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Alum’s international career shines a light on Canada
Waterloo Engineering alum Dr. Madelaine Liddy (BASc ’14, PhD ’22) is building an exciting career in quantum tech in Germany, working on a mobile quantum computer for non-expert, everyday use.
As a Canadian-trained engineer, Liddy wears her iron ring proudly, a constant reminder to uphold engineering ethics and do work that serves society — wherever the world takes her.
New tech uses radar, AI to monitor gait for warning signs
Technology developed at Waterloo Engineering uses radar and artificial intelligence (AI) to unobtrusively monitor people in hospitals and long-term care facilities for early signs of health problems based on how fast they walk.
“Walking speed is often called a functional vital sign because even subtle declines can be an early warning of health problems,” said Dr. Hajar Abedi, a former postdoctoral researcher in electrical and computer engineering at Waterloo.
Alumni startup accelerates the shift to reusable plastics
Local cleantech company Friendlier recently closed a $4.5 million funding round to support their national expansion plan and make it easier for Canadians to choose reuseable plastics.
Launched in 2019 by Waterloo Engineering alumni Kayli Smith and Jaqueline Hanton (both BASc '20, chemical engineering), Friendlier has kept nearly 3.7 million food and beverage containers out of landfills and currently operates at more than 200 locations across Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Quebec.