Solving various thermal spreading and contact resistance problems in the field

New book focuses on applying thermal spreading and contact resistance to help solve problems across a variety of engineering fields.

Spring engineering graduate completes degree after life-altering injury

In the spring of 2019, spring graduate Andrew Coombs could see the Engineering building through his window at the Health Sciences Centre.

Engineering students had a successful run at national toboggan race

A team of Memorial mechanical and civil engineering students competed last month in the annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) 2023 in Kelowna, B.C.

Memorial engineering programs rising in world rankings

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is fourth overall and first in industry partnerships among comprehensive Canadian universities.

Nearly $1-million infrastructure investment big boost for cutting edge research

Five diverse projects are benefitting from more than $970,000 in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

Mechanical engineering group places second in national design competition, donates prize money

A group of mechanical engineering students is a winner in the national 2021 Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) competition.

Return to campus set for July 13

To support the return to primarily in-person teaching and learning for fall semester 2021, all Memorial employees are expected to return to work on campus by Tuesday, July 13. Some employees may be required on campus earlier to support operational requirements, necessary services and Memorial’s core mandate.

Engineering research report celebrates innovation and excellence

Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science released its 2020 research report today, featuring the impactful and significant research of engineering professors and their students.

Dr. Greg Naterer receives national and international recognition

Dr. Greg Naterer, dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, is receiving both national and international awards for his research and leadership contributions.

Engineering students collaborate on a remote work term project with a community partner

How do two engineering students who have never met, design a greenhouse together during a pandemic?

Feb. 10 update

Update clarifying that Memorial will remain in a remote teaching, learning and work environment for the next two weeks. Information on travel restrictions; changes to density requirements; mental health resources.

Feb. 9 update for St. John's campuses

Based on the information released today by the provincial chief medical officer of health, Memorial University is supporting the province’s “circuit breaker” to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the St. John’s region.

Memorial is transitioning to a fully remote teaching, learning and work environment at the St. John’s, Signal Hill and Marine Institute campuses.

This change is in effect from Feb. 10-23. The university will continue to monitor the situation and will communicate any changes to this plan in advance.

Feb. 8 update for St. John's campuses

Based on the Feb. 8 COVID-19 update from the provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health, and meetings with Public Health about Memorial specifically, Memorial University has made some changes to operations on the St. John’s, Marine Institute and Signal Hill campuses. There are no changes at Grenfell Campus or the Labrador Institute.

Information about winter 2021 weather-related closures

As winter semester 2021 is primarily a remote teaching and learning environment, there are some changes to Memorial’s typical process for adverse weather. In the event of severe weather, buildings will be closed at the St. John’s, Signal Hill and Marine Institute campuses. Regularly scheduled on-campus classes and activities will be cancelled. Remote and online classes will continue. Staff should follow the usual snow day process for their unit. For more information, visit the Gazette.

Engineering researchers on World's Top 2% Scientists List

Eight researchers from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science are on the World’s Top 2% Scientists list.

Update on winter 2021 semester

Memorial will continue to operate in a primarily remote teaching and learning environment for the winter 2021 semester. This decision was taken in a special meeting of the university Senate today. Read more in the Gazette.

Help limit the spread: Memorial endorses COVID Alert app

Recently the province of Newfoundland and Labrador adopted the new COVID Alert app to help prevent the spread of the virus. The app is designed to let Canadians know whether they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Memorial is endorsing the app and encourages faculty, staff and students to voluntarily download the app for free to help protect yourself and others.

Non-medical face masks mandatory beginning Aug. 24

Since early July, Memorial has strongly encouraged wearing non-medical masks while on campus. Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 masks must be worn in public indoor spaces in Newfoundland and Labrador as issued in a special measures order by Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Medical Officer. Therefore, non-medical masks will be mandatory beginning on Monday for Memorial faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Engineering alumnus receives faculty's Distinguished Alumni Award

The 2019 recipient of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science's Distinguished Alumni Award is John Whelan.

Laboratory instruction for some engineering students

As a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial is offering online/remote learning for students enrolled in the spring and fall 2020 semesters.

However, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science will deliver some in-person, on-campus laboratory instruction for select courses in the fall 2020 semester that include a laboratory component.

COVID-19 prevention best practices

The province has been successful at flattening the curve of COVID-19. It’s important to continue to be vigilant and ensure we keep in mind that preventing another outbreak or minimizing impacts will depend on our collective adherence to best practices.

Update on fall semester

On July 14 undergraduate students of Memorial University will begin the course registration process for the fall semester. In preparation for this task, we would like to remind the university community that teaching and learning will take place in a primarily remote and online teaching and learning environment in fall 2020.

Correction: Update on fall semester

Students in designated courses in Engineering will have limited forms of in-person, on-campus lab activities which will be communicated separately from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science to students. Incorrect information appeared in an earlier Newsline message.

Fall fees

Suspension of two student fees to continue in fall semester

Alert Level 2 update: living in our campus communities with COVID-19

As the province moves to alert level 2, Memorial has completed the process to provide faculty access to their individual offices on the St. John’s campus, the libraries are moving to expand services in all six of their branches and the Botanical Garden has opened for the season with health and safety measures in place.

Campus access: remaining buildings on St. John`s Campus

As a follow up regarding building access for faculty on St. John’s campus, beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, all remaining buildings including Physical Education, St. John’s College, Music, Spencer, Coughlan College and Ocean Sciences Centre will be ready for faculty members to return to their individual offices from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Doors will remain locked and access will be by key or card access, which can be coordinated with your unit's key requester.

Faculty access to additional buildings on St. John’s campus

As a follow up regarding building access for faculty on St. John`s campus, beginning Monday, June 22, buildings for Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Education, Queen’s College, Business, Henrietta Harvey and Biotechnology will be ready for individual faculty members to return from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Doors will remain locked and access will be by key or card access.

Faculty access to Bruneau, Engineering and Earth Sciences buildings starts Thursday

As a follow up to last week’s message regarding building access for faculty on St. John`s campus, beginning Thursday, June 18, Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Engineering and Earth Sciences buildings will be ready for individual faculty members to return from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Plan for faculty return to campus

As a follow up to last week’s message, we want to provide an update regarding the plan to enable faculty to return to individual offices on a more regular basis.

Update: Guiding Principles for Living with COVID-19 in our communities and more

Newfoundland and Labrador continues to operate under Public Health COVID-19 Alert Levels, which outline services, businesses and functions allowed to operate at each alert level. The province is currently scheduled to move to Alert Level 3 on Monday, June 8. Work is ongoing at Memorial to implement a phased resumption of on-campus academic, research and administrative activities, in consideration of government’s five-level approach.

Memorial's Pension Plan during the COVID-19 pandemic

We are living in unprecedented socio-economic times. As a result, many pension plan members, both retired and still working, may be concerned about their pension and their own long term financial security.

As you might expect, the Memorial University Pension Plan, like many others across the country, has experienced some financial challenges due to the investment market turmoil brought on by the combined effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and world oil prices.

Memorial to offer remote program delivery for fall 2020

Memorial University will welcome new and returning students to a primarily remote teaching and learning environment for the fall semester. Full in-person, on-campus courses will not resume before January 2021.

COVID-19 update to university

As we approach Monday, May 11, and the scheduled move to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 as outlined by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, many of you may wonder what that means for Memorial. At this point, none of the restrictions currently in place at Memorial will change if the Level 4 status is implemented by the province on May 11.

Student developing personal protective equipment testing facility

A mechanical engineering student has developed a prototype of a personal protective equipment (PPE) testing facility for locally made surgical masks.

Update from the Department of Human Resources

Further to previous messaging from the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) regarding the ramping up of remote work, managers should now be engaging with all staff to determine work that can be completed remotely.

Guide to Financial Supports and Programs

Student Life has created a comprehensive Guide to Financial Supports and Employment Programs.

Self-Service Grading Option page extended for 24 hours

As this has been an unprecedented semester and some instructors will not be able to submit Winter 2020 grades until April 25, the Student Self-Service Grading Option page will remain available to students for an additional 24 hours, closing on Sunday, April 26 at 12:00 p.m. (NDT).

