Mechanical & Mechatronics

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.

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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"

Beginning March 3rd, and continuing every Thursday through this term, Dean Mary Wells will be available on the 1st floor of E7, outside the C&D, from 3:30-4:30 pm to chat and connect.

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”.

Join us at the Round Table with Jasmine Shaw. The Round Table with WiE Leaders is a series of monthly roundtable discussions which provide networking and mentorship forum for graduate and undergraduate students. At the Round Table, we hope to connect you to WiE leaders in academia, industry and government. Listen to their stories and be inspired to overcome and succeed.

Waterloo Engineering students and alumni are invited to participate in an exclusive virtual Office Hour with Waterloo Engineering alumnus Rob Otway (BASc 1985, Civil Engineering), Executive Vice President Buildings West at Bird Construction, who will discuss “Follow Your Own Path”.

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