Alumni

Scientists of all backgrounds and genders, have made important contributions in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but the participation of women remains low in many areas of STEM, including physics.

The Indigenous & Black Engineering and Technology PhD Project: Supporting the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

The Indigenous & Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) PhD Project is a partnership of almost 15 Canadian universities committed to reducing the systemic barriers that exist for Indigenous and Black scholars pursuing doctoral degrees in STEM programs.

ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES
Navigating a Career: When to make a change and how to do it

You’re young (or not so young). You’re in your early (or mid) engineering career. Perhaps ambitious and a little more than curious. “The Great Resignation” is underway due to the economic effects of the global pandemic, and as industry grapples so publicly with talent shortages, you might be wondering: “Is now the time for me to move to the next opportunity, role, company or industry? And how do I do it the right way?”

Waterloo Engineering students and alumni are invited to participate in an exclusive virtual Office Hour with Crystal Lee, Head of Career Agents at Rora, who will discuss how to negotiate and choose the right job offer.

Waterloo Engineering students and alumni are invited to participate in an exclusive virtual Office Hour with Waterloo Engineering alumnus Ankit Patel (BASc '06, Computer Engineering), senior vice president at Foursquare.

International Women's Day Virtual Panel Discussion "Break the Bias"

NEM 2022: Fire Protection Engineering

 Canadian Engineering Grand Challenges Seminar

Waterloo Engineering students and alumni are invited to participate in an exclusive virtual Office Hour with Waterloo Engineering alumnus Benoît Drouin (BASc 1994, Mechanical Engineering), Sales Manager (Canada) at Collins Aerospace, who will discuss “From Engineering to Sales, My Career in Aerospace Technical Sales”.

Waterloo Engineering alumni and current students are invited to participate in an exclusive virtual International Women’s Day Office Hour: #BreakTheBias - Empowering Women to Succeed and Allies to Support, sponsored by Ten Thousand Coffees.

This International Women’s Day, we’re shedding light on the barriers that women face as they enter or navigate the workforce. The first step is building awareness and the next step is breaking them down - and we need women and allies to do both.