News from the W Booth School of Engineering Practice & Technology

Marjan Alavi, program lead of our Master of Engineering Systems and Technology is the driving force behind

Earlier this week, graduates from the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology crossed the stage at McMaster University's, Engineering Spring Convocation. Among them were three outstanding students whose leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on the McMaster community. Meet the W Booth School grads on the rise, below.

Convocation is a time for reflection and celebration. To mark the occasion, we asked 15 graduating students to share their stories, reflect on how they built themselves at McMaster Engineering over the course of their degrees and get a glimpse at what’s on the horizon for them.

The Green Vein, a student-led design for stormwater runoff, has received international recognition for its sustainable solution.

From dialysis care and medical imaging to patient discharge and wait time improvements, McMaster Engineering graduate students are working with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton teams on practical challenges inside complex healthcare environments.

Six McMaster Engineering students and one graduate share what the Iron Ring means to them and why they selected their family member as a presenter. 

During March Break, prospective students from across Ontario visited McMaster Engineering for a series of Day-in-the-life experiences. They explored programs, met with current students and gained firsthand insight into campus life to help guide their university decisions.

The annual Co-op Student of the Year Awards recognized and celebrated 13 outstanding co-op students whose workplace contributions and leadership highlight the impact of the experiential learning.

Yotka Rickard, Sessional Instructor in the W Booth School is inspiring confidence in the next generation of engineers.

W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology professor, Greig Mordue, discusses the implications of the new China-Canada deal and what it could mean for Chinese-made EVs entering Canada.

Michael Justaston has been selected to succeed Brian Baetz as director of the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University.

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