Ranked among the top 50 engineering schools worldwide, Waterloo Engineering is committed to leading engineering education and research.
We are the largest engineering school in Canada, with over 10,500 students enrolled in 2021. In 2019/20, external research funding from Canadian and international partners exceeded $86.8 million, a strong indication of our extensive industry partnerships and the excellence of our engineering research programs.
News
University Research Chair announced
Dr. David Clausi, a professor in the Department of Systems Design Engineering and Associate Dean - Research and External Partnerships for the Faculty of Engineering, has been appointed as a University Research Chair.
The award recognizes researchers who have a distinguished record of accomplishments and a continued outstanding trajectory of excellence in research and scholarship, as well as research leadership.
Researchers develop a social robot to aid ‘lazy eye’ treatment
An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Waterloo is working to improve treatment adherence for a children’s eye condition with the help of a social robot.
Dr. Kerstin Dautenhahn, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Ali Yamini (MASc ‘22, electrical and computer engineering) joined colleagues with backgrounds in optometry and psychology to develop this novel treatment for ‘lazy eye’.
Student success at transportation conference
This June, members of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering took home three awards from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Canada Annual Conference.
There were awards for the University of Waterloo’s ITE student chapter and a scholarship for undergraduate Adriana Ceric (BASc ‘26, civil engineering).
Events
Chemical Engineering, Master’s and PhD Info Session
While population growth, economic development, and changing demographics create higher demand for energy, healthcare, and more, climate emergency reinforces the need to use resources wisely.
Production of everything from food to renewable energy to pharmaceuticals must be efficient and sustainable. Chemical engineers solve these complex problems while considering safety, sustainability, and cost.
You’re invited to join our webinar and learn about the limitless possibilities and benefits of a graduate degree in Chemical Engineering.
Let’s talk with experts and learn about great opportunities to advance your successful career!
Rippling | Why Rippling is the place to start your Software Engineering career
Come learn about our company, its growth, and your opportunity to join us. We will have a suite of executives, engineers, and other team members to give you the inside scoop on Rippling and what we do here. The session will feature an Ask-Me-Anything session with past interns, a networking session with engineers and former Waterloo alumni and much more! We will also specifically be highlighting our Winter Co-op/internship opportunities! We cannot wait to meet you!
Brains & Brews: recent engineering alumni Toronto trivia
Calling all trivia aficionados looking for an opportunity to reconnect with the Waterloo Engineering community! The Recent Engineering Alumni Council (REAC) invites you to an evening of trivia and pub fare at Hemingway's Restaurant & Bar. Team up with friends or join solo to test your knowledge, compete for bragging rights, and reconnect with fellow engineering alumni over food and drinks. Space is limited so sign up early!