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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.

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August 25, 2020 /  Department News
Source: The Conversation

In the Media: 5 ways university education is being reimagined in response to COVID-19

With the new academic year beginning shortly, students, faculty and staff returning to higher education or arriving for the first time face uncertainty. There is anxiety about a fall term like no other.

In the Media: What should the PPE of the future look like? This McMaster University team wants to provide the answers

August 24, 2020 /  Department News
Source: The Toronto Star

In the Media: What should the PPE of the future look like? This McMaster University team wants to provide the answers

A feature on McMaster's Centre of Excellence in Protective Equipment and Materials (CEPEM) on the front page of The Toronto Star.

In the Media: Economic Recovery Via the Great Lakes

August 21, 2020 /  Department News
Source: TVO The Agenda

In the Media: Economic Recovery Via the Great Lakes

In Ontario, as in several American states, the Great Lakes Region is a massive economic engine. With the border mostly closed, during this COVID-19 pandemic, the region is looking for help to bounce back. Gail Krantzberg, W Booth professor, shares her insights.

Five Mac Eng students share their summer research experiences

August 21, 2020 /  Department News

Five Mac Eng students share their summer research experiences

The fourth annual Undergraduate Summer Research Poster Showcase took place on August 19, 2020. The online event welcomed 52 presenters from programs across the Faculty and 181 guests.

In the Media: Higher learning at McMaster Engineering this fall

August 19, 2020 /  Department News

In the Media: Higher learning at McMaster Engineering this fall

Michael Justason shares an innovative method of virtual teaching using a Lightboard on CHCH.

Colin McDonald wins prestigious teaching award

August 18, 2020 /  Department News

Colin McDonald wins prestigious teaching award

Colin McDonald has won the MacPherson 2020 President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning.

Your tech questions answered by McMaster Engineering faculty and students

August 18, 2020 /  Department News

Your tech questions answered by McMaster Engineering faculty and students

Should I get a Mac or PC? What are some options for note taking apps?

McMaster offering access to key software platforms used by engineers, scientists and researchers around the world

August 13, 2020 /  Department News
Source: Daily News

McMaster offering access to key software platforms used by engineers, scientists and researchers around the world

McMaster is providing access to key software platforms that allow next-level experiences to all students, faculty, staff, and researchers at no cost to end-users.

Engineering education for a virtual world: Part 2

August 12, 2020 /  Department News

Engineering education for a virtual world: Part 2

Here are the stories of three McMaster educators - Mohamed Bakr, Shelir Ebrahimi and Cameron Churchill - who have re-engineered their approach for a virtual world.

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