Western researchers will tackle novel approaches to science, medicine and engineering problems with new funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) worth $2.8 million – with an application-to-grant ratio that makes …
Engineering
Patry: Value your education; value innovation
https://youtu.be/G-AiaWTPTa0 In recognition of his distinguished career in engineering, and his dedication to innovation, Gilles Patry, former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the...
Engineering class seizes golden opportunity
Members of Western Engineering Class of 1967 saw a golden opportunity to celebrate their 50th class reunion. For the past five years, the class has worked together to increase the value of the endowment fund that supports the Canadian Centennial ’67 Class Award....
Honour celebrates passion within professor
Ask about his feelings being in the classroom. Ask about his teaching of hundreds of Western’s newest Engineering students. Ask what he thinks of life as a teacher. Quazi Rahman will respond without hesitation.
Linamar gift backs future engineering, business leaders
Female students aspiring towards engineering and business leadership will gain the boost of a lifetime through a $5-million investment to Western from Linamar Corp. and the families that founded and operate the manufacturing giant.
App extends a helping hand to students
Ryan Persaud hopes future students need look no further than their phones to tap into the type of resilience necessary to survive and thrive in university. Persaud, BESc ‘16, had a rough final year on his way to a degree. Following surgery and recovery, he was forced...
Engineering looks to build more resilient students
Students need honesty. So, when Clare Tattersall explains to them setbacks are a normal part of a rigorous academic program, and failure is an essential part of the learning process, it is the first step in creating a more resilient student. “We want our students to...
Researchers building resilience amid the roiling waters
They produce winds strong enough to swallow whole islands in their maw. They whip up waves that re-shape cityscapes. And they bring rains and floods, devastating and seemingly relentless.
Four scholars named among nation’s elite
Four Western researchers have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRC), a program which recognizes the country’s best scholars across disciplines. Two additional researchers also had their existing Chairs renewed for an additional five years, while another saw a...
Ingratta, Shah named Schulich Leader Scholars
Luke Ingratta and Joy Shah, two of the nation’s highest achieving secondary students, will begin their undergraduate studies at Western this fall as recipients of prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships.
Engineering looks to build more resilient students
When Clare Tattersall explains that setbacks are a normal part of a rigorous academic program, and that failure is an essential part of the learning process, it is the first step in creating a more resilient student.
Engineering grad student revved up for motorsport
For a guy who “wasn’t big into cars” not that long ago, Matthew Crossan is about to leave the university with one of the most coveted automotive gigs in the industry. In October, the Masters of Engineering Science student heads to the United Kingdom where he will...
Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own
In recognition of his accomplished career as an engineer and academic, Adel Sedra, professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.
Patry: Value your education; value innovation
https://youtu.be/G-AiaWTPTa0 In recognition of his distinguished career in engineering, and his dedication to innovation, Gilles Patry, former President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the...
Engineering class seizes golden opportunity
Members of Western Engineering Class of 1967 saw a golden opportunity to celebrate their 50th class reunion. For the past five years, the class has worked together to increase the value of the endowment fund that supports the Canadian Centennial ’67 Class Award....
Honour celebrates passion within professor
Ask about his feelings being in the classroom. Ask about his teaching of hundreds of Western’s newest Engineering students. Ask what he thinks of life as a teacher. Quazi Rahman will respond without hesitation.
Linamar gift backs future engineering, business leaders
Female students aspiring towards engineering and business leadership will gain the boost of a lifetime through a $5-million investment to Western from Linamar Corp. and the families that founded and operate the manufacturing giant.
App extends a helping hand to students
Ryan Persaud hopes future students need look no further than their phones to tap into the type of resilience necessary to survive and thrive in university. Persaud, BESc ‘16, had a rough final year on his way to a degree. Following surgery and recovery, he was forced...
Engineering looks to build more resilient students
Students need honesty. So, when Clare Tattersall explains to them setbacks are a normal part of a rigorous academic program, and failure is an essential part of the learning process, it is the first step in creating a more resilient student. “We want our students to...
Researchers building resilience amid the roiling waters
They produce winds strong enough to swallow whole islands in their maw. They whip up waves that re-shape cityscapes. And they bring rains and floods, devastating and seemingly relentless.
Four scholars named among nation’s elite
Four Western researchers have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRC), a program which recognizes the country’s best scholars across disciplines. Two additional researchers also had their existing Chairs renewed for an additional five years, while another saw a...
Ingratta, Shah named Schulich Leader Scholars
Luke Ingratta and Joy Shah, two of the nation’s highest achieving secondary students, will begin their undergraduate studies at Western this fall as recipients of prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships.
Engineering looks to build more resilient students
When Clare Tattersall explains that setbacks are a normal part of a rigorous academic program, and that failure is an essential part of the learning process, it is the first step in creating a more resilient student.
Engineering grad student revved up for motorsport
For a guy who “wasn’t big into cars” not that long ago, Matthew Crossan is about to leave the university with one of the most coveted automotive gigs in the industry. In October, the Masters of Engineering Science student heads to the United Kingdom where he will...
Sedra: Envision a great future that is your own
In recognition of his accomplished career as an engineer and academic, Adel Sedra, professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science, honoris causa (D.Sc.) at the Friday morning session of Western’s 309th Convocation.