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The Faculty of Engineering is deeply saddened by the passing of Shaan Nair, a first-year Software Engineering student, in December.

Shaan was a dedicated student who pursued his dream of earning a Software Engineering degree at the University of Waterloo with passion and determination. His commitment to his studies was a testament to his love for the field.

Glitter is everywhere right now, adding sparkle to our festive holiday celebrations — but it comes at an environmental cost.

Dr. Christian Euler, a Chemical Engineering professor at the University of Waterloo, is using microbes to craft sustainable, biodegradable alternatives.

An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Waterloo argues more must be done to protect lakes in Ontario as climate change appears to be contributing to more frequent and more widespread algal blooms.

The team’s supervisor, Dr. Nandita Basu, a professor jointly appointed to the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo, summarized the research in a column published by The Conversation.

Two research projects led by Waterloo Engineering professors were approved for almost $475,000 in federal funding this week under a program designed to reduce collisions, injuries and fatalities on roadways.

Led by Dr. Krzysztof Czarnecki and Dr. Bruce Hellinga, the projects are among 35 initiatives across the country to receive a total of $14.6 million through the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program of Transport Canada.

Three professors from Waterloo Engineering have received $6 million in provincial funding to support made-in-Ontario cutting-edge research projects.

The funding, delivered through the Ontario Research Fund, supports ground-breaking research that will advance knowledge, drive innovation and create a better future for the people of Ontario.

Waterloo Engineering alum and local entrepreneur stresses the need for Canada to once again celebrate risk-taking and job creation — or fall behind.

Kurtis McBride (BASc ’04, MASc ’07) launched his first startup, Miovision, in 2005 and has founded other businesses and community initiatives since then. He credits much of his success to Canada's golden age of entrepreneurship 20 years ago, and urges academia, industry and government to work together and recreate a country where bold ideas can flourish.

A multidisciplinary team of students from the University of Waterloo turned a whimsical idea of building a fun vehicle from pop culture into reality in just four days. 

Anson Yu, a systems design engineering student, teamed up with classmates and friends to build a life-sized model of the Grumobile from Despicable Me. The electric vehicle was a hit on campus, delighting everyone who saw it, including Dr. Mary Wells, dean of Waterloo Engineering, who took it for a spin. 

A local startup founded by four Waterloo Engineering alumni expects to deliver its first zero-emissions, high-performance electric boats to early adopter customers next year. 

Mike Peasgood (BASc ’98 and MASc ’04, systems design engineering, PhD ’08, mechanical engineering), April Blaylock (BASc ’04 and MASc ’07, mechanical engineering), Paul Masojc (BASc ’05, mechanical engineering) and Jerry Mailloux (BASc ’01, electrical engineering) launched ENVGO in 2021. The company has developed a recreational electric boat that can travel above water on hydrofoils. 

The annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list is shining a spotlight on the exciting contributions of Faculty of Engineering alumni. These young entrepreneurs are making waves in diverse fields, from the green energy revolution to smart manufacturing.

The influential list uncovers emerging business leaders who are set to make a difference. Faculty of Engineering associated founders were featured in multiple categories.

Today, the Faculty of Engineering commemorated the tragic loss of 14 female engineering students whose lives were cut short 35 years ago at École Polytechnique de Montréal (now known as Polytechnique Montréal).

The event paid tribute to these young women, mourned their loss, and confronted the ongoing reality of violence against women and girls.