Events

This workshop is often taken third, however it can be completed at any point as an individual session or as part of the certificate.

In this session we will discuss what true consent means, signs of a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship, and why the ‘Bro Code’, an unspoken playbook men are expected to learn through adolescence, is inherently problematic.

Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, increase balance and stillness, increase awareness, and even expand acceptance and compassion for yourself and others.  Each week will vary slightly. “Practices” include breathing, mindfulness, body awareness, earthly grounding, spacial awareness, centring, and more.

Sessions are facilitated from a well-being perspective. No religious affiliation is needed. Everyone is welcome to participate. All experience levels are welcome from advanced practitioners to those who are trying meditation  for the first time.

Why not give it a try! Gift yourself with a few moments of stillness to reset and recharge. It’s as true for  people as it is with technology as well as people...we can all benefit from shutting down for a few moments and recharging.

This session is open to all members of the FoE community. Please bring your own meditation pillow or mat to sit on.

Are you feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and negative about work or life? You might be experiencing burnout.

Burnout is defined as "a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress" (CAMH). Burnout can leave people feeling physically and emotionally drained, like everything is a huge effort, and can result in lower productivity or impaired ability to function.

While burnout was first identified in relation to work and career, it can occur across a variety of settings, and across any vocation. In recent years, concerns about post-secondary student burnout has been increasing.

Approximately 78% of Canadian employees reported feeling burnt-out at some point in their careers, and 35% say they are currently experiencing burnout (Benefits Canada, 2023) Similarly, the 2022 Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey, found that over 40% of students reported being tired out for no good reason most or all of the time, over 30% reported feeling nervous most or all of the time, and over 30% felt that everything was an effort most or all of the time.

Burnout can occur as a result of chronic stress with little time for recovery and rest. When left unaddressed, burnout can result in larger, and even long-term concerns. In this evidence-based session, we will explore the causes and signs of burn-out, as well as some practical strategies for addressing and preventing burnout.

This engaging and interactive game allows us to display the way society views gender-based violence and how as men we can learn to accept and empathize with other people’s experiences. This activity always generates a lot of really great conversations

Throughout the 2023 Spring and Fall terms, the FoE is hosting a series of Wellness Conversation Circles to gather perspectives and insights from FoE students around wellbeing within Engineering including what enhances/contributes to wellbeing and what diminishes/creates barriers to wellbeing. We are also looking for your ideas and suggestions for future programs and initiatives.

Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, increase balance and stillness, increase awareness, and even expand acceptance and compassion for yourself and others.  Each week will vary slightly. “Practices” include breathing, mindfulness, body awareness, earthly grounding, spacial awareness, centring, and more.

Sessions are facilitated from a well-being perspective. No religious affiliation is needed. Everyone is welcome to participate. All experience levels are welcome from advanced practitioners to those who are trying meditation  for the first time.

Why not give it a try! Gift yourself with a few moments of stillness to reset and recharge. It’s as true for  people as it is with technology as well as people...we can all benefit from shutting down for a few moments and recharging.

This session is open to all members of the FoE community. Please bring your own meditation pillow or mat to sit on.

Throughout the 2023 Spring and Fall terms, the FoE is hosting a series of Wellness Conversation Circles to gather perspectives and insights from FoE students around wellbeing within Engineering including what enhances/contributes to wellbeing and what diminishes/creates barriers to wellbeing. We are also looking for your ideas and suggestions for future programs and initiatives.

Join the Department of Systems Design Engineering for a panel discussion with artificial intelligence experts.

Dr. Bryan Tripp, Associate Professor, Systems Design Engineering Dr. Tripp uses computational models to study how the brain processes information. He integrates neurobiological models and deep learning to study visuomotor processes. He is also interested in applying these models in challenging robotics tasks, to better understand how the brain deals with the complex physical world.

Dr. Mihaela Vlasea, Associate Professor, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Additive manufacturing is rapidly changing the manufacturing landscape. Dr.

Vlasea’s research focuses on innovative design, process optimization and adoption of new materials for powder bed fusion and binder jetting additive manufacturing processes. The research goals are to bridge the technological gaps necessary to improve part quality, process repeatability and reliability.

Dr. Alex Wong, Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging, Professor, Systems Design Engineering Dr. Wong is internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions to operational artificial intelligence and computational medical imaging. His work on scalable and explainable deep learning aims at making AI technology accessible to everyone, and at gaining a deeper understanding in how neural networks think. A prolific innovator, his creative work in computational medical imaging has led to the invention of a new form of MRI designed for cancer detection, the first blood-flow imaging system for observing arterial and venous flow from a distance, and a spectral light-field fusion microscope without lenses.

Join the Conrad School for this breakfast session as we celebrate Women in Entrepreneurship Day. Our early-morning fireside chat will include incredible women entrepreneurs working to improve health care for women. Hear what they're doing, learn about some of the challenges they face and what they see in store for the future.

Enjoy some coffee, breakfast and networking to start your day.

Agenda:

7:30am: But first, coffee. Grab a coffee and ease into conversation.

8:00am: Fully fuelled, sit down and hear from women entrepreneurs in the women's health space. It's also a chance for you to ask our expert panelists questions.

9:00am: Networking and possibly enjoy a second cup.

The National Conference on Diversity in Engineering 2023 aims to develop knowledge and have conversations surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. This conference is one of conversation, reflection, and inspiration, aiming to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value the diversity within groups of engineering students and professionals. This year's conference will be hosted by the University of Waterloo from November 17-20th, 2023 with over 140 engineering students from 39 universities across Canada.