Student life

Build a tight-knit community while learning engineering principles that explain how humans, technology, and the environment interact.

Students will find themselves surrounded by fascinating people, engaging lab work, and collaborative design projects. Outside of academics, students often participate in engineering clubs, research teams, and design teams, where they can apply their skills and connect with peers. This hands-on learning environment fosters innovation and prepares students to solve complex systems-related challenges.

Undergraduate facilities

Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory

The Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory is located in E5 6005 and is equipped with contemporary and comprehensive hardware and software to enhance the educational experience of our students.

Undergraduate Workshop

The Undergraduate Workshop is located in E5 6012 and 6013 interconnected rooms. This facility provides a large space and a variety of equipment for the design and construction of prototypes as required by the curriculum. The workshop is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Undergraduate Study Spaces

The undergraduate SYDE and BME lounge is located in E5-6011. This is a terrific facility for studying and student meetings, and it is available 24 hours a day exclusively for students in the department. This room has Wifi access and power outlets on the side benches for connecting laptops.

This facility is equipped with sofas and chairs which allow our students to hold group project meetings and discussions. The department has also provided a refrigerator, microwave oven and a kettle for student use.

There are also lobby study spaces outside of E5-6011. Many chairs and tables are scattered between E5 and E7 for student use for studying or working on projects.

The DEN

The Design Equipment Nexus (The DEN) is an online library of parts and equipment available to Systems Design Engineering (SYDE) and Biomedical Engineering (BME) undergraduate students. You can borrow items from The DEN for school and personal projects at no charge for as long as you need.

Department Social Representatives

The Systems Design Engineering Department social reps play a vital role in fostering a sense of community within the program and department. With each BME and SYDE cohort having one representative, they gather to organize a wide range of events designed to engage students, faculty, and staff such as Coffee House (a talent show), bonfires, skating parties and many more.

By creating opportunities for informal interaction and bonding, the reps enable students to connect outside the academic setting, enhancing the collaborative spirit that defines the SYDE and BME programs. These events provide students with valuable breaks from their demanding academic schedules, encouraging a balanced approach to university life. The social committee’s work contributes significantly to the department's positive culture and sense of belonging, helping new students feel welcome and supporting a healthy, vibrant community.

Design Dayz

First-year systems design and biomedical engineering students engage in design workshops that involve devising solutions to problems using specific approaches. Working in teams, students learn to implement their solutions by creating, testing, and evaluating prototypes.

Design Dayz is a pivotal event for students at the onset of their academic journey, offering an engaging introduction to design thinking activities. This event serves as a dynamic gateway into the curriculum by providing hands-on experiences that showcase creative and problem-solving aspects inherent in their studies. Students gain a playful yet insightful glimpse into the challenges and innovations they will encounter throughout their academic time, setting a vibrant tone for their educational experience ahead.

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