Virtual Coffee with Kamyar Ghavam
(Virtual) Coffee with Kamyar Ghavam, Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
October 5, 2020
This is part of the series of coffee chats interviewing MME staff and faculty.

October 5, 2020
This is part of the series of coffee chats interviewing MME staff and faculty.

Register for this virtual information session to learn more about the part-time Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program!
See the legendary Professor Larry Smith deliver one of his famous addresses in this lecture about the COVID-19 crisis from an economic perspective. All are welcome to register and attend this virtual webinar.
In a worldwide race to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, Waterloo Engineering professors and alumni are working on engineering a variety of unique solutions. Join us for this virtual webinar to learn about vaccine development and the complexities involved, portable and rapid diagnostic testing, and innovative ways of using imaging for screening and diagnosis.
This third and final research-focused webinar considers what our virtual future may look like. We will need to improve productivity with better design and automation, make telecommuting more effective and apply to more job roles, learn new ways of managing a dispersed workforce, all while ensuring we remain connected to and engaged with colleagues, employers, families, and friends.
The Post-COVID-19 Reboot is a weekly webinar series hosted by the University of Waterloo GEDI that brings together research experts and representatives from some of Canada’s leading corporations and startups to discuss strategies for emerging from the pandemic and adapting to this “new normal.” Join us on June 18 for "Rebooting with Research: Viral detection and mitigation". Registration required.
Have fun at the Global Engineering Week Game Night! An interactive design project showcase!
Engage in innovative games designed by the SYDE 261 Design, Systems, and Society class. Explore the global impacts of emerging technology on society and our environment.
Try out newly designed boardgames, video games, role playing games, cards, and more!

The Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Finals are almost here!
Register for the pitch finals to come out and watch the teams pitch their problems to a panel of judges. The top teams will earn R&D funding to support the development of a solution to the problems they pitched.
Teams will have 5 minutes to pitch their problem, followed by Q&A from the judges. Come out and watch student pitch their research on some important problems facing industries and organizations.
Autonomous Driving at Intersections: A Critical-Turning-Point Approach for Decision Making.

MME Engineering has its own superhero in the war against mental health challenges. While you may not be able to pronounce his multi-syllabic last name, everyone knows who he is, Sam Vandencer Vandekench Vanderwho, Vandekerckhove, Student Wellness Coordinator.