2018 in review: our top 10 Engineering news stories
It was an incredible year of achievements for our engineering students, faculty, and alumni
News Archive 2018
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Overcoming the diversity challenge in STEM fields
Lianne Lefsrud explains how increased diversity in the workforce can benefit our economy
14 Not Forgotten
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women serves to remind us of gender-based violence against women in Canada and around the world.
An entrepreneurial path for robotic vehicles
MecE PhD student carves an entrepreneurial path with robotic vehicles
Researchers collapse oilsands tailings ponds "house of cards"
A team of University of Alberta engineering researchers, led by chemical engineering PhD graduate Tinu Abraham, has devised a new way of treating oilsands tailings-the soupy byproduct of separating bitumen from clay.
Transportation engineering tests driverless shuttle on South Campus
Edmontonians can test the driverless test shuttle and provide feedback
Chemical and Materials Engineering Professor and Graduate Students receive awards from the American Welding Society
During the FABTECH convention in Atlanta, November 6, 2018, Prof. Leijun Li and his doctoral students Jason Wang and Rangasayee Kannan received two awards from the American Welding Society.
Becoming a world leader in biomedical engineering
Nir Katchinskiy graduates with PhD in electrical engineering
First Indigenous woman to graduate with PhD in engineering from U of A finds true calling
Oilsands remediation expert Chelsea Benally fulfils lifelong dream to help the environment after being sidetracked.
Daneshmand awarded UAlberta's top research prize
Electrical and Computer engineer says award is a joint achievement with her research students
Artificial intelligence hub to connect small business to academics and high tech
Federal funding supports AI-Hub, an open-source centre to help grow and diversify the economy
The Founder of the Faculty: our first professor died in the service of others
The City of Edmonton declares November 14, 2018, William Muir Edwards Day in honour of the University of Alberta's first engineering professor
The mechanics of a notorious pest
MecE Professor Emeritus pursues lifelong passion for bugs !
Chevron makes key donation to engineering safety and risk management program
Chevron investment will advance academic excellence in engineering safety and risk management
MecE grad named top 30 under 30 by Alberta Council for Global Cooperation
Mechanical engineering grad named top 30 under 30
Engineering students piloting their way to aerospace industry
Aero Day gives students opportunity to connect with key aerospace leaders
Galaxy of achievements in space exploration
Engineering students, alumni, professors, are leaders in space exploration
Galaxy of achievements in space exploration
Engineering students, alumni, professors, are leaders in space exploration
Ultimate garage gets major funding gift
The Elko Engineering Garage will provide engineering students with new hands-on learning opportunities, using tools and equipment to build devices they've designed.
Innovator and philanthropist Fred Pheasey to receive Alumni Honour Award
Fred Pheasey joins 23 other exceptional alumni in 2018 awards presentation
Engineer moves mountains, encourages women to enter profession
Engineer heading Panama Canal Expansion Project brings insights to inaugural Women in Engineering Summit
Federal funding boosts DiscoverE's impact on youth
Engineering outreach program awarded $75,000 to help get kids excited about engineering, science and technology.
Engineering Garage will be the ultimate makerspace
Engineering students are laying the groundwork for a $3.8-million makerspace
Globe-trotting student completes Engineers Without Borders placement, takes on Australian research opportunity
Engineering student gains international, multicultural learning experiences
Vanier scholarships fuel biomedical and environmental research
UAlberta engineering doctoral students awarded major scholarships to fund exceptional research projects
Building a future in engineering
Two high school seniors dabble in modern masonry and discover what it takes to be an engineer.
Tenaris supports kids in STEM with gift to DiscoverE
Industry commitment to community will inspire more children with love for STEM
Take the survey: How comfortable are you on city bike lanes?
UAlberta engineering grad student surveys Edmontonians to improve the future of city bike infrastructure.
Satellite imager takes test flight aboard stratospheric balloon
Engineering student group AlbertaSat tests satellite equipment in the Earth's stratosphere.
Engineering the Earth's atmosphere
Engineering students test effectiveness of geoengineering aerosols in the upper atmosphere.
Student-built rover tackles out-of-this-world challenges
Space exploration vehicle will compete against 17 other rovers this weekend at an international student competition.
UAlberta Engineering ranked among world's top 50 in eight subjects
Engineering, MBA programs lead list of subjects rated among world's best in 2018 Shanghai rankings.
Autonomous robot to make a splash at international competition
The Autonomous Robot Vehicle Project (ARVP) team sets its sights on top spot at RoboSub 2018 competition.
Construction in full swing for "Engineering Garage" and design spaces
New facility will give students hands-on learning experiences and new learning spaces
Students build bridges and brighter futures for Bolivian children
Children from the community of Chavarrias, Bolivia will now be able to attend school during the rainy season, thanks to a group of U of A engineering students.
Smart road network gets security upgrade with new federal funding
Researchers will test secure connections enabling automated vehicles and roadside equipment to communicate without comprising people's privacy.
International Women in Engineering Day
There's undeniably room for improvement, but we're trying to live International Women in Engineering Day every day. This collection of stories showcases achievements of our Women in Engineering: students, professors, and alumni.
Students taking charge of Diversity in Engineering
A group of engineering students is set on measuring diversity and inclusivity and improving the culture of engineering school and the profession.
