Through rugby, she developed a strong sense of teamwork and self-confidence and hasn’t looked back since […]
UBC Materials Engineering Alumni Mixer 2025
Last January 23, the Materials Engineering Department and the MTRL Undergraduate Society came together one again to host the 2025 Alumni Mixer at the UBC Engineering Student Center. This annual gathering provided a platform for alumni, faculty, and current students to build meaningful relationships, reconnect, and exchange wonderful experiences with one another. The evening was […]
