A generous $1.5 million investment from Cenovus will support the creation of, and programming for, the Cenovus Energy Makerspace in the soon-to-be-constructed Engineering Design Hub at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) engineering alumnus and former Vanier Cup champion Rob Dutton (BE’93) and his wife Nerissa Dutton, are leading by example with a donation toward two separate spaces on campus that will enhance team building and promote hands-on learning.
Established in 1985, the Order celebrates excellence and achievements by Saskatchewan citizens and is the province’s highest honour.
Highlighting scientific research and work done by female USask undergraduate students.
Seth Hundeby turned heads with an All-Canadian season and impressed scouts as one of the top prospects in this year’s Canadian Football League draft. But he also made one thing clear to CFL teams: He is returning to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) this fall to continue his engineering degree and to complete his fifth year of eligibility with the Huskies football team.
Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) announce the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for technical collaboration designed to accelerate the deployment of the eVinci® microreactor in Saskatchewan.
USask Engineering faculty member Dr. J.D. Johnston and staff member Jamie Gegner have been recognized with the 2025 USSU Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to education and student well-being.
From a hospital patient repositing device, mine design, and environmental flood control to wireless paintball systems, the 2025 Capstone Design Showcase highlights the future of engineers the world needs.
A century after the 1925 fire that destroyed the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Engineering Building, the college looks to a new era of renewal, innovation, and bold transformation.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) engineering students Raenna Hesje and Easton Hudson will be honoured at the 2025 Indigenous Achievements Awards Ceremony.
On International Women’s Day, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering proudly celebrates Dr. Lisa Feldman, the first female department head in the college’s history. Dr. Lisa Feldman, an accomplished engineer, researcher, and mentor.
In honour of Black History Month, the College of Engineering highlights the inspiring journey and lasting impact of staff member Majak Mapiour.
In honour of Black History Month, USask Engineering spotlights a PhD candidate who is dedicated to building community.
Nutrien’s purpose is to Feed the Future. The University of Saskatchewan (USask) aspires to Be What the World Needs. By joining forces on new projects, these ambitious organizations will advance sustainable agriculture around the globe and help train the scientists and engineers of the future.
Dr. Amira Abdelrasoul has been named a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC). The EIC Fellowship Award is a prestigious honour, recognizing distinguished engineers who have made significant contributions to the profession and society.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering proudly shares that Dr. Fangxiang Wu, Professor and Graduate Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Biomedical Engineering, has recently been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a Fellow of the UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), recognizing his exceptional contributions and sustained achievements in the field of engineering.
The College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that alumnus, Shauna Curry, P.Eng (BE’94, Agricultural Engineering) as the 48th C.J. Mackenzie Distinguished Lecturer.
A generous gift of $125,000 from Orano Canada Inc., will support students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) with an interest and passion for mining and clean energy.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will host the Canadian National Nuclear Energy Management School (NEMS) from May 26 to June 6, 2025, in co-operation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the USask College of Engineering – a first-of-its-kind program in Western Canada.
The water beneath our feet is not often the first thing on our minds and yet, as the largest freshwater source on our planet, groundwater is relied upon by communities and industries all over the world.
From repairing deadly brain bleeds to tackling tumours with precise chemotherapy, micro/nano-robots (MNRs) are a promising, up-and-coming tool that have the power to substantially advance health care.
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Dr. Bishnu Acharya (PhD) has been awarded the prestigious Mitacs Innovation Award, for his research into turning canola, oat and flax waste into feed for microbes, nutritional food additives and sustainable packaging.
Two University of Saskatchewan (USask) students have been selected to receive prestigious Rhodes Scholarships for the second time in two years. Only 11 scholarships are awarded to students across the country each year.
It’s an age-old idea: to use temporary support systems for building more permanent structures. Experts see the presence of wall sockets at Lascaux as evidence that a scaffold was used over 17,000 years ago for the famous paleolithic cave paintings.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask), Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited (CNL) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to collaborate on nuclear research and innovation.
The College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Dr. Seok-Bum Ko, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, who has been named an IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) Distinguished Lecturer for 2024-2025.
