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April 22, 2022 / Department News

Two Mac Eng innovators honoured with national Arthritis Ideator Awards

McMaster Engineering student Lianna Genovese and alumnus Matthew Rosato have received prestigious awards from the Arthritis Society for their innovative projects.

December 15, 2021 / Department News

Student research fair inspires budding entrepreneurs and innovators

On November 24, nearly 200 students attended the 6th Annual Research & Entrepreneurship Fair which occurred virtually on Hopin.

October 14, 2021 / Department News

Two Mac Eng startups win top prizes at The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition

This past Thursday, four Mac Eng startups pitched their innovative startups for a chance to win more than $30K in prize money.

August 25, 2021 / Department News

iBioMed student’s device to help people with limited hand mobility wins National James Dyson Award

Biomedical and mechanical engineering student Lianna Genovese has received the National James Dyson Award for her invention, Guided Hands™, which she created in her first-year design course to help people with limited hand mobility write, paint, draw and access technology.

July 16, 2021 / Department News
Source: Daily News

iBioMed student shares journey to earning a global innovation award

ImaginAble Solution’s CEO and founder Lianna Genovese, an alumnus of The Clinic @ Mac’s Residency and Health Ventures programs, recently represented Canada at the 2021 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). Her invention, Guided Hands, won the Innovation Award.