Welcome to Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo
The Department of Systems Design Engineering is a globally unique interdisciplinary department with flexible and innovative programs dedicated to the study of complex systems and their design.
Our interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs blend engineering, mathematics, and social sciences to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle the most pressing technological challenges of today and tomorrow. In addition to our new Biomedical Engineering program, Systems Design remains committed to Human Factors, Mechatronics, and Societal and Environmental Systems.
News
SYDE student reflects on ten years of Hack the North
Oana Binder, a SYDE student at the University of Waterloo, reflects on Hack the North reaching a decade since its creation.
Design Dayz 2023 features big systems game
Interactive design activities welcome incoming SYDE and BME students.
SYDE PhD student awarded Vanier Scholarship with $150,000
SYDE PhD student awarded Vanier Scholarship with $150,000
Events
The Chemical Engineering Department is hosting a special graduate seminar on Highly sensitive and multiplexed platforms for protein quantification in complex biological samples.
Deep Learning for Object Relationships: Applications to Road Safety and Bin Picking
Deep Learning for Object Relationships: Applications to Road Safety and Bin Picking
KI Seminar: Addressing Climate Complexity with Two-Row Learning: Indigenous & Western Knowledges
In this three-part series of activities and conversations, we ask ourselves what does it mean to create a collaborative and inclusive learning environment on campus to address climate complexity across different knowledge systems?