Status of fall 2020 semester

Memorial University is actively considering scenarios for innovative program delivery for the fall 2020 semester. We are committed to providing students with full access to our quality academic programs, despite the challenges that may come.

Building update April 16: Further building access controls for all campuses

Message from the President and Provost

Due to the unprecedented emergency situation that has resulted in the declaration of a Public Health Emergency in Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial University is enacting further measures related to buildings access on all our campuses to enhance social distancing and keep our community safe. By ensuring we are aware of who is on campus, we are better able to protect the health and safety of our faculty, staff and students who must come to campus.

Update on general admissions for 2020-21 academic year

On Tuesday, April 14, Memorial’s Senate waived the undergraduate general admission overall average requirement of 70 per cent for Newfoundland and Labrador high school students in the graduating class of 2020 who apply to attend Memorial University in the 2020-21 academic year (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, or Spring 2021).

Reminder: Personal protective equipment (PPE) collection

As a reminder, Memorial continues to identify and collect personal protective equipment (PPE) which may be held by units throughout the university.

St. John's campus revised building hours

Effective April 9, Memorial is phasing in reduced building access on St. John's campus, beginning with reduced building hours. Buildings will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday and will be locked on weekends and holidays. 

Student emergency funds

Many students are facing a range of stressful disruptions in their lives as a result of the worldwide health pandemic. Cancellation of all in-person classes, a full move to remote learning and having to quickly vacate residences – combined with isolation measures, job loss and travel bans – have created particular hardships for students who lack other supports.

A message from Dr. Vianne Timmons

As we start the week, I wanted to pause for a moment to express a sincere thank you to the hundreds of critical employees who have been working tirelessly and constantly since the start of Memorial’s COVID-19 response.

Update on student fees and PAS/FAL choice

Suspension of two student fees for spring semester and update on PAS/FAL choice

Spring registration update

Information on revised start date for Spring registration for graduate and undergraduate students

Message to the university community from Dr. Gary Kachanoski

This has been a momentous week at Memorial as the first week of remote instruction draws to a close. I want to send a heartfelt thanks to all of our students, faculty and staff for your patience, hard work and perseverance in making this transition happen. It has taken an army of people to get us here, and the job is certainly not over yet. We must continue to work together toward the successful completion of the winter 2020 semester for our students.

Update on Feild Hall residence, research and the Writing Centre

Update on Feild Hall residence; on-campus research and scholarly activities, fieldwork and interaction with research participants; and the Writing Centre

Statement on Feild Hall residence

The health and safety of our students is our primary concern during these unprecedented times. In consultation with Memorial University, The Graduate Students’ Union (GSU) has given notice to Feild Hall residents notice to vacate the building. This decision was made based on health and safety considerations. Memorial has made an offer to relocate students to another residence, MacPherson Hall. The university is providing each of the residents a room at a discounted rate so that they will pay no additional rent. As well, the university will provide the students, at a discounted rate, access to the university meal plan.

Student Update

Information on counselling services and computer labs

Faculty and staff update on critical functions, remote work and prioritizing work assignments

Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to work together to transition our operations while maintaining our commitment to support students, faculty and staff. Over the past week you’ve likely had questions about what you should be working on from home. The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and your managers have been working to identity what functions are most critical at this time, and how we continue our work during this uncertain time.

Updates on enrolment verification, remote academic advising, bookstore resources

This update includes information about Registrar's Office and School of Graduate Studies processing times, remote academic advising options at all campuses and resources available for students from the bookstore.

Processing and service times for Registrar's Office and School of Graduate Studies

Most of the Registrar’s Office staff and School of Graduate Studies staff are working remotely. As a result, processing and service times for many of our services have increased, including requests for enrolment verification letters, official transcripts, supporting admission documents, etc. As we continue to practice social distancing, we are discouraging students from coming on campus at this time to drop off or pick up documents. Please do not visit our offices at this time.

Health Research Ethics Authority Research Ethics Office

The Health Research Ethics Authority (HREA) Research Ethics Office (REO) has been closely monitoring the developments related to COVID-19. In light of recent restrictions, the REO of the Health Research Ethics Board (HREB) wishes to advise researchers that, effective immediately, their research protocols must be modified or delayed to avoid face-to-face personal interactions with research participants.

