The joy, pivots and building AI with heart
Sophia is senior director of product at Reveal Security, a cybersecurity company focused on detecting identity-based threats
after authentication.
Q+A with Aaloak Jaswal
In 2024, Aaloak Jaswal (BScCS’93, D-TME’93) returned to Fredericton and UNB to take on the role of innovation director for the newly established Research Institute in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RIDSAI).
Busting myths about AI
According to Dr. Scott Bateman, human creativity, problem-solving and decision-making are more crucial than ever in a world driven by AI.
From swordsmithing to AI law
In a small forest village nestled in south-central New Brunswick, Jacob Powning grew up surrounded by the magic of creation. Born into a family of artists, his childhood was a tapestry of imagination and craftsmanship.
Mike LeBlanc on innovative tech for good
“When it comes to what AI can do, just because we can do it doesn’t always mean we should”
Craig Wood brings high-performance engineering to life
The engineering alum shares his exciting work at Roush Industries in Detroit
Katie Davey on public policy, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in New Brunswick
"We have a fragmented information environment. Figuring out how we have more understanding and empathy toward each other is the underpinning to solving the largest challenges we face"
Nicole LeBlanc on sustainable communities, tech investment and women in venture capital
"Cities are already smart. They're just not connected. Digital, physical and policy innovation all need to come together. The solutions are out there"
Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
The co-founder and chief technology officer for Victory Advanced Technologies talks future of high-performance electric vehicles
UNBers play big role in sending telescope above the clouds in a total solar eclipse
Alumni, students and faculty were part of an innovative project during 2024's total solar eclipse
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Saltwinds Coffee Company co-founder and science alum explains the chemistry behind the right brew
Kelly Dunfield is saving lives in small-town New Brunswick and around the world
Be Ready Healthcare Inc. provides alarmed cabinets for easy access to epinephrine and naloxone
Tyler Patles is engineering the future of North Shore Mi'kmaq District Council communities
Mi'kmaq professional engineer Tyler Patles (BScE'09) shares his goals as director of technical services for the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC)
Barbara Wasson on how technology and AI are shaping the future of learning
"Creativity and innovation may be threatened if we all begin seeing the same things that computers generate for us for learning. Who decides what knowledge is?”
Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
The senior Google guru shares his journey and outlook on augmented reality
Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability
“Knowing that there are a lot of people who really care and are working every day to make change leaves me feeling optimistic that we’re doing better than we were doing a year ago. There is hope and people have power.”
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
The Top 40 Under 40 alum on his experience at Eigen Innovations.
Habib Dable shares lessons from a career in biotech
The global pharma exec shares his journey from entry in the industry to leading life-saving product developments and companies
Connor McConnell is inspiring the next generation through his business Ethos Athletics
Connor McConnell (BBA’21) on entrepreneurship and helping youth
Skill stacking helped Sean Falconer build a successful career in tech
The successful tech and marketing executive in San Francisco shares his secret to success.
Solving the puzzles behind AI-driven clean energy
Why Reuben Peter-Paul is captivated by programming at STEM Inc., a global leading company in AI-driven clean energy solutions.
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
The co-founder of Onfleet shares the ups and downs of tech startups and living in San Francisco.
Krista Jones on the future of work and how Canada can be competitive globally
“Intelligent work is the intersection between people, process and technology."
World-Class research and production right here in N.B.
CEO of LuminUltra, Pat Whalen (BScChE'03) on how the COVID-19 pandemic put them on the map
Lynette DuJohn brings digital twin project to life at Vancouver International Airport
The CIO at Vancouver International Airport on the innovative first for the airport industry.
Driving innovation to its fullest potential
Sam Poirier (BScME'19, M-TME'19) on disrupting the automotive industry with AI
Cable communications pioneer Bill Stanley became known for the "Stanley Formula"
How the co-founder of Fundy Cable became a pioneer in the industry
Josh O’Kane on Sidewalk Labs and “the city Google couldn’t buy”
The Globe and Mail reporter who has spent much of his career reporting on technology and music discusses the failed effort by Google's Sidewalk Labs to build a future-focused neighbourhood in Toronto
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
As the founder and driving force behind the 12 Neighbours Community project, Marcel LeBrun (BScECE'92, DSc'16) shares how even individuals can make an impact
Weiqi Zhang on deep learning at Amazon
The technology behind Amazon search - and the UNBer helping to develop it
Asif Hasan on the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and the role of businesses and individuals in building a diverse, flourishing community
“Don’t let fear take you over. It’s ok to be vulnerable.”
