News – Faculty of Engineering

November 22, 2024

Fundraiser in honour of former professor raises over $10K for cancer care

A fundraiser in honour of former McMaster University faculty member Tom Lee has more than tripled its initial goal of $3,000, collecting over $10,000 in donations.
November 21, 2024

From startup to boardroom: Innovate everywhere with McMaster’s relaunched master’s degree in engineering entrepreneurship and innovation

McMaster University is relaunching the Master of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEEI) and Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MTEI) programs in Fall 2025.
October 28, 2024

Master’s of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation grad reflects on her experience ahead of the program’s relaunch

Driven by a desire to merge technical skills with entrepreneurship, Pooja Gujral joined McMaster’s MEEI program. Now at BMW Canada, she credits the program with shaping her approach to innovation. As MEEI relaunches in September 2025, alumni like Pooja endorse it as a powerful platform for future engineering leaders.
October 3, 2024

Meeting the needs of Canada’s remote communities the focus of W Booth School’s Opportunity Marketplace

In August, 50 McMaster staff and faculty, and external partners met to discuss pressing issues and potential solutions around the theme: Meeting the needs of Canada’s remote communities.
September 9, 2024

Professor Fei Geng receives national award and grant for lung cancer screening innovation

Fei Geng has been named one of two recipients of the 2024 Lung Ambition Award for his pioneering work in early lung cancer detection.
September 3, 2024

AI chatbot AcademicGPT generates tailored support for students
July 24, 2024

Biotechnology student overcomes academic hurdle thanks to professors' persistence and a side of sushi

Biotechnology student William Kim shares his unique story of overcoming obstacles in his academic journey with the support from the Mac Eng community.
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July 24, 2024
Financial Post

In the Media: Why it is so hard to make an affordable EV in North America

Professor Greig Mordue who has studied and worked in the auto sector explains that North American-made EVs carry higher price tags for a good reason.
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July 15, 2024
The Globe and Mail

In the Media: Tariffs or not, Chinese electric vehicles are coming

Associate professor Greig Mordue shares insights about the future of electric vehicles in the international market.
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July 11, 2024
CBC

In the media: Don't touch the water at Pier 4 or let your dog drink it after blue-green algae bloom, expert says

Don't touch the water or let your dogs near it when blue-green algae blooms are present, warns Gail Krantzberg, professor and program lead in engineering and public policy in the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University.
June 23, 2024

From barriers to breakthroughs: Marjan Alavi’s engineering journey

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, get to know Marjan Alavi who has overcome multiple barriers on her journey to becoming an engineer with impact.
June 21, 2024

A new pathway opens for McMaster BTech grads to a DeGroote Accelerated MBA

A new opportunity for graduates of certain Bachelor of Technology streams can now pursue an Accelerated MBA in the DeGroote School of Business.