June 15, 2026 McMaster Engineering’s Spring 2026 Grads to Watch Convocation is a time for reflection and celebration. To mark the occasion, we asked 15 graduating students to share their stories, reflect on how they built themselves at McMaster Engineering over the course of their degrees and get a glimpse at what’s on the horizon for them.
(Opens in new window) June 15, 2026 Faculty of Health Sciences From the classroom to California: McMaster students launch hearing care startup Amano What started as a side project between classes has taken three McMaster University students across the continent – and into a growing global conversation about access to healthcare.
(Opens in new window) May 14, 2026 Faculty of Health Sciences McMaster BioDesign Team takes home bronze from international biomedical competition A team of undergraduates from McMaster University took home a bronze medal from an international biomedical competition for their research idea to cool bacteria that’s used to create life-saving medication.
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 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 31, 2026 March Break Day-in-the-Life experiences give future students a firsthand look at life at McMaster During March Break, prospective students from across Ontario visited McMaster Engineering for a series of Day-in-the-life experiences. They explored programs, met with current students and gained firsthand insight into campus life to help guide their university decisions.
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.
(Opens in new window) March 13, 2026 Hamilton Spectator Opinion: It’s time to engineer the future of women’s health in Canada Dr. Zeinab Hosseinidoust and Dr. Tohid Didar provide insight into how women's health remains under-researched in Canada, highlighting the need for stronger scientific investment in understanding lifelong hormonal and physiological changes.
March 2, 2026 Student leaders reflect on a landmark CALE conference “Carving a path for change” wasn’t just the theme of the 2026 Conference on Advocacy and Leadership in Engineering (CALE) presented by Aecon — it became the experience of the McMaster Engineering students who organized it.
(Opens in new window) February 17, 2026 Medscape New Menstrual Products Are Making Periods Easier to Manage McMaster researchers developed an algae-based absorptive tablet for menstrual cups, reducing spillage, harsh cleaning and environmental waste while improving convenience and sustainability.
(Opens in new window) February 17, 2026 The Hamilton Spectator McMaster University student changing lives one pair of glasses at a time Biomedical engineering and health sciences student Kobe Li is the founder of non-profit 20/20 Mission. He is also the recipient of the inaugural Climate75 fellowship from Canadian charity, The Starfish.
(Opens in new window) February 5, 2026 McMaster News Two McMaster students selected as McCall MacBain Scholarship finalists Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering student Keiran D'Sena is a finalist for the prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarship. He is recognized for leadership in quantum research, engineering innovation and student-led initiatives.
