The Capstone Space is the heart of the Engineering Design Hub that the University of Saskatchewan is planning for its IDEAS building at the College of Engineering. It will also be used for STEM programs for students from grades 8 to 12 and youth for summer camps. (Image supplied)

USask Engineering embarks on transformational renovation journey

Via the Globe Content Studio: IDEAS building expansion promises innovative space development to enhance the future of engineering education

Dr. Carey Simonson, interim dean of USask Engineering, believes a new IDEAS building will be “a place where people come together to solve problems and innovate.” (Photo: Carlene Deutscher)

When Dr. Carey Simonson walked up to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering building to begin his bachelor’s degree in the fall of 1987, he felt a sense of excitement and determination. The red-brick facade, with its long hallways and crowded lecture halls would soon become his home.

Thirty-seven years later, Dr. Simonson is still at the University of Saskatchewan, now as a professor and interim dean of the college. The engineering building remains largely untouched – a relic of bygone years, presenting itself as a testament to tradition for some, and as a challenge to progress for others.

The University of Saskatchewan has set its sights on revitalizing the building, recognizing the need to adapt to the evolving landscape of education and industry. Plans are under way for a bold transformation – through the Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Applied Sciences (IDEAS) building expansion.

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