March 22, 2019 Rapid magnetic 3D printing of human cells Researchers Sarah Mishriki, Ishwar K. Puri and Rakesh Sahu are part of a team that has found a way to use 3D printing technology to aid in drug screening
March 1, 2019 McMaster engineers create a fireproof sensor to track firefighters, miners, oil workers in high-risk situations The sensor can track the movement and location of a person in a burning building, a mineshaft or other hazardous environment, alerting someone outside if the movement ceases.
(Opens in new window) February 22, 2019 Brighter World Addressing water security at home and around the world Sarah Dickson's career in engineering has allowed her to put her love of the environment – and her interest in math and science – to practical use.
November 15, 2018 Celebrating Water Research at McMaster Water Week: Nov. 20-23, 2018 Students will present their research on a range of topics including water policy, climate change, sustainability, chemical engineering, environmental contaminants, biology, and more.
November 7, 2018 Engineering Tomorrow’s Military Successes McMaster researchers are making discoveries that promise to keep Canadian troops safer and healthier in years to come.
October 31, 2018 Computing and Software research team wins IBM Project of the Year Award The patented technology that results from this project will impact future generations of IBM processors.
October 24, 2018 Researchers design “smart” surfaces, creating promise for safer implants and more accurate diagnostic tests The surface coatings can repel everything, such as bacteria, viruses and living cells, but can be modified to permit beneficial exceptions.
October 18, 2018 “Resources without destruction” Chemical engineering associate professor Thomas A. Adams II focuses on sustainable energy systems.
(Opens in new window) October 11, 2018 Daily News Student satisfaction helps drive McMaster higher in Maclean’s rankings McMaster University has jumped two places to No. 4 on the Maclean’s annual rankings of Canadian universities in the category for universities with a broad range of research and PhD programs, including medical schools.
October 5, 2018 A celebration of big ideas to create a brighter world More than $600,000 in research funding and cash prizes was awarded at the first-ever Big Ideas Pitch Night at McMaster’s University Club.
October 4, 2018 Engineering students and faculty pitch world-changing ideas Undergrads and graduate students will be competing for more than $8,000 in prize money, while six winning interdisciplinary faculty teams will receive $100,000 in seed funding.
October 1, 2018 Educating the Engineer of 2025: Faculty awards four education research projects The award supports initiatives that provide undergraduate and graduate students with the skills to succeed in 21st century leadership roles.
