May 4, 2026 Ingenuity and innovation on display at annual Capstone Expo Marking the culmination of a full year of applied learning, research and industry‑inspired problem solving, the annual Expo, held on the last day of classes, highlights how classroom theory translates into real‑world engineering solutions.
April 22, 2026 Rising to the challenge: Engineering a future of flood preparedness Paulin Coulibaly, a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and the School of Earth, Environment & Society, talks about how engineers are working to safeguard Canadians during floods.
(Opens in new window) April 15, 2026 McMaster's Faculty of Science Professor launches next phase of national project to help safeguard Canadians during floods Civil Engineering professor Paulin Coulibaly has secured a second round of federal and industry funding to continue a McMaster-based national research network focused on strengthening flood forecasting across Canada.
April 2, 2026 Fireball Family Affair: Calling of an Engineer has Mac Eng grads present Iron Rings to loved ones Six McMaster Engineering students and one graduate share what the Iron Ring means to them and why they selected their family member as a presenter.
March 30, 2026 Celebrating career growth and experience at the annual Co-op Student of the Year Awards The annual Co-op Student of the Year Awards recognized and celebrated 13 outstanding co-op students whose workplace contributions and leadership highlight the impact of the experiential learning.
March 19, 2026 Sliding through setbacks: McMaster’s Concrete Toboggan Team demonstrates teamwork and resiliency at national event When the McMaster Engineering Concrete Toboggan Team (MECTT) chose Inside Out — or, more specifically, Insled Out — as their theme for the 2026 competition season, they couldn’t have known how closely the themes of the film would mirror their experience.
March 6, 2026 International Women’s Day 2026: Research led by women, for women, at McMaster Engineering This International Women’s Day, learn about work to better protect women in sport, in their built environment and in reproductive and intimate health.
(Opens in new window) February 17, 2026 CBC News Canada has the power and the money to make every bus in the country electric, Hamilton researcher says Civil Engineering professor Moataz Mohamed says Canada could electrify all buses at "reasonable" cost with minimal impact on power, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 93 per cent nationally.
(Opens in new window) January 30, 2026 McMaster News Ontario invests $3.5 million in cutting-edge research and infrastructure at McMaster Ontario has invested $3.5 million in 12 McMaster projects, including engineering-led research with advanced equipment to drive innovation in energy, nuclear materials and health technologies.
(Opens in new window) January 30, 2026 McMaster News Canada could affordably electrify every transit bus fleet in the country, study shows Civil Engineering professor Moataz Mohamed led a study revealing nationwide electric bus fleets are feasible and capable of slashing emissions by more than 92 per cent.
January 9, 2026 Susan Tighe named Honorary Member of the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association The Canadian Technical Asphalt Association (CTAA) announced President and Vice Chancellor Susan Tighe as its newest Honorary Member during its 70th annual Conference and Annual General Meeting.
(Opens in new window) January 8, 2026 CBC News Creating Self-Healing Concrete Postdoctoral Fellow Mouna Reda explains how concrete can be made more environmentally friendly through self-healing technology, using microcapsules and bio-based agents to repair cracks automatically.