UPDATED INFORMATION: Classrooms, teaching labs and study rooms closing on all campuses

Updated opening hours and occupancy limits for computer labs that remain open for students who do not have personal computer access for remote learning.

Update on spring semester, spring convocation and MUNSafe

Memorial’s spring semester, including intersession and summer session, will continue with remote instruction of all courses at all campuses. This means in-person on-campus courses will not resume before September 2020 Additionally, Memorial will will postpone Spring Convocation 2020 ceremonies that were scheduled for May 14 in Corner Brook and May 26-29 in St. John’s.

Classrooms, teaching labs and study rooms closing on all campuses

Effective tomorrow, Monday, March 23, instruction at Memorial University officially resumes remotely.

Accessible remote teaching and learning guidelines

The Blundon Centre has developed guidelines to assist faculty and instructors with incorporating accessibility into remote teaching and learning approaches.

Message from the President to the University Community

This has been an unprecedented week for our university and our communities. I hope you are each taking care of yourselves, practicing social distancing and hand washing, and doing your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Supporting research activities during COVID-19

As Memorial and the world assess the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial is committed to supporting our researchers in continuing their research activities.

Update for engineering co-operative education students regarding current and upcoming work terms

The Faculty's Engineering Co-operative Education Office has created this frequently asked questions document that will continue to be updated as decisions are made and information is available to be shared.

Academic updates

Spring semester registration, waived regulations and more information for students

Update for students, employees and instructors

Information for instructors, remote workers, students and employees.

Update on final exams for Winter 2020 semester

Students are advised that there will be no final exams taking place on campus in April. This includes both on campus and online invigilated exams. A proposal regarding final exams has been approved.

Update from the Office of the Vice-President (Research)

Activities for faculty, staff and students (undergraduate and graduate) in all research laboratories will be suspended from 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, onward.

Update for employees regarding work arrangements

Following the message earlier today regarding suspension of classes, employees should consult with their managers immediately regarding their work arrangement.

Update on suspension of classes and change in library hours - 12:55 p.m.

Based on ongoing consultation with units and a determination of their ability to be responsive, and the evolving public health environment, Memorial University has moved up the timeline for suspension of all classes. As of end of day Tuesday, March 17, all classes (in person and online) on all campuses will be suspended. Unless your individual instructor has advised otherwise, all academic programming, including midterms and evening classes, will go ahead today, March 17. Remote delivery of classes is scheduled to resume on Monday, March 23, as previously announced. Students with questions about their classes should contact their instructor.

Update on COVID-19 response - March 16

This important update includes information for students, faculty and staff. Of particular note: all students who reside on the island of Newfoundland are required to vacate student residences by end of day, Friday, March 20. Childcare Centre is closed immediately until further notice. Memorial is encouraging remote work with the understanding that university priorities are the health and safety of students, faculty and staff; maintaining the academic integrity of the semester; and critical university operations. To allow for social distancing and to help employees manage the current demands, employees are asked to work with their supervisor to facilitate remote work arrangements where operationally feasible. Unless you currently have arrangements with your supervisor, report to work as scheduled.

Students transforming future of travel at Elon Musk's SpaceX

What happens when undergraduate students try to solve a problem that has never been solved before?

If you're a member of the Paradigm Hyperloop team it becomes a multi-year roller coaster ride.

MCE among top five emerging entrepreneurship centres in the world

The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE) has been recognized as one of the top five emerging entrepreneurship centres in the world.

Inaugural iron pin ceremony welcomes first-year engineering students into the program

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science held its first iron pin ceremony.

The big 5-0 - Celebrating 50 years of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science with Canada's first woman astronaut

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is celebrating its golden anniversary this weekend with more than 200 alumni and friends, including Canadian space legend Dr. Roberta Bondar.

We're golden: Celebrating 50 years of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

In the fall of 1969, a newly created Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial welcomed 155 students into a full engineering program for the first time.

