Discover the diverse paths of our Integrated Engineering students and alumni. These stories highlight the creativity, versatility and leadership our community brings to solving the world’s most pressing problems.
-
What’s it like to work on high-end business jets?
Cynric Li loved the project-focused nature of Integrated Engineering and being able to work on real-world, student-directed projects with his classmates in each year of the program. He’s now a systems integration engineer for Bombardier.
-
Integrated engineering alum is a multiskilled and inspiring trailblazer
After graduating from UBC, Vivienne was Meta’s first college hire for the Oculus team, working as an electrical design engineer on Meta’s first set of augmented reality glasses.
-
Integrated engineering set Han Yu up to work on drivetrain systems for Hyundai
Integrated engineering was a good choice for me because it exposed me to many different engineering disciplines and helped me understand how they connect.
-
Integrated Engineering: Driving Innovation from Manufacturing to Advanced Robotics
Brendan’s experience across different co-op terms and engineering design teams helped paved the path of his engineering journey to Sanctuary AI.
-
Engineering Is A Way Of Thinking And A Way Of Life
“I do not pursue engineering for the betterment of my own life, but for the betterment of my Peoples.”
-
Engineering is a team sport
“It was important for me to know that when I came to campus I would be engaged as part of a community, not just as part of a class.”
-
Award-winning entrepreneur Miklos Sunario is integrating his passion for education and technology
Miklos Sunario is a 2nd year integrated engineering student at UBC Vancouver. He was very involved with the EUS. In addition, he is an entrepreneur; having started his award-winning company all while completing his engineering degree.
-
“Just say yes to everything!”
Pan Tisapramotkul is 3rd year integrated engineering student at UBC Vancouver. She is actively involved in the UBC community through her involvement with UBC Thunderbots. Also, she has completed a coop work term at CADEX, where she gained experience.
-
Welcoming new opportunities and finding yourself in Engineering
From Thailand to UBC Engineering: Discover how one student found home in the IGEN program, joined the Thunderbots design team, and built autonomous robots.
-
From competitive sports to performance engineered garments
From winning a National Medtech Hackathon to interning at Lululemon: See how UBC Integrated Engineering (IGEN) empowers students to bridge engineering and business.
-
It's the not the destination, it's the journey
From UBCRocket propulsion to IGEN shop manager: Discover how hands-on experience and design teams at UBC Engineering build the confidence to lead and create.
-
Profession or passion? Finding a future within the two
“One of the most valuable things my program has taught me is that all different kinds of people can bring value to a team. The different perspectives they provide can sometimes be the most effective way to problem solve.” – Darci May Nesbitt