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Take an experiential, undergraduate-level field course in Ghana, West Africa, intended for students to apply systems design thinking to complex environmental challenges. 

A summer spent through the Rising Stars Fellowship led David Carciente to a master's in Systems Design Engineering.

Dr. Catherine Burns has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Suning Wang Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentorship.

This prestigious award recognizes top-performing master's and PhD graduates who have demonstrated world-class and impactful research.

An interdisciplinary team from the University of Waterloo premiered an interactive art exhibit that brings the story of the Athabasca Glacier to life, blending science, technology and art to spark deeper conversations about climate change.

Dr. David Clausi has been recognized with a provincial engineering medal for research and development.

Ryan Tennant, a PhD student in Systems Design Engineering, is the recipient of the 2026 Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) Award

Two SYDE researchers and frontline health partners receive Graham Seed Fund support to guide responsible AI adoption in real-world care settings

Dr. John McPhee, the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Biomechatronic System Dynamics, was named a University Professor. 

The award recognizes graduating students who have worked to make the Waterloo Engineering community a better place and will take that same energy to a career focused on improving the human condition.