News from the department of Materials Science & Engineering

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. 

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.

The MacSmiths forged the Astroknife, a blade inspired by those carried aboard NASA’s Apollo missions, and received second place at an international bladesmithing competition in San Diego.

Three McMaster research projects, including one led by Materials Engineering professor Nabil Bassim, have been awarded a combined $35.6M in federal funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund, supporting cutting-edge nuclear, materials and archaeological science research.

“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.

Drawing on both his research background and on‑ice experience, Professor Joseph McDermid offered an expert look at the engineering and materials that make curling stones both durable and uniquely capable of their signature glide and curl.

John MacGregor, Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering, and Yves Bréchet, Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, have been named International Members of the National Academy of Engineering.

Three students took their education abroad and returned with fresh insights, unforgettable experiences and a deeper sense of global connection. Meet Julia, Greg and Halima who ventured to Sweden, Austria and Grenoble for an exchange experience of a lifetime.

The 2025 stories of our faculty, staff, alumni and student's expertise, innovations, experiences and more.

Five fall 2025 grads reflect on their Mac Eng journey, sharing their proudest moments, celebrating their mentors and more.

Founded by McMaster Engineering students, LIVESENS is transforming everyday road vehicles into a unified real-time network of sensors, and lining up major partners, like the City of Toronto.

Two Engineering students are among nine McMaster students named McCall MacBain International Fellows, earning a fully funded year abroad to immerse themselves in new cultures through academic study, professional experience and comprehensive language learning.