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Waterloo Engineering placed two subjects in the top 50 and two more in the top 100 in worldwide university rankings for 2021.

In an evaluation of more than 1,500 global universities by media company U.S. News and World Report, electrical engineering ranked 25th and mechanical engineering was 49th.

Civil engineering was ranked 73rd and chemical engineering held the 87th spot. Click here to continue reading this story.

The University of Waterloo – Rogers 5G collaboration series continues with Assistant Professor and Artificial Intelligence Researcher, Chul Min Yeum on how 5G can be integrated into Canada’s construction industry. Click here to see his Interview.

Researchers at Waterloo Engineering have found that outdoor watering restrictions in Canada do little to reduce overall water consumption during the summer.

A professor at Waterloo Engineering has won an award from an international organization dedicated to advancing knowledge of groundwater and professionals working in the field.

By Nadine Ibrahim
An open letter to students learning online.

A paper written by researchers in two Waterloo Engineering departments has captured the European Group for Intelligent Computing in Engineering (eg-ice) 2020 award for best paper based on improving the safety and productivity of masonry workers.

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Ralph Haas, a retired faculty member in Civil and Environmental Engineering, passed away on Friday, June 19. He was 87. Continue reading here.

A lecturer at Waterloo Engineering is featured in an international video lecture series created by a United Nations organization dedicated to building inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities.

Hello Class of 2020! Please see the following message from Prof. Carl Haas, Chair.
“So you are done now, and you will be moving on to new things, but first take time to celebrate. Congratulations!”

Below are 2 videos for messages from Department faculty and staff. Enjoy your special day and the virtual Convocation ceremony on Saturday.

A special message to the Spring 2020 graduates!

Wishing all the best to our Spring 2020 class!

Linebacker decides to play for hometown team instead of pursuing opportunities in U.S.

WATERLOO — James Hinsperger has been weighing his options for months, trying to determine the best fit for a standout football player who's every bit as good in the classroom.

In the end, the place he'd been looking for was under his nose all along.