Prof cited for contributions to hands-on education

Thursday, May 26, 2022

The founding director of a busy clinic for hands-on learning at Waterloo Engineering has been honoured as a “trailblazer” by a national engineering organization.

Sanjeev Bedi, a professor of mechanical and mechatronics engineering with a deep belief in the power of experiential education, is the 2022 winner of a Medal of Distinction in Engineering Education awarded at a gala in Toronto this week by Engineers Canada.

Sanjeev Bedi is a professor of mechanical and mechatronics engineering.

Sanjeev Bedi is a professor of mechanical and mechatronics engineering.

Instrumental in the creation of the IDEAs clinic and holder of the NSERC Chair in Immersive Design, he is one of six engineers and engineering students recognized for excellence and work that will have a lasting impact in Canada and the rest of the world.

“Sanjeev Bedi believes that to be a great teacher you need to give students the chance to learn by doing,” Engineers Canada said in a summary on its website. “You need to give them the kind of hands-on opportunities that will build confidence and expand their understanding. Bedi is a passionate educator who has inspired thousands of students throughout his career.”

Go to A passion for hands-on education for the full story.