Protected bike lanes reduce stress, travel time for riders: study
Expanded connectivity means shorter trips and lower stress for bicycle commuters, U of A student's research shows.
Fulfilling our promise
Values. What we value defines us as individuals. Shared, values bring us together in common cause, for common good...
Pave the way for the King of the Roads
Ralph Haas, the "Father of Pavement Management" is presented with the university's highest honour
A perfect score
Engineering grad Nathan Olson's perfect 4.0 GPA stems from his desire to help people.
The best way to learn about race cars is to build one
A mechanical engineering graduate leverages her student group involvement to learn new skills and memories that will last a lifetime.
Hacking his way to a degree, and overcoming fear of failure
Arjun Kalburgi made a point of taking risks and trying new things on his way to a computer engineering degree
Student's journey touches everything from lipstick and oil sands to finances and investing
Akash Gupta has been given the tools to nurture his creative and entrepreneurial interests
Space odyssey continues for graduating engineer
European space manufacturer creates job to lure Tyler Hrynyk, who helped guide Ex-Alta 1 into space.
The Structure of Things: graduate discovers his passion for the material world
Whether it's guitar pedals, Lego, or the structure of things, Tim Schwalfenberg found a way to connect the dots during his materials engineering studies.
It's not about the car: graduate says vehicle team is building the future
Jason Wang is taking the big-picture view of clean energy
Unlocking the power of 3D touch
Professor Walied Moussa and graduate student Shichao Yue are advancing touchscreen technology into new territory
Bringing more voices to the table
The 2018 CCWESTT conference helped hundreds of women join the conversation about diversity and inclusivity in science, engineering, trades, and technology.
Video: AlbertaSat team alumni presentation
Students deliver video address about AlbertaSat to engineering alumni
Trading a trade for a degree in engineering
Sheldon Holland pockets his pipefitter's ticket in favour of an engineering degree
Toboggans, teamwork, and small-town feels
Student clubs make meaningful memories for engineering graduate
Collaboration powers research on oil sands partial upgrading
Oil sands upgrading technology could be a game changer
Interdisciplinary approach breaks barriers to entrepreneurship
Students get a taste of startup culture in inaugural entrepreneurship bootcamp class
Our natural resource resource: Honorary degree address by David Lynch
Former dean of engineering encourages responsible development of resources in honorary degree address
Success can feel like failure
Working at the limits of your field can be frustrating
Mechanical engineering in the late Cretaceous
Mechanical engineers are helping paleontologists to analyse the evolution of dinosaurs
Success can feel like failure
Work at the cutting edge does not always work
Space agency funding starts countdown for Alberta's second satellite
UAlberta is collaborating with Yukon College and Aurora College in the Canadian CubeSat Project
Meet the Faculty of Engineering's newest Canada Research Chairs
Eight engineering faculty members are appointed as new CRC chairholders
Scholarships mean more than money
Mining Engineering students feel the full impact of philanthropy
Civil Engineering professor awarded for impact on education
Simaan AbouRizk has been awarded the APEGA Excellence in Education Award
The circle of giving: alumnus recognized for community support
Reza Nasseri is awarded the APEGA Community Service Award
UAlberta EcoCar team introduces redesigned prototype and UrbanConcept vehicles - Sofie and Alice
Students reenvision zero-emission automobiles
MEG Energy helps make learning STEM fun
Five-year donation to DiscoverE camps benefits more kids and communities
Walking to charge your phone: researchers build prototype for nano-scale power generator
Clean energy source uses quantum physics to create electricity
UAlberta student-led team creates roving security robot that identifies intruders
Engineering student leads team to three top prizes at 24-hour hackathon in San Francisco
Fundraising to the finish line
Help the U of A Formula SAE team get to the races
Change is coming to Faculty of Engineering websites
Starting March 14, 2018, the Faculty of Engineering websites will be getting a new look and feel and improved functionality.
Students take their place among space industry leaders
AlbertaSat team members get warm welcome at national small satellite conference
Funding fuels advanced biomedical engineering research
Research to help mend bones, visualize heart disease and treat perinatal brain injury receives major funding support
HackED: Students and mentors get creative in 24 hours of coding
Computer Engineering Club hosts massive hack-a-thon
Study in Japan: One student tells you why you should
The Nagoya University Summer Intensive Program is a great study abroad opportunity
New federal support for smart cars and roads
Cars that communicate with each other, better energy storage and better bioproducts among research projects receiving $3.3 million from Western Economic Diversification Canada.
It ain't heavy, it's my concrete toboggan
UAlberta GNCTR prepares to shred the competition
Engineering student improves Stantec Tower
Future workers in Edmonton's 66-storey Stantec Tower will have a University of Alberta chemical engineering graduate student to thank for a healthy work environment.
New term brings in new Faculty members
Expanding Faculty brings in major professionals with vast backgrounds and exciting opportunities.
Find a Job at Career Fair
Dozens of companies have set up shop in the Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex solarium as part of a two-day Engineering Career Fair.
Molecular handshakes for bitumen and oil sands tailings cleanup
Hongbo Zeng explores new oil sands clean-up techniques as Canada Research Chair in Intermolecular Forces and Interfacial Science
4D printing could pave way to engineering human organs
New technique allows researchers to create technology that also has a biological function