Highest honour: Mechanical engineering professor receives prestigious national award

A member of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science has been honoured with the highest award in Canada for contributions to engineering heat transfer.

On top of the world: Engineering alum pushes his limits by summiting Mount Everest

He has visited 94 countries. Swam with great white sharks off the coast of South Africa. Slept in a tent in the Serengeti. Hiked in the Amazon jungle and in the Congo with mountain gorillas.

Building better ideas: Graduate-led design for accessibility wins student design competition

An innovative student group won the third annual Memorial University Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering Design Competition recently.

'Big difference' - Emerging mechanical engineer named Terra Nova Young Innovator

Dr. Xili Duan’s research could be a game changer for people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond.

Second-place finishes for engineering students at national engineering competition

Two mechanical engineering student teams finished second at the recent Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC), hosted by the University of Waterloo.

Public invited to Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science open house

Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science will host its annual public open house on Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the S. J. Carew (Engineering) Building on Memorial’s St. John’s campus.

World stage

Two Memorial University entrepreneurs are heading to the University Startup World Cup in Denmark next week.

Student focused: Engineering professor receives Atlantic Canadian Distinguished Teaching Award

The secret to Dr. Geoff Rideout’s teaching success is rooted in his passion for his students, their success, and his unique ability to view the curriculum he teaches from his students’ perspective.

Engineering health care: Business development via local and international opportunities

Two engineering students are tackling some real world health challenges with their companies BreatheSuite and VitalMIST.

Mel Woodward Cup invests $40,000 in student entrepreneurs

Innovative business ideas related to health care and lighting design won the top prizes at the 2018 Mel Woodward Cup on March 28.

Crowd favourite

A team of winter-minded Memorial engineering students competed in the 44th annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) in Kitchener, Ont., from Jan. 24-28.

Ideas with purpose

The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE) is helping students, staff and faculty at Memorial develop business ideas with a purpose.

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Reunion 2017 postponed to later date

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science has decided to postpone its Reunion 2017, which was originally set for September 8, to a date in October. 

Finding the sweet spot

Dr. Geoff Rideout, mechanical engineering professor and director of first-year engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, researches how to predict and control vibrations. His research, as a member of Memorial’s Drilling Technology Laboratory led by Dr. Steve Butt, can help in the design of efficient and reliable drill strings for the oil and gas industry.

From Nigeria to N.L.

Peter Ogban’s path from Nigeria to Newfoundland to pursue a PhD in mechanical engineering was slightly circuitous.

Mechanical engineering students place second in national competition

Six senior mechanical engineering students recently placed second for their design of a 3D printer. They were competing in a national design competition, the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) National Design Competition for three-dimensional, or 3D, Printing.

Registration is now open for Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Reunion 2017!

We had such a great time with you at Reunion 2016, we’re back this year with Reunion 2017! On September 8, come remember your days at Memorial and explore the university as it is today.

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science receives positive accreditation review of undergraduate programs

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science has received good news of a positive accreditation decision for its six undergraduate programs from the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

Engineering professor named Fellow of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Yuri Muzychka, professor and department head of mechanical engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, has been named Fellow of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) for his significant research and teaching contributions to the fields of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Faculty awards went to all female students at regional science fair

On April 7-8, 2017, more than 200 regional junior high and high school science students came together at MacDonald Drive Junior High School for the 37th annual Eastern Regional Science & Technology Fair.

No limits: Engineering graduate and entrepreneur's future full of possibilities

Memorial’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science prides itself on the high-calibre of its students and graduates.

Mechanical engineering students showcase their senior design projects

On April 5, the Memorial University CSME Student Chapter held its second annual MUN CSME Design Competition.

Floating on air

Nine students from Memorial University travelled to Texas in January 2016 and presented their design for a prototype of a high-speed ground transport vehicle that floats on air bearings in a vacuum tube. They were participating in the SpaceX hyperloop pod competition created by Canadian-American billionaire inventor and entrepreneur, Elon Musk.

Giant presence

Dr. Angus Bruneau, founding dean of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial, has passed away at the age of 81.

International impact

Dr. Ali Nasiri, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded the Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Award.