USask and Olds College sign agriculture and livestock research MOU
Two of Canada’s leaders in agriculture and agri-food education and applied research, Olds College and the University of Saskatchewan (USask), signed a memorandum of understanding (...
Meet the RE-ENGINEERED instructional team
With our RE-ENGINEERED first-year program now launched this fall, USask Engineering is proud to introduce the program's six-person team of instructors.
USask Engineering hosts accreditation visit
The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) conducted its review virtually from Oct. 31 - Nov. 2.
USask researcher participates in national water survey as part of oil sands research
SASKATOON - Scientists are studying ways for plants and their associated microbes to clean up wastewater from oil sands operations.
USask Engineering grads students place third in AquaHacking Challenge
Students' ECOWATER project explores optimization of wastewater treatment plants.
Engineering students celebrate milestone in their degrees
USask Engineering officially inducted its second- and third-year students to their chosen disciplines at the annual Hard Hat Ceremony.
Alumni Ron and Jane Graham's $5.9 million gift supports Engineering, VIDO and more at USask
The University of Saskatchewan’s most generous alumni, Ron and Jane Graham, are supporting the College of Engineering, Huskie Athletics, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organiza...
2021 Schulich Leader begins studies in College of Engineering
Eva Sosnina is a University of Saskatchewan (USask) recipient of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship, the largest science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) sch...
Deep water: researchers find more below than previously thought
Examination of deep groundwater reservoirs has implications for a wide array of challenges, including the search for life on Mars and understanding the origins of life on Earth.
Looking ahead with Dean Suzanne Kresta
We spent a few minutes with Dean Kresta reflecting on key accomplishments since her arrival in 2018 and looking forward to what's next.
USask Engineering answers the call
College of Engineering shows it's ready to step up and collaborate - at every level - with an industry partner.
New first-year program is re-engineered for student success
Featured in the latest issue of Thorough magazine: The University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering is seeking to create the most effective first-year program in Canada.
New look, new purpose for Engineering Library space
When the space reopens this fall, students will find more room for studying and collaborating.
Yufeng Wang is building success in Saskatoon
Yufeng Wang came to USask as a scholar and emerged as a ground-breaking developer.
USask Engineering researcher developing technology that slows spoilage of fruits and vegetables
Reducing food waste after harvest will increase availability of food in developing countries and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Engineer lands prestigious scholarship to study gender discrimination in mining
USask PhD student Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley has been awarded a 2021 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
A time for reflection
Dean Suzanne Kresta's message to faculty, staff and students in the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering before Canada Day 2021.
Mapiour receives University Staff Excellence Award
The award recognizes staff members who have achieved excellence while demonstrating dedication and commitment to the university's Mission, Vision and Values and support of the Univ...
USask Engineering Spring 2021 Graduation Award Winners
Congratulations to our college's top graduates!
Rohel finds dual degree best of both worlds
After discovering his aptitude for math and physics in high school, Remington Rohel was up for the challenge of earning a university degree in engineering physics.
Statement from Dean Kresta about burial site found at former Kamloops Residential School
Dean Kresta released the following statement on May 31, 2021
First plans announced for fall teaching and learning at USask Engineering
College leadership has shared the first steps in planning for the reopening of the College of Engineering, in alignment with easing of public health restrictions.
USask Engineering PhD candidate wins best paper award
Heloisa Westphalen won Best Clinical Science Paper at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Life and Health Sciences Research Expo.
Peace earns recognition for safety leadership
Rob Peace has been awarded the 2021 USask Safety Recognition Award
Frey receives Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching
Engineering professor honoured at USask's annual Celebration of Teaching ceremony
Kresta named vice-chair of Engineering Deans Canada
Joins leadership of organization dedicated to excellence in engineering education and research
USask experts get big stage to highlight groundwater threats
Groundwater is usually out of sight, out of mind, but it just made the cover of Science, one of the world’s top academic journals.
Sami receives 3M national student fellowship
Samia Sami, set to graduate this spring from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering, is the recipient of a 3M National Student Fellowship.
Student-led cube satellite project draws closer to launch
A group of University of Saskatchewan (USask) students developing the province’s first cube satellite (RADSAT-SK) is getting closer to sending their project into orbit.
Mining scholarship a turning point for female engineering student
Jodi Boser decided that receiving the $12,000 Mining Futures Award from the International Minerals Innovation Institute was a sign that she should continue pursuing her engineering...
Student ingenuity on display at SES Undergraduate Design Showcase
Students present capstone design projects, competing for prize money and bragging rights
A year of adaptation, innovation and grit
March 13, 2020 was the last day of routine operation at USask Engineering and the beginning of a year unlike any other.
