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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.

October 8, 2020 / Department News
Source: Brighter World

Hand-held device lets patients monitor their own blood for cancer biomarkers

Biomedical engineer Leyla Soleymani is one of the lead researchers who have developed a hand-held device to measure a biomarker for cancer, paving the way for home-based cancer monitoring.

October 7, 2020 / Department News

Supporting the transformation of engineering education

This fall, we celebrate the launch of The Pivot, the biggest transformation of McMaster Engineering's approach to education. Read why Stephen Elop supports the initiative, and what it means to him.

October 6, 2020 / Department News
Source: Autoline TV

In the Media: Canada Develops EV Technology, Advanced Mobility & The Talent Needed To Do It

Saeid Habibi, a professor of Mechanical Engineering, was interviewed by John Malloy of Autoline TV about innovative automotive research happening at McMaster.

October 5, 2020 / Department News

How to make remote learning engaging: Lessons from two McMaster teaching assistants

McMaster Engineering TAs and PhD candidates, Eva Mueller and Daniella Pallisco, used Zoom, a lightboard and a studio space to create a highly interactive workshop experience.

October 3, 2020 / Department News

Co-op Ambassador Program bolsters community spirit in an online world

Engineering Co-op and Career Services (ECCS) is introducing 18 Co-op Ambassadors to increase engagement and build a stronger community spirit amongst members of the engineering co-op community.

October 2, 2020 / Department News
Source: The Hamilton Spectator

McMaster student invention could improve quality of life for those with impaired hand mobility

“The first prototype was made out of pipe cleaners, straws and sponge,” said Lianna Genovese, 20, founder and CEO of ImaginAble Solutions, which creates assistive devices for people living with impaired motor function.

October 1, 2020 / Department News

Transforming engineering education: McMaster hosts first virtual global engineering forum

This week, McMaster Engineering hosted more than 120 engineering and technology leaders from 25 countries in the first virtual Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) Industry Forum.

September 30, 2020 / Department News
Source: Brighter World

Researchers create artificial lung to support newborns in respiratory distress

An international team led by current and former McMaster University researchers has developed an artificial lung to support pre-term and other newborn babies in respiratory distress.

September 30, 2020 / Department News

Drew Higgins recognized for outstanding contributions to nanotechnology research

Drew Higgins, an assistant professor in Chemical Engineering at McMaster University, has received the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) Rising Star Award 2020.