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
Can we think beyond bans? A conversation about 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.
USask students launch balloon into near-space
The students are taking part in an international training program that is helping them become the next generation of space technology and engineering experts.
Saskatchewan's Apollo legacy
USask engineers made significant contributions to the NASA space program
Chen inducted into Canadian Academy of Engineering
Daniel Chen is recognized as a trailblazer in tissue engineering
College of Engineering scholar wins prestigious national award
University of Saskatchewan (USask) Biomedical Engineering student Adam McInnes has been awarded a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for research that will advance regenerative med...
World's first wearable kidney the goal of USask-led research team
An artificial portable kidney that could be worn by patients with renal failure is to be created by a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team, with federal funding.
College of Engineering opens doors to broader range of students
High school students no longer need to take Calculus 30 in high school to apply to the University of Saskatchewan's (USask) College of Engineering, which is striving to attract mor...
People of the Plan: Seeking Saskatchewan Solutions
Industry innovation and collaboration have always gone hand-in-hand for Dr. Carey Simonson (PhD).
Engineering researchers and manufacturer develop technology to detect pump wear
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team and fluid power systems company, Wil-Tech Industries Ltd. (WTI), are partnering to develop monitoring technology for predicting t...
Angie Bugg: Engineering Excellence
Angie Bugg (BE’85) has never let being a woman in a typically male-dominated field keep her from doing the things she wants to do, but she does recognize many women may feel those ...
Ning (Tate) Cao Appointed as La Borde Chair
The College of Engineering is happy to welcome Ning (Tate) Cao as our newest faculty member in the School of Professional Development. Beginning Friday, March 1, Tate will assume t...
USask-led team develops climate control technology for year-round home comfort
USask post-doctoral fellow Farid Bahiraei is working with mechanical engineering professor Dr. Carey Simonson (PhD) and industry partner Soheil Akbari of SenergyK Innovative Creati...
Canadian astronaut launches USask Spectrum science and engineering expo
Grade school and university students filled the chairs in Convocation Hall at the University of Saskatchewan last week for an opportunity to speak through a live video feed with Ca...
People of the Plan: Trailblazer in tissue engineering
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Daniel Chen (PhD) is working with an interdisciplinary USask research team from across campus to combine engineering and health sciences in the...
Carey Simonson recognized by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
Carey Simonson is an outstanding graduate student mentor. A Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, he has supervised over 50 gradu...
Engineering Faculty Members Awarded SHRF Santé Awards
Dr. Daniel Chen and Dr. Emily McWalter were recognized individually for their outstanding research
U of S students win recognition in international math contest
A group of University of Saskatchewan students distinguished itself in the world’s largest undergraduate mathematical modeling contest this spring.
$2.8-M NSERC-Cisco chair aims to transform the Internet of Things
University of Saskatchewan (U of S) engineering researcher Ha Nguyen has been awarded $1.38 million by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)—and m...
Professor Chris Zhang named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Dr. Chris Zhang was recently named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), an organization which is comprised of Canada's top engineers.
U of S research builds bones with 3D printer
Strand by strand, and layer by layer, Daniel Chen’s research team is inching closer to repairing and rebuilding bones with the use of 3D printing technology.
Engineering success
Suzanne Kresta, dean of the U of S College of Engineering, has been inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE).
Professor Daniel Chen named to Fellow of Engineering Institute of Canada
The College of Engineering is pleased to extend the heartiest of congratulations to Dr. Daniel Chen, Professor of Mechanical Engineering with the Division of Biomedical Engineering...
Astronaut training program leads U of S student to “Mars”
University of Saskatchewan graduate student Doug Campbell, who dreams of a career in space, is currently on a “space mission” to Mars, simulated deep in the Utah desert.
U of S Huskie Formula Racing team tracks down Top 20 finish
The University of Saskatchewan’s Huskie Formula Racing (HFR) team is riding high after gearing up to post a Top 20 finish while competing against the top student design teams in th...
Jim Bugg earns Provost's Teaching Award
Professor Jim Bugg of the Mechanical Engineering Department has been awarded the 2018 Provost's Teaching Award.
Civil Engineering MSc Student, Bjorn Vors, receives $5,000 USD scholarship
Bjorn Vors, a U of S civil engineering student under the supervision of Professor Lisa Feldman, recently received the ACI Foundation’s Stewart C. Watson Memorial Scholarship valued...
Teaching Excellence Awards - Congratulations to Debora Rolfes and JD Johnston
The College of Engineering is proud to announce that two of our faculty have received Teaching Excellence Awards from the USSU. Professor Debora Rolfes (Ron and Jane Graham School ...
Engineering mentor has been awarded the APEGS Brian Eckel Distinguished Service Award
APEGS has awarded Louis-Pierre (L.P.) Gagnon with this year’s APEGS Brian Eckel Distinguished Service Award.
Congratulations to Canadian Engineering Competition Winners
The College of Engineering's best and brightest brought home two titles from this year's Canadian Engineering Competition.
Professor Daniel Chen Among 12 Researchers Awarded SHRF Grant
The College of Engineering's own Professor Daniel Chen has been awarded a SHRF Collaborative Innovation Development grant.
