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Monique Beech

Manager, Strategic Communications

Monique leads communications and marketing efforts for the Faculty of Engineering in key strategic areas, including research, reputation enhancement and external relations.

"No challenge is too grand for our faculty" : A letter of thanks

May 8, 2020 /  Department News

"No challenge is too grand for our faculty" : A letter of thanks

Andrew D'Elia, Vice-President Academic, McMaster Engineering Society recognizes how the Fireball Family has come together while apart during an unprecedented time.

How McMaster engineers are paving the way for new standards for medical masks in Canada

May 1, 2020 /  Department News

How McMaster engineers are paving the way for new standards for medical masks in Canada

Researchers at McMaster Engineering are rigorously testing surgical and N95 mask designs in innovative ways. Their goals? To equip the public with more protective masks, and ultimately create better masks for the next generation.

"We want to know we did everything we could": How McMaster's manufacturing experts shifted to respond to COVID-19

April 29, 2020 /  Department News

"We want to know we did everything we could": How McMaster's manufacturing experts shifted to respond to COVID-19

When COVID-19 struck Hamilton in March, the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) team rallied to help the community design and manufacture protective gear and medical supplies. A month later, they’re working closer than ever with local hospitals and manufacturers.

McMaster startup partners with Hamilton grocery store to pilot temperature screening technology for COVID-19

April 22, 2020 /  Department News

McMaster startup partners with Hamilton grocery store to pilot temperature screening technology for COVID-19

Local businesses have one more way to keep customers and employees safe from COVID-19, thanks to technology developed by a Hamilton start-up with tight ties to McMaster.

McMaster places 17th in the world in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

April 22, 2020 /  Department News
Source: Brighter World

McMaster places 17th in the world in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

McMaster University has placed 17th in the world in The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which recognizes the important contributions universities make to their communities, countries and on an international scale.

Smiling in the face of cancer: One student’s journey during a pandemic

April 16, 2020 /  Department News

Smiling in the face of cancer: One student’s journey during a pandemic

It was no ordinary Zoom chat. On April 5, Julia Aprile, a second year civil engineering student at McMaster, shaved her head in front of over 20 friends and family members who cheered her on from her laptop.

First class graduates from Grand Challenges Scholars program

April 14, 2020 /  Department News

First class graduates from Grand Challenges Scholars program

This past September, McMaster University launched the Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP), the first of its kind in Canada.

McMaster Engineering call-out for industry partnerships to create solutions amid COVID-19

April 14, 2020 /  Department News

McMaster Engineering call-out for industry partnerships to create solutions amid COVID-19

If your organization can provide support such as working space or materials, or need help with design consultation, testing or prototyping, connect with us here.

McMaster Engineers part of team working on home test for COVID-19

April 13, 2020 /  Department News
Source: Brighter World

McMaster Engineers part of team working on home test for COVID-19

McMaster University researchers are racing to create a home-based COVID-19 testing kit, which could potentially be ready to move forward for approvals and manufacturing within months.

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