A passion for sustainable innovation
Electrical engineering student Samia Sami received the 2021 Global Citizen Youth Award from the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation. She has also been profiled in tw...
Via PostMedia Content Works: RE-ENGINEERED: Supporting student success
The University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering aims to deliver the most robust and effective first-year engineering program in Canada.
More funding for COVID-19 wastewater testing
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has been awarded $137,392 from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to conduct a six-month COVID-19 wastewater surveillance ...
There's more to McInnes than meets the eye
Dr. Adam McInnes (MD) isn't afraid to jump into things with both feet.
Dalai receives kudos for international collaboration
Ajay Dalai is the 2021 winner of the J.W. George Ivany Award for Internationalization.
Via the Daily Oil Bulletin: Building better steel for cold climates
A College of Engineering researcher says new funding from NSERC and Evraz could see cold-resistant steel developed more quickly.
USask's Dalai one of Canada's longest-serving CRCs
Dr. Ajay Dalai (PhD) was a petroleum engineer, early in his career at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering, when he was asked to explore a new research pat...
USask engineers developing air filter to deactivate COVID-19 virus
Chemical and biological engineering professor Jafar Soltan is working with PhD candidate Nazanin Charchi to develop technology that neutralizes the COVID-19 virus.
USask Engineering researcher awarded Canada Research Chair
Xiaodong Liang is the new Canada Research Chair in Technology Solutions for Energy Security in Remote, North and Indigenous Communities
Don't overlook ventilation as a COVID safety measure: USask HVAC expert
Carey Simonson, internationally recognized for his expertise in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technology, is pleased to see that people are talking about the imp...
University innovation needed in times of crisis: Kresta op-ed
The pandemic has driven home the point that local problems often require local solutions, USask Engineering Dean Suzanne Kresta writes in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.
Fifteen USask Engineering students make 2019-20 All-Academic Team
Huskie Athletics honours record number of athletes, trainers and managers
USask partners on made-in-Saskatchewan ventilator project
University of Saskatchewan Engineering was one part of the collaboration between USask and Saskatoon-based RMD Engineering Inc.
USask Engineering researchers receive NSERC funds to make food, pipelines safer
A total of five University of Saskatchewan researcher teams are partnering with industry on a wide range of projects.
New USask artificial intelligence makes 'smart' apps faster, more efficient
This research may lead to a different way to design apps and operating systems for digital devices such as tablets, phones and computers.
Overview: First-year Student Town Hall
College leaders held a question-and-answer session on Oct. 30 with first-year students in the College of Engineering.
Seven USask Engineering courses offered in Winter Term 2021 will have face-to-face component
The courses were approved by the USask Vice Provost's office.
COVID-19 levels in Saskatoon's wastewater point to upcoming increase in cases
New tool developed at USask to detect virus levels.
Overview: October Student Town Hall
College of Engineering Dean Suzanne Kresta and Associate Dean Academic Bruce Sparling held a virtual town hall Oct. 21 with undergraduate students to discuss Winter Term 2021 and o...
Tony Chung named a fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada
Dr. Chung is an internationally recognized expert in power system reliability, control and optimization, and development of smart grid technologies.
New first-year engineering program is 'RE-ENGINEERED' for student success
The new-look first year launches in fall 2021.
USask Engineering welcomes newest Schulich Leader
University of Saskatchewan (USask) Engineering student Arliss Sidloski is the recipient of a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship.
Engineering made-in-Saskatchewan solutions
Associate professor Travis Wiens connects the worlds of academia and industry.
Engineering researchers take aim at airborne COVID-19 virus
NSERC has provided funding for several projects.
Engineering labs go virtual
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering is developing innovative ways to give their students virtual alternatives to a traditional hands-on lab experience.
Maw receives national recognition for contributions to engineering education
Professor Sean Maw is among the inaugural class of fellows of the Canadian Engineering Education Association/Association Canadienne de L'Education en Genie (CEEA-ACEG).
Razavi selected as University of Bristol distinguished visiting professor
The U of B's Benjamin Meaker Distinguished Visiting Professorship is its flagship international research partnership program.
First years: Never fear, summer top ups are here!
By doing online summer top ups, you can be confident knowing you won't need to review high school material once classes begin.
USask Engineering researchers awarded NSERC grants for innovative projects
Canada's Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) has awarded researchers across USask $10.3 million for nearly 60 wide-ranging projects.
USask filter may lead to safer drinking water
Chemical engineering PhD student Zoroufchi Benis has recently been awarded a prestigious 2020 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.
USask Engineering Spring 2020 Graduation Award Winners
Congratulations to our college's top graduates.