U of S SCI-FI Camps funding boost will immerse youth in STEM
SASKATOON - The College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) will receive approximately $165,000 in new funding to support SCI-FI Camps, with the goal of engag...
Engineering students take home gold at Western Engineering Competition
The College of Engineering is proud to share news from the Western Engineering Competition (WEC) held this weekend in Burnaby BC.
College of Engineering adds 150 seats for undergraduate students
The College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is excited to announce that it has added 150 seats for undergraduate students for the upcoming 2018-2019 acade...
Mike Marsh, BE’79, announced as 42nd C.J. Mackenzie Distinguished Lecturer
The College of Engineering has a rich history spanning over the past 42 years of recognizing an alumnus who has achieved a position of eminence by honouring them at the C.J. Macken...
Engineering Physics student launches rocket at CaNoRock 2017
Liam Gray, an engineering physics student, took part in an exciting program in Norway this year by designing, building, and launching a rocket at CaNoRock.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Tomorrow, December 6, the College of Engineering encourages our students, faculty and staff to wear a white scarf or ribbon to honour the National Day of Remembrance and Action on ...
College of Engineering recognizes support, partnerships at Evening of Appreciation event
Engineering student Lyndsey Thorson knows the difference donors can make to the undergraduate experience.
Lest We Forget – Engineers who serve Canada
As Remembrance Day approaches the College of Engineering pays tribute to those students, faculty, and alumni who have served our country.
Mechanical engineering alumnus and Indigenous Peoples Initiatives Coordinator Matthew Dunn named to the 2017 CBC Future 40
The College of Engineering is proud to share that Matthew Dunn (BE 2004, MSc 2010) and the college’s Indigenous Peoples Initiatives Coordinator has been named to CBC Saskatchewan’s...
Professor Carey Simonson the U of S Distinguished Graduate Supervisor Award winner
Congratulations to Mechanical Engineering Professor Carey Simonson who has been named the U of S Distinguished Graduate Supervisor Award winner.
Researchers explore ways to remove antibiotics polluting lakes and rivers
Pre-treated barley straw is showing promise as an environmentally-friendly material that could be used to help soak up certain types of antibiotics polluting waterways.
Distinguished alumni offer career advice during leadership panel event
Always remain curious. Value teamwork. Demonstrate respect. Work hard, but don’t lose yourself in the process. Find the learning in everything you do.
Celebrating Engineering at the 2017 Hard Hat Ceremony
For aspiring electrical engineer Joydeepa Das, receiving her yellow hard hat marked another step toward realizing her dreams.
Alumnae Angie Bugg (BE’85) honoured in Canada 150 Citizens project
Angie Bugg (BE’85) was recently honoured as part of the U of S Canada 150 Citizens project.
Combining medicine and engineering to repair a damaged heart
The combination of the Canadian Light Source (CLS) synchrotron’s unique biomedical imaging and therapy (BMIT) beamline and the vision of a multi-discipline researcher from the Univ...
U of S researchers awarded $10.7M by NSERC
Sixty University of Saskatchewan (U of S) faculty and 27 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows have been awarded a total of $10.7 million by the federal Natural Sciences and ...
September Activities for Students
Engineering students, with the new academic school year around the corner, the College of Engineering has a full slate of events for September.
Alumnus Ralph Young (BE’67) named as 2017 Alumni Achievement Award recipient
The College of Engineering is pleased to share that alumnus Ralph Young (BE'67) has been announced as a 2017 recipient of the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association Alumni A...
College of Engineering Welcomes Distinguished Alumni for "Lessons in Leadership" Panel
The College of Engineering joins in the excitement of the fall semester beginning to share that on September 12th, our college be hosting another Leadership Panel with two high pro...
Researchers develop technique to reuse carbon dioxide and methane
Reusing carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane waste emissions from industrial sources is closer to reality, thanks to recent findings from the Canadian Light Source and the U of S.
Researchers develop technique to reuse carbon dioxide and methane
Reusing carbon dioxide and methane waste emissions from industrial sources is closer to reality, thanks to recent findings from the Canadian Light Source and a U of S research team...
Engineering student wins $100,000 Schulich Leadership Scholarship
The College of Engineering is proud of first year engineering student, Regan Wilson, for receiving a $100,000 Schulich Leadership Scholarship.
Mining in microgravity
Planetary exploration may be a step closer to reality thanks to a group of stargazing students at the University of Saskatchewan.
Engineering students discover dinosaur bones
Engineering students from the University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team (USST) have gained media attention for their discovery of dinosaur bones during their prep work for the C...
Huskie Formula Racing students relish in stellar performance in U.S.
The Huskie Formula Racing team is comprised of students across various disciplines working to conceive, design and fabricate an open-wheeled formula-style race car to compete in th...
Adam Bourassa and team to help NASA test atmospheric water vapour monitor
A recent article featured in CBC news highlighted the University of Saskatchewan's own Adam Bourassa and the rest of the team who are helping NASA test a water vapour monitor.
Developing new technology for cheaper biofuel
New University of Saskatchewan chemistry research could pave the way for cheaper gas and booze.
College of Engineering welcomes 64 of Canada’s top young innovators and entrepreneurs at SHAD Saskatchewan
The U of S is one of 13 partner universities involved with SHAD, an enrichment program for Canadian high school students focusing on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts a...