Chemical & Biological Engineering [chbepresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Kevin Sipila & Curtis Kerr

What does CHBE do you may ask? The short answer is: we develop raw materials into usable products, such as the gas you put in your tanks, to the beverages you put in your stomachs, and maybe even the iron ring you’ll put on in (hopefully) four years. Here at UBC you can even explore the possibilities of using biological organisms to produce products in the biological option. But no matter what you choose, you can be sure that there will be a focus on controlling environmental impact.
The CHBE building is one of the newest and nicest on campus, complete with 3rd floor study space, computer labs, and our clubroom, where you can just relax on the couch or play N64 or foosball.

We in CHBE know how to party, either through our BBQs, Third Year Field Trip, or our big social events: Mexichem and Kamanawanalaya. So watch for these and don’t miss out!

Civil Engineering [civilpresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Megan Pate

Welcome Back Civils,

I hope you all had a fantastic summer and that you are ready to get back into the swing of things! My name is Megan Pate and I amyour Civil President for this coming year.

You are part of the most diverse and in-demand department. Civil engineering includes studies in structural, geotechnical, municipal, construction, transportation, fluid, and materials engineering. With so many different classes you will be busy this year and the civil club is here to help. The new council is excited about the many events that we have planned including your delicious BBQs and our infamous Christmas party. I strongly encourage you to come out to our events as well as get involved with the civil club and our awesome student teams. We, the steel bridge team, and the concrete toboggan team are always looking for high energy and interested members.

In addition to providing opportunities for you to get to know your fellow Civils, we also maintain the civil loft, CEME 2215. The couches, fridge, microwave, lockers (for a small fee), and foosball table are there for your use! Lastly, take advantage of the Civil Design Studio and our printer service, this year. There is no better place to work on group projects or get those homework assignments completed. Have a great year!

Thanks,

Megan Pate

Electrical & Computer Engineering (http://www.ece.ubc.ca/~studentsociety/) [eecepresident@ubcengineers.ca] -William Gallego

Hello and welcome back engineers!  My name is Will and I am here to tell you a bit about what is ECE. Simply put, ECE is awesome!  It is the largest department in the UBC Engineering program; with tons of specializations, their are applications to practically every aspect of modern engineering, including robotics, communications, manufacturing, materials or biomedical.  As an ECE student, I got to apply what I learn through all sorts of different projects, one of the highlights being the autonomous vehicle I helped create in my 3rd year.  With an ECE degree, your jobs range from anywhere between working in a downtown high-rise office or the oil sands in Alberta.

As the president of the ECE Student Society, I am here to ensure that your experience in ECE will be as enjoyable as possible.  We have some great events and some pretty amazing new initiatives planned for the coming year, so keep your eyes open for the posters we will have all over the MacLeod building!  We have amazing opportunities within the ECESS, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’re interested or if you have any concerns or suggestions about the department or the society.  I hope you enjoy the year!

Engineering Physics [fizzpresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Lara Backer

Hi Engineers, welcome back from what was hopefully a great summer!

Engineering Physics, known as “Fizz”, is a challenging program that inspires creativity and thought.
Fizzers can choose to specialize in three different areas – mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics, although everyone gets an extensive background in physics and math as well. They also get an opportunity to design, build, and compete with a robot during their second year, and take two upper-year project courses. Because of their background, fizzers are usually highly sought after for research or working on cutting-edge technologies, as they will understand the theory as well as applications of their work.

With all the work that Fizzers have, Fizz exec has to make sure there are Games Nights, Movies Nights, Beer Gardens, a Social Night, and other ways for Fizzers to relax often (hey, we need to exercize our social skills too!). We put in a good showing for E-Week last year, winning Ball Model with our automated text-and-serve-beer system, and have great expectations for next year as well!

If you’re interested in other areas, Fizz has great sports teams – the Ultimate team won their division this year, and Fizz exec offers tutoring services and a regular Seminar Series about interesting technologies and companies.

My name is Lara, and I am the Engineering Physics President this year. Feel free to drop by the Penthouse, the Fizz student space on the top floor of Hebb, and say hi! I might have candy!

Environmental Engineering [enviropresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Nicole Winstanley

Hi Everyone. My name is Josef Jimmy Lerch. I’m the Environmental Engineering president for the 2011/2012 academic year

Environmental Engineering is a discipline that approaches problem solving along the four pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, technological, and economic feasibility. The degree incorporates numerous aspects of other engineering disciplines at UBC, including chemical, biological, civil, geological, and mining engineering. With “sustainable” being the catchphrase of the future, Environmental Engineering promises a lot of job opportunities. The ENVE program could lead you to a career in designing storm sewer systems, water purifiers, composting facilities, geothermal energy generators, and much more.

The first two years of the Environmental Engineering program are typically taken at UNBC in Prince George; 3^rd and 4^th year take place at UBC, and then a final semester is completed at UNBC. Thus the program provides a diverse study environment.

This year we’re planning ENVE’s first club party (February.17^th) , and you’re invited. The party’s called “ENVE LOVE”, and for a small mandatory donation we’ll share some of that love with you J. We are also going to be picking some apples and blackberries and freezing them. If you need some over the winter, give us a shout. Furthermore, we’re growing some herbs in the club room…come check it out…maybe you’ll want to do the same for your club. It’s really easy to do.

The ENVE clubroom is located on the 3^rd floor in the CBHE building. Hope to see you there.