Sahas Mittal and Rowan Redekopp have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2024 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.
Two USask Engineering faculty members have been chosen for specialized University of Saskatchewan (USask) fellowships.
Amira Abdelrasoul, a researcher in the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering recently launched an app and a website with information for kidney dialysis patients. Both were funded by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.
Amit Gupta returned to the College of Engineering, where he hung out as a kid, to announce a significant gift that will establish the Siemens EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Chair.
Dr. Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley (BE 06 Mechanical, PhD 24) was awarded the first-ever STEM award at the Graham YWCA Saskatoon Women of Distinction Awards.
Via CBC Saskatchewan: Dog guides Bingo and Doug helped Stephen Walcer deal with the frustrations of autism and fulfil his dream of graduating from high school.
Via the Globe Content Studio: IDEAS building expansion promises innovative space development to enhance the future of engineering education
Congratulations to our college's top graduates of 2024!
Will Pahl is the winner of the 2024 Gold Medal from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering graduate has been accepted to study in an innovative new PhD program at one of the world's best medical schools.
An international research project spearheaded by a transdisciplinary team at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will examine options for climate mitigation and adaptation among communities who face water insecurity.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) hydrogeology professor Dr. Grant Ferguson (PhD) will be traveling across the globe in 2025 to deliver lectures on innovative groundwater research after being named the National Groundwater Association’s (NGWA) Darcy Distinguished Lecturer.
Dylan Haussecker was told he couldn’t learn middle school math. He helped send a satellite into space.
Dr. Michael Bradley, who joined USask in 2003, is an accomplished researcher and educator.
During Asian Heritage Month, USask Engineering celebrates the journey of researcher and award-winning professor Lifeng Zhang
Suzanne Kresta has been appointed the new dean of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), for a five-year term effective Sept. 1, 2024.
Nineteen students from the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering (USask Engineering) just received a financial boost in support of their decision to pursue a career in mining.
Senior students put their skills to the test to solve real-world engineering problems for their clients.
It was one of the defining moments in Canadian military history, with students and staff from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) among those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
The Darcy Lecture Series recognizes outstanding groundwater professionals.
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) has announced the winners of its 2024 awards.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have received $17 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) fund in support of the HAWC (High-altitude Aerosols, Water vapour and Clouds) mission. This will place USask at the forefront of space innovation and has the potential to revolutionize the way we understand and address climate change.
Engineering student Christopher Hansen is the winner of a 2024 University of Saskatchewan (USask) Indigenous Achievement Award for Academic Excellence.
A generous gift of $150,000 from K+S Potash Canada (KSPC) will allow SCI-FI Science Camps to continue to offer free programming to Saskatchewan youth interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
SCI-FI Science Camps, based in the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering, offers several camps for girls so they can hone their skills in science, technology, engineering and math. (STEM)
USask Engineering is proud to recognize these inspiring USask Engineering alumni, mentors, faculty, staff, and students during Black History Month.
Professor Emeritus Hugh Wood is being honoured by USask Engineering as the Distinguished Lecturer at the college's 2024 C.J. Mackenzie Gala.
Students tested various materials to reinforce speed skating ice
Solve real-world problems in a 24-hour hackathon for undergraduate and graduate students
Professor Seok-Bum Ko is contributing his expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) to the climate-forward projects.
FROM THOROUGH MAGAZINE: The University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering produces well-trained, hard-working engineering grads. These engineers and the college's research expertise are critical components of a growing Saskatchewan economy.
FROM THOROUGH MAGAZINE: Layla Bekkaoui and Andrew Hardy say being on the Huskie Formula Racing team got them on the road to careers in the racing industry.
FROM THOROUGH MAGAZINE: USask Engineering students have positive feedback for the new program - and some suggestions for improvement.
FROM THOROUGH MAGAZINE: The University of Saskatchewan’s newly launched fundraising campaign is an opportunity to achieve critical renewal at the College of Engineering.
FROM THOROUGH MAGAZINE: USask Engineering dean Suzanne Kresta paused to consider her five-year term as dean.
