International Women’s Day 2025: Empowering Women in STEM
U of G’s WiSE Big Sisters, Little Sisters program empowers women in engineering through mentorship and fostering connections.
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New Hydrogel Bandages Could Boost Recovery
Innovative hydrogel, developed by Dr. Erica Pensini, could be made into bandages that boost recovery.
Engineering Prof. Honoured with Award from EWRI
Dr. Ed McBean has been selected to receive the Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management Seminal Paper Award from the Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI). This award marks an important milestone in his career, recognizing his paper titled, The battle of the water sensor networks (BWSN): A design challenge for engineers and algorithms. The award will be presented at the 2025 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress in Anchorage, Alaska, on May 21, 2025.
Engineering Student Q&A: Matthew Verburg
A fifth-year Computer Engineering student and Gryphon Racing team captain shares his experience working co-op terms at Electrovaya and Tesla.
No Solvents? No Problem! The Future of DNA Conjugation
PhD candidate Jagandeep Saraya developed a water-based method for DNA modification, making the process simpler, cheaper and sustainable.
MDS Student Q&A: Saritha Reddy
A Master of Data Science student shares her experience in the program and gives advice to others considering a path in data science.
Celebrating Women and Girls in Science: Why It Matters
U of G celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science with STEM outreach events for youth and a networking breakfast to show support.
Two Physics Students Receive Awards at CCUW*iP for Oral Presentations
Two University of Guelph physics students, Michaela Hishon and Emma Greenall, attended CAP’s Canadian Conference for Undergraduate Women & Gender Minorities in Physics (CCUW*iP) held at University of Calgary from January 31st to February 2, 2025. Emma Greenall, a 4th year nanoscience student, got an honourable mention for her oral presentation and Michaela Hishon, a 4th year Biological and Medical physics student, won first place for her oral presentation.
Congratulations to Michaela and Emma!
Marine Bacteria: The Hidden Architects of Ocean Life
A study led by Dr. Hermann Eberl reveals how marine bacteria influences ocean ecosystems and helps mitigate climate change.
Engineering Student Q&A: Alexa Bates
A fourth-year environmental engineering student shares her passion for sustainability and encourgages others to be "impactful engineers."