News Archive

McMaster Engineering students slide into the week with a concrete toboggan
February 1, 2023
A team of Faculty of Engineering students have been hard at work since the fall — drafting plans, welding, mixing and pouring concrete, using a belt sander, bandsaw and other tools, executing a slew of hands-on, high-precision tasks as they crafted their masterpiece.

Three students selected for Wilson Leadership Scholar Award
May 17, 2021
Christopher Schankula, Engineering and Society student, is one of three Wilson Leadership Scholars

Introducing the 2020 co-op students of the year and future leaders
March 26, 2021
McMaster Engineering students Kevin Perera and Ayesha Bhutto have been recognized for making an exceptional contribution to co-operative education.

Bringing Black history to life
February 23, 2021
From authors to activists to engineers, the Periodic Table of Canadian Black History celebrates the men and women whose contributions have shaped our country. And thanks to Isabela Ozamiz, it’s now bringing the stories of Black Canadians to students across the country.

Mac Eng talks mental health
January 28, 2021
On Bell Let’s Talk Day, 10 McMaster Engineering students and members of the McMaster Engineering Society Wellness Committee share what mental health means to them through video and written reflections.

Four students answer your research and entrepreneurship questions
December 1, 2020
Want to know more about student research or working with a startup but don’t know where to begin? Four McMaster Engineering students who attended last week’s Engineering Research & Entrepreneurship Fair can help.

Meet Liz DaMaren, McMaster Engineering Student Ambassador of the Year
July 27, 2020
Mechatronics Engineering and Society graduate, Liz DaMaren, has been recognized for making an extraordinary contribution in supporting prospective students and recruitment initiatives.

Brian Baetz selected as next director of W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology
July 22, 2020
Professor emeritus in the Department of Civil Engineering, Baetz brings more than 30 years of experience at McMaster, including supervising 28 graduate students at the W Booth School.

Meet Lacey Wice, Faculty of Engineering valedictorian
June 20, 2020
"University truly is the most opportunity-rich environment and helped shape me into an adventurous individual with many varied interests!" Get to know our Class of 2020 valedictorian, Lacey Wice

Meet Vincent Popovich, Faculty of Engineering valedictorian
June 20, 2020
"I can safely say that the person I was in first year, and the one I am today, though similar, are extremely different." Get to know our Class of 2020 valedictorian, Vincent Popovich

First class graduates from Grand Challenges Scholars program
April 12, 2020
This past September, McMaster University launched the Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP), the first of its kind in Canada.

Passionate about a club or team? Get credit for it
August 27, 2019
ENGINEER 3CX3 - Experiential Learning in Complementary Studies is a new course being offered to students in second year or beyond starting this September.

Climate change getting you down? Mac has a course for that
July 10, 2019
Want to do something about climate change? Mac has a course for that. Actually, five courses. The Sustainable Future program is open to all McMaster undergraduates enrolled in any faculty. Students learn about sustainability, work with community champions, and help to implement real-world solution

Matthew Ferguson's valedictory speech
June 18, 2019
Matthew Ferguson, a Chemical Engineering and Society graduate, addressed the morning convocation with his valedictory speech on June 14, 2019.

Meet McMaster Engineering valedictorian Matthew Ferguson
June 9, 2019
Matthew Ferguson shares how he accidentally became an engineer, what motivates him, the thing most people don't know about him and more.

What makes Mac Eng students stand out? We asked employees of one of the world's best auto makers
February 21, 2019
During their latest visit, Tesla shared their thoughts on what skills they look for when recruiting and what makes Mac Eng students unique.