Have a great year!

Geological Engineering [geopresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Julian McGreevy & Dale Heffernan

Welcome back engineers!

We’re Julian McGreevy and Dale Heffernan your GeoRox Co-Presidents for 2011/2012! Geological Engineering is a program that combines aspects of Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering with Geology and Environmental Sciences. Our graduates work around the world on mines, dams, groundwater contamination, and groundwater resources issues. If you like being outside this program is for you! New students can look forward to the new Earth and Ocean Sciences building which will be opening sometime in the 2012/2013 school year. GeoRox is a very active student society; we run movie nights, camping trips, industry nights and many other club socials. GeoRox sports are also a popular activity for club members. Feel free to drop on by the GeoRox club room in EOSM 304, we’re usually around either studying or enjoying the pool table, foosball table, or wide screen TV. Or even just drop by and say hi to the club mascot Waldo the Moose. We hope to see you all at our annual event “On the Rox” this fall!

Integrated Engineering [igenpresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Blair Kent

Hello IGENeers!

Hope you all had a great summer and are looking forward to a great year in the greatest engineering department of them all! My name is Blair and I’m a 4^th year IGEN and also the new IGEN Prez.  Integrated Engineering is fairly new program focused on multidisciplinary learning with courses in multiple traditional forms of engineering and three full year project courses.

I’m really looking forward to meeting all the new second years and returning IGEN’s.   IGEN may be a small department, but between classes together and hanging out it in the club room we have a

very of the most tight nit groups of students.   We have a fan-freaking-tastic program and a whole lot of great events planned to make this our best year yet.  With regular bbq’s, movie and game nights, group trips and of course our main party: Rock your socks off, dance your pants off!  Our club space is located in the basement of the MacMillan building, with mechanical and electrical shops, kitchen, computer lab along with general study and relaxation space.  Come by and see us and have an amazing year!

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Materials Engineering [mtrlpresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Jerry Chang

Hello everyone! My name is Jerry Chang and I will be the president of the materials (MTRL) engineering club for this year!

The materials engineering department is a small and tight knit community located at Frank forward where most of our members are usually connected with each other and with the faculty/staff. Where will you find most of our members?  We spend most of our time in the computer lab, with up to around 40 computers, or the club room with 2 foosball tables, a television with N64 and a vending machine! Oh one more thing, I dare you guys to enter the clubroom and request for a “crawling game”!

Not only is the materials a close-knit and fun community, academically, it is also a very diverse and challenging program which has courses from mechanical, chemical and mining engineering. In addition, there are three main streams that are focused in our fourth year which allows us to narrow our studies into extraction or manufacturing and processing or biomaterials.

We definitely look forward to having a great year with everyone! We will be hosting a lot of events this coming 2011 year (industry nights/seminars, sports events and social events and more!) and we hope you guys will come out and join us at our events! Likewise, we also have our mandatory field trip for the third and fourth years to Toronto and Portland respectively. It is a fun filled experience to see the industries out there for material engineers and have a jolly old time with your fellow classmates. If you would like to check out our facilities, feel free to come over to our building and ask for a tour, I would be glad to be a tour guide! I look forward to meeting everyone next year especially the incoming second year materials engineers! Good luck to everyone this coming year!

Mechanical Engineering [mechpresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Will McEwan

Hello!

I am Will McEwan, the 2011-2012 Club Mech President.  If your passion is with anything that moves, whether it is cars, planes, power tools or even robots, mechanical engineering is the place for you.  Mechanical engineers can work in almost any industry, and the sky is the limit.  I am really excited for the upcoming year, with events being planned including Mechstravaganza and our third annual Thomas Ludwicki Cancer Research Fundraiser.  Feel free to swing by our clubroom in the CEME building to come hang out, buy some cheap food and pop from our vending machines, play some foosball, or even get some help with your homework.  As mechanical engineering students, we work hard but we also like to have fun, so keep an ear and an eye open for opportunities such as UBC REC sports teams, hiking, skiing and camping trips, and irregular, semi planned parties.

Lastly, I would like to welcome you all back for another year of mech.  I hope it will be an awesome one.

Mining Engineering [minepresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Kyle Buckoll

Welcome back to the academic world after what I’m sure was a crazy summer of fun. Mining engineers are a diverse group of peoplewho get to do and see some of the most amazing things in the world at the undergraduate level. Our department produces global citizens with many of our students traveling abroad during their undergrad to the US, South America, Australia and beyond. We are a highly adventurous and hands-on type of engineering that blends critical thinking skills in with the ability to adapt to any situation while creating engineering designs that truly shape the world we live in.

Our department is a close-knit group of guys and gals who are on a first name basis not only with each other, but with our professors as well. Each class is comprised of only about 40 students, which creates a great learning environment and close friendships that will last far beyond your university days. Our department doesn’t just hold small social events; this year we are planning a trip to Mexico in January, a grad trip overseas and many more fun-filled events! So come out and join us on one of our many social outings and get to know how the Miners do it best!

Cheers,

Kyle Buckoll

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First Year Engineering [pppresident@ubcengineers.ca] – Nik Agarwal

Hello First years,

My name is Nik Agarwal and I am the first year engineering president. First of all I would like to congratulate you for choosing UBC and importantly engineering as your major.  I am really looking forward to start my year in UBC .I will try to make sure you have the best year compared to all other faculties. We will organize many events during the engineering week and throughout the year. Come out to all the events, if possible.