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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.

March 3, 2020 / Department News

Detecting toxic chemicals in wastewater faster to improve the environment

From four hours to 10 minutes, new technology created by McMaster engineers lets experts test water toxicity more efficiently

February 28, 2020 / Department News

McMaster Seismic Design Team competing among world's top 10 at annual design competition

The team will compete in the top 10 at this year's International Seismic Design Competition in San Diego, California.

February 28, 2020 / Department News

‘Big Ideas’ takes home the gold for McMaster Engineering

The Big Ideas event series earned a gold award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) this week in Baltimore.

February 21, 2020 / Department News

“There’s a need to keep innovating:" Robert Pelton awarded for contributions to Canada’s pulp and paper industry

Director of McMaster’s Centre for Pulp and Paper Research receives highest individual honour from the Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada (PAPTAC).

February 15, 2020 / Department News
Source: CBC Quirks and Quarks

McMaster scientists engineer self-cleaning surface that can repel dangerous bacteria

McMaster mechanical engineer Tohid Didar was on CBC's Quirks and Quarks talking about the self-cleaning surface to repel dangerous bacteria that he’s developed with a team of researchers, including Leyla Soleymani, engineering physics professor.

February 14, 2020 / Department News

First-Year iBioMed students share innovative healthcare solutions at the 1P10 Design Expo

From concussion helmets for football players to reducing driver fatigue, first-year iBioMed students show they are up for the challenge with their innovative healthcare solutions.

February 11, 2020 / Department News
Source: Brighter World

Explore McMaster’s nuclear reactor without leaving home

Josh Mitchell, a graduate of McMaster’s software engineering program, co-created a virtual reality app to offer glimpse into McMaster’s Nuclear Operations and Facilities

February 11, 2020 / Department News

McMaster student first Canadian to be awarded prestigious aerospace fellowship

This International Day for Girls and Women in Science, we’re celebrating Hira Nadeem, an electrical engineering student who is one of 40 women recognized for excellence in the aerospace industry.

February 11, 2020 / Department News

Overcoming obstacles as women in engineering

Five students and industry professionals share what makes them proud to be in engineering, and how they overcame challenges in the field