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Discussing the Value of Asset Management in Engineering
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On May 25, Chris Lombard, Asset Management Leader for Americas Water, presented on Asset Management and its value for future stakeholders to MEL students. Joining Lombard were Dr.
Returning to work with new skills
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For many professionals, there comes a time when they recognize that they need additional education or training to truly excel in their current position. Perhaps they’ve been promoted into a leadership role only to find that their communication and…
Guest Speaker Series: Rami Qasem on Achieving a Net-Zero Future
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On Tuesday May 18, Rami Qasem discussed a net-zero future and the ways to meet energy demands in the coming years with MEL students.
Guest Speaker Series: Ian Cruickshank on Career Transitions
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Ian Cruickshank, Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia and President and CEO at Leadbox, ran a seminar for MEL students where he discussed making career transitions and what it takes to be a manager. With an undergrad degree in…
Learning how to lead
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Learning how to be a leader is a lifelong journey As with any journey, you’re more likely to reach your goals if you are equipped for the challenges along the way. Investing in your future through a graduate degree is one way to strengthen and…
Guest Speaker Series: Integration for Climate Solutions
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On Monday, May 3, Minister George Heyman held a seminar for Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) students. His seminar focused on the integration of engineering and business innovation, and explored this by connecting his extensive experience with…
Keep investing in yourself and your personal growth
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After graduating from an intense master's program and returning to the workforce, it's all too easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of everyday life and not make the time to actively learn, develop and grow. But continuous self-…
Becoming a leader
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With “leadership” embedded in the very name of the degrees, the Master of Engineering Leadership and Master of Health Leadership and Policy were designed from the beginning to support leadership development. But what does it mean to be a leader?…
Guest Speaker Series: Opportunities in Machine Learning
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On Wednesday, March 10, Amir Abdi hosted a seminar on the topic “Machine Learning: Challenges and Opportunities,” for UBC's Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) students. The presentation focused specifically on machine learning as a system,…
Decisions, decisions: The pros and cons of a postgraduate degree
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Is going back to school the best strategy for achieving your personal and professional goals? It's a good question. And to answer it, you'll need to ask yourself a few others. What's the best degree for you? Will the investment pay…