Ryan Donck took his Geological Engineering studies to new depths, by extending his existing co-op term, and joining a rare mine shaft project in Northern Ontario.
Dr. Pejoohan Tavassoti, a civil engineering professor at the University of Waterloo, explains how extreme temperatures are causing concrete to expand beyond design limits, stressing the need for climate-resilient infrastructure.
Waterloo grad Daniel Rust funds scholarships for students entering the skilled trades, supporting future careers through Capstone Painting and community partnerships.
Dr. Reinhold Schuster, a leader in cold-formed steel (CFS) engineering, was awarded the Alfred F. Wong Lifetime Achievement Award for his transformative contributions to CFS education, research, and standards development. His work, including harmonizing North American steel standards and advancing sustainable practices, has shaped the industry and inspired generations of engineers.
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Professor Bruce Hellinga was featured on Thursday May 19, 2022 in a radio interview with Newstalk 1010 and a CBC article on fuel demands and transportation changes.
Bruce MacVicar an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department speaks with CTV News about the recent flooding in Bracebridge and New Brunswick. See the full interview here.
As residents try to resume their lives more than a month after a ferocious wildfire forced the evacuation of Fort McMurray, crucial questions about its impact on their water supply still have no clear answers.
It’s why Monica Emelko, a University of Waterloo expert in water quality and water treatment, left for the devastated Alberta city last week after spending countless hours on the phone with government officials since the crisis escalated in early May.
The next big innovation to hit the marketplace could be among the Waterloo student projects on display at the annual Capstone Design symposia beginning March 16.
Senior-year engineering students at Waterloo will exhibit projects ranging from a technology that reduces agricultural water waste through intelligent irrigation systems to a device that may help people with Parkinson`s disease avoid falls.
UW Civil Engineering Student Receives Gates Cambridge Scholarship
A Civil Engineering grad (BASc 2013) has recently received one of the most prestigious international scholarships available. Musa Chunge was awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship where he will be pursuing an MPhil in Engineering.
There was intense competition for the awards with over 3500 applicants and 51 scholarships offered. The selection criteria consist of: