The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a group of faculty, staff, and students who share a common passion for the pursuit of knowledge of the natural world and the discovery of applications of that knowledge to solve the wicked problems that society faces. The Faculty represents the dependence of engineering on the disciplines of science and the dependence of the disciplines of science on each other and engineering.
We acknowledge that the land on which UNBC’s Prince George campus is located is within the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh. We offer programs to many First Nations and other Indigenous communities in our region. We acknowledge the many negative effects of colonialism on the people that have cared for this land for generations.
One of our goals in the Faculty of Science and Engineering is to bring science and engineering to a more diverse population including women, visible minorities and local Indigenous communities in our region. As part of Canada’s Green University, our research and courses encompass many aspects of sustainability, environmental restoration, natural products and technologies to protect the environment.
Faculty of Science and Engineering Stories
UNBC Celebrates Promotions of Trailblazing Faculty Members
UNBC celebrated the promotion of 15 faculty members, including Dr. Indrani Margolin and Dr. Caroline Sanders, who have achieved the rank of full professor.
UNBC places second in annual Maclean's rankings
UNBC received high marks in categories related to faculty excellence, research funding and investments in key areas like student services as part of its second overall finish in the Primarily Undergraduate category
New TekX program welcomes first cohort of high school students
The Technology Exploration (TekX) program is a collaboration with the College of New Caledonia and School District 57 providing students in Grades 11 and 12 with an opportunity to explore technology courses and earn post-secondary credits while still in high school.
From disaster to discovery: WIRL's structural resilience
From misfortune came the opportunity to examine a mass timber structure's ability to withstand a series of extreme events, as the University's cutting-edge laboratory was the closest exposure to a natural gas blast.
Repelling and still holding together
Physics Assistant Professor Dr. Jean-Sébastien Bernier co-authored an article in the latest issue of the journal Nature documenting the observation of exotic repulsively bound objects.
Engineering students capture second place at national competition
What began as an interesting challenge to solve for the final assignment as part of their undergraduate degrees went on to capture attention at a national engineering conference.
UNBC researchers secure nearly $2 million in funding
Eleven UNBC researchers received funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's Discovery Grant Program.
Student-designed portal connects health researchers
HRI Connect, a new UNBC Health Research Institute databank developed by UNBC Computer Science students, will enable northern health researchers to more easily find and connect with others who have similar interests, helping to further health innovation in the region. The portal is also the first major production deployment in the cloud for the University.
UNBC to celebrate 31st Convocation
Students, faculty and staff will gather to acknowledge and honour the hard work, dedication and perseverance of graduating students at University events planned throughout northern B.C. from May 31 to June 7.