FROM THOROUGH MAGAZINE: We asked our undergraduate and graduate student societies and our most active student design groups to reflect on their goals, accomplishments and challenges from the 2022-2023 academic year.
FROM THOROUGH MAGAZINE: The principle of co-creation helps engineers discover solutions that will work at a technical - and human - level.
Alumnus Murray Hunter (BE’59 Civil) has established a $1 million scholarship fund in his parents’ names to support undergraduate students in Engineering, AgBio or Education who need some financial support as they work toward their degrees.
If we want to attract and keep women in the engineering profession, we need to focus on why we build, not just what we build.
USask Engineering alumnus Dr. Hugh Wood has had a stellar career as an engineer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, community builder, educator and researcher.
Losing her father to kidney failure inspired Dr. Amira Abdelrasoul (PhD) to pivot her research direction and use her expertise in membrane science and nanotechnology to pursue a life-saving innovation: a wearable kidney.
Dr. Wen Jun (Chris) Zhang (PhD) was awarded the University of Saskatchewan's (USask) top honour of Distinguished Researcher.
The Engineering Library Learning Commons is a top study and collaboration space for students in the College of Engineering.
An engineer by trade, his heritage is just as important to Swamy, who received a Lifetime USask Alumni Achievement Award on October 19.
Curry received the Outstanding Impact Award at the 2023 USask Alumni Achievement Awards.
A graduate student in the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering (USask Engineering) is on a mission to make Saskatchewan roads safer for pedestrians and drivers.
Talia Iwanchysko was named a University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2023 recipient of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.
At the USask College of Engineering, Ryker Frank hits the books as hard as he hits the hole on running plays in Huskie football games.
2023 marks the first time master’s and PhD students participate in the college ceremony
USask Engineering's 42 donors made it the most engaged college on Giving Day, with the next highest having 21.
A major project to renovate the Hardy Lab to create the Engineering Design Hub is the only capital project featured during USask's one-day fundraising blitz.
Dr. Rama Gokaraju (PhD) is stepping into an interim leadership position with USask Engineering.
A multidisciplinary team of Saskatchewan researchers was awarded federal funding for their groundbreaking work exploring various facets of the structure and operation of small modular reactors (SMR).
Lisa Feldman and Scott Noble began their five-year terms as department heads in the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering on July 1.
Simonson's term begins July 1 and will last for up to one year or until a new dean is appointed.
Congratulations to our college's top graduates of 2023!
Alex Mayhew also received the APEGS Gold Medal, awarded to the USask Engineering undergrad with the highest academic average.
For nearly five years, students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have dedicated countless hours to develop a cube satellite that is now scheduled to be launched into space on June 3.
Shanleigh McKeown, described as a tour de force in the world of engineering student leadership, has won a 3M National Student Fellowship.
The competition is open to students who have completed the Rhetorical Communication (RCM) 200 or 300 class at the Graham School of Professional Development.
USask Engineering student Minh Au is one of 20 Canadian recipients of the McCall MacBain Scholarship.
Feldman, a civil engineering professor at USask Engineering, was appointed to the Technical Activities Committee of the 30,000-member American Concrete Institute.
The final report by the USask team studying the effects of sweeping on curling rocks will be published in 2024.
The Undergraduate Design Showcase, presented by the Saskatoon Engineering Society, highlights top student design projects from USask Engineering.
Speiser wins 2023 USask Indigenous Student Achievement Award
Farmer, who graduated with her chemical engineering degree in 2022, won two major Canada West awards as she wraps up her final year of U Sports eligibility.
USask Huskies student-athlete Dylan Bauman will be honoured during the Indigenous Student Achievement Awards Ceremony on March 9.
Young Innovators: Biofuel acts the same way as fossil fuel but is instead solely made of plant-based materials, which are more easily generated in nature.
Get to know Allison Grajczyk-Jelinski and Dylan Bauman, who will emcee the 46th Annual C.J. Mackenzie Gala of Engineering Excellence.
USask researchers say a safer and more effective cancer treatment may be clinically possible.