Eric Cook on Industry 4.0 and automation
“Innovation is the conversion of ideas into money not to be confused with invention, which is the conversion of money into ideas. Discoveries remain invention until there is economic or social value achieved for them to become innovation.”
Natalie Weigum on the challenges of climate change as a specialist at the World Bank
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Jason Goldlist on Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship
"That Superbowl ad really helped Wealthsimple burst onto the scene"
Returning to New Brunswick to propel entrepreneurs to great heights
Kathryn Lockhart (BPHIL ’04) on her global experience and coming home to lead Propel ICT
Materials engineer goes digital
Donna Dykeman (BScME’99, MScME’01) is taking the U.K. by storm leading a team exploring materials informatics
The fast-paced world of transportation cyber security
Mike Vanderveer (BScCMPE’02) on the rapidly changing tech behind the steering wheel
The future of surgical robotics is here
Jason Currie (MScME'15) on the cool things he does as a senior robotics and controls engineer with Ethicon, part of Johnson & Johnson's medical devices companies
Gary Bao is a pioneer in occupational health informatics
Gary Bao's (BScCS'19) algorithm has greatly accelerated coding medical records and helped link to many sources of open government information that are not being fully leveraged
Returning home was a step forward for research and innovation expert Anna Robak
Anna Robak returned to Fredericton from a global career to lead WSP Canada's research and innovation portfolio.
Asif Hasan makes an impact - on sustainability and community
Asif Hasan gives back in many ways - both in New Brunswick and in Bangladesh.
Why this future of work thought leader says AI will enhance human work, not eradicate it
Krista Jones from MaRS Discovery District shares her insights.
Dr. Ian Church is exploring and mapping the last frontier on Earth
Ian Church (BSCEng‘06, MScEng’08, PhD’14), head of UNB’s renowned Ocean Mapping Group, on why mapping the ocean floor is so important
Flipping Canada's healthcare system by using New Brunswick as a living lab
Dr. Erik Scheme (BScEE'03, MScEE'05, PhD'13) on why flipping Canada's healthcare system on its head by shifting resources from costly treatment to proactive health intervention is critical
An innovative Chicago startup with roots at UNB
Coapt CEO and co-founder Blair Lock (BScEE’03, MScEE’05) is revolutonizing control technology for advanced prosthetic arms
The world is not so big for energy engineer Michael Stairs
Adapting and learning is key to success for global energy engineer and UNB alum, Michael Stairs.
From collision prediction to revenue analytics
How Jeremy Adamson (BScCE’10, MEng’13) is using a multidisciplinary skillset to implement innovative solutions across industries
Changing the face of equine reproduction
TME grad Lisa Pfister (BSCEng'16, MTME'17) is vying a piece of the $20 billion Canadian equine industry
Desh Deshpande honoured for a career as entrepreneur, investor and global philanthropist
Desh Deshpande (MScEng'75), a leading entrepreneur in the field of optical networking technology, has given back to support innovation, entrepreneurship and social enterprise
Allison McCain hails from generations of ambition, hard work and ingenuity
Allison McCain (BScEE'72, DSc'07), Chairman of the Board of McCain Foods Limited, and his committment to innovation, New Brunswick and UNB
Entrepreneur and visionary Joe Ng receives honorary doctorate from UNB
The story of the man behind the multi-continent, multi-industry JNE Group of Companies
On the frontlines of phishing
As director of product at Beauceron Security, Nicole Bendrich helps organizations use data to better understand cyber threats and stay ahead of them.
Trust, tools and staying grounded
AI shows up in Reuben’s day-to-day, not as a decision maker but as a tool for efficiency, scale, and speed.