Overview: May Student Town Hall
Undergraduate students were invited to a virtual town hall to learn more about online classes in the fall.
Huskies grads waiting to kick off pro football careers
Engineering grad Evan Machibroda is one of two Huskies who planned to be at a Canadian Football League training camp this month.
New research advances microbeam radiation therapy
An innovative radiation treatment that could one day be a valuable addition to conventional radiation therapy for inoperable brain and spinal tumours is one step closer.
Maw honoured with Celebration of Teaching Award
Dr. Sean Maw is the College of Engineering's 2019-20 winner of the Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching.
The sky's the limit, thanks to donor support
Tyrel Kostyk's success inside and outside the classroom has been recognized with donor-supported scholarships.
Jones gives it a Push in YXE
App firm founded by USask Engineering grad attracts international attention.
Engineering team shares top prize in business plan competition
Splitting the prize was a show of support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From business as usual to an empty building
It took only a handful of days for USask Engineering to move to remote operation.
Engineering grad student wins USask's 3 Minute Thesis Competition
Master's student Shaunti Bergen is researching the use of fire-resistant hydraulic fluid in underground potash mines.
USask Engineering advances new technology that turns waste into 'green' fuel
The synthesis gas or 'syngas' produced could be a cheaper alternative for generating heat, steam or power.
USask engineering team designing 3D-printable N95 masks to address global shortage
Using 3D printers, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) engineering team is designing a comfortable, reusable and sanitizable N95 class respirator mask aimed at protecting emergenc...
Machibroda wins Huskie All-Around Male Athlete Award
The award recognizes an upper-year male student-athlete “who during his entire career as a Huskie exhibited the highest qualities of sportsmanship and citizenship.”
USask alum wins top water prize
Dr. John Cherry, who earned his geological engineering degree from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), was named the 2020 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for discoveries that ha...
Overview: Undergraduate Town Hall
On Monday, April 6, College of Engineering Dean Suzanne Kresta and Associate Dean Academic Bruce Sparling held a virtual town hall meeting for undergraduate students.
USask unites: Engineering donates N95 masks
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering contributed N95 masks, gloves and more when USask called for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) for hea...
Kresta blazing trails at USask Engineering
Chemical engineer Dr. Suzanne Kresta became dean of the USask College of Engineering in January 2018. Read more in this article from the StarPhoenix's "Road to Higher Learning" fea...
Capstone design expos showcase student innovation
Students from the mechanical and chemical engineering disciplines are hosting design expos
The Plastics Puzzle Panel
College of Engineering invites guest panel to delve into the issue of single-use plastics.
USask Engineering launches research partnership with ag start-up
When your college is located in Canada’s agricultural heartland – that shapes its research priorities.
Via The Sheaf: SaskInvent building on its growth
USask innovation group faces a turning point
Nature inspires USask civil engineering student
The chance to work in nature, to protect nature and people is 'a wonderful thing,' says Harrison Bull.
USask master's thesis wins prestigious international award
Amir Rezaeivahdati, who completed his Master's degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, recently received the 2019 Outstanding Master's Thesis award from The ...
Toronto Star Op-Ed by Dean Suzanne Kresta
Canadian universities lead the OECD in delivering a skilled workforce
Dalai receives 'Distinguished Professor' title
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Distinguished Professorship Program was created to honour and celebrate outstanding achievement in research, scholarly or artistic work.
USask's Billinton honoured for lifetime achievement
When Roy Billinton was 16, he arrived in Canada and began working with his father as an apprentice electrician. At night, he studied to get his Grade 12, so he could go on to unive...
30 Years Later: Celebrating female engineers after École Polytechnique
USask engineering dean Suzanne Kresta helped spearhead a project to honour École Polytechnique victims and highlight what women have achieved as engineers in the 30 years since the...
New program opens doors for student start-ups
Five teams were each assigned to explore the business potential of a new USask technology, as part of USask Innovation Enterprise's summer entrepreneurs program.
Virtual failures offer real learning in USask engineering lab
Locally developed software helps students grasp key engineering concept
Sask Polytech and USask expand learning pathways for mining engineering technology students
A partnership between Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering (USask Engineering) enables students to complete both a diploma and a degre...
Oil and water: better monitoring needed to secure groundwater supplies, researchers say
SASKATOON - When it comes to groundwater quality, fracking receives much of the public attention but it's not the whole picture, according to hydrogeologists Grant Ferguson, who te...
CFI awards USask researchers $1.3M for new tools to advance leading edge projects
SASKATOON - Eight University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $1.3 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for state-of-the-art equipment to supp...
Schulich Leader scholars ready for next chapter
Morgan Beattie and Ashim Dhital have shared passions for family, balance and altruism that have led them to success.