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We are the largest engineering school in Canada, with over 10,900 students enrolled in 2023. In 2023/24, external research funding from Canadian and international partners exceeded $79.3 million, a strong indication of our extensive industry partnerships and the excellence of our engineering research programs.
News
Students gear up for the Bus Push on Engineering Day
Waterloo Engineering students will haul a school bus through campus on July 9 as the Bus Push — a fundraising tradition nearly 50 years in the making — takes a new route as part of Engineering Day 2026.
The event, organized by the Waterloo Engineering Society (EngSoc), sees students pull a bus from the CPH Courtyard along Ring Road to the North Residences and back. This year's pull raises money for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
Alum's electric boats glide into maritime defence
A local marine tech startup is moving into defence and public safety with a new class of high-performance, zero-emission boats designed to strengthen surveillance along Canada's coastlines.
ENVGO, founded by triple Waterloo Engineering alum Dr. Mike Peasgood (BASc '98, MASc '04, PhD '08, systems design engineering), designs and builds electric vessels that use hydrofoiling technology to glide above the water's surface.
Adjunct prof honoured for service to global engineering community
An adjunct professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has been honoured by the world's largest technical professional organization for his service to the global engineering community.
Dr. George Shaker will receive the 2026 Service Award from the Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S), part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He was recognized for his leadership in strengthening the Society's global engagement, member and student support, and industry participation.
Events
WCMR Research Symposium
The purpose of this symposium is to bring faculty members from across campus together to share their research activities, highlight their expertise, network with others, make connections, build collaborations, and much more. All involved in all types of microbial research including students, research associates, researchers, and faculty are invited.