UBC researchers develop earthquake-resistant concrete

Event: The Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Melanie Mark and UBC engineers will reveal a new innovation for seismic safety in B.C. schools at an event at UBC on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m.

Location: Civil and Mechanical Engineering Structures Lab, 2275 East Mall, University of British Columbia

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Parking: Health Sciences Parkade, 2250 Health Sciences Mall

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Interviews:

Hon. Melanie Mark
Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Nemy Banthia
Civil engineering professor
UBC Faculty of Applied Science

Salman Soleimani-Dashtaki
PhD candidate
UBC Faculty of Applied Science

*Phone interviews can also be arranged following the event.

 

Contact

Lou Corpuz-Bosshart
UBC Public Affairs
Tel: 604.822.2048
Cell: 604.999.0473
Email: lou.bosshart@ubc.ca

Richelle D. Funk
Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training
Tel: 250.356.7876
Email: richelle.funk@gov.bc.ca