Alumni

Forever a part of our Fireball Family

Representing tens of thousands of proud #MacEng alumni, the Alumni Relations team builds connections with and between McMaster-educated engineers working across the globe.

Our alumni generously give their time to our community as volunteers, mentors, relationship builders and ambassadors who proudly represent McMaster Engineering at every step of their journey.

June 5, 2026

Valerie Davidson ’75: Trailblazer for Women in Engineering
May 29, 2026

Alumni Blueprints: From Solar Car to the Shop Floor — Building Ideas Into Reality
May 26, 2026
McMaster Entrepreneurship

Advancing healthier communities: McMaster startups win big at pitch competitions (Opens in new window)

The MacEngineer

Get alumni stories delivered to your inbox every spring and fall.

Since 1985, the MacEngineer has been keeping engineering graduates informed on alumni news, events and changes to the Faculty. All alumni start receiving this newsletter once they graduate.

Photo of Shar van de Pol in front of animals

Alumni Stories

Our alumni have no shortage of stories to tell, wisdom to impart and successes to celebrate.

Want to be featured in the next issue of MacEngineer or get involved in alumni-related initiatives?

Connect with Ciara McCann, Manager, Alumni Relations, by emailing mccancjs@mcmaster.ca.

31,279

alumni
30

countries represented
350+

alumni volunteers annually

There are no upcoming events scheduled for this area. Please check back soon for more information.

Calling of an Engineer

The Calling of an Engineer is a Canadian ceremony that welcomes engineering graduates into the profession. During the ceremony, participants receive the Iron Ring, a symbol of their ethical obligation, humility, and commitment to society.

Find out more about the Corporation of the Seven Wardens Camp 13, upcoming ceremonies, and Iron Ring replacements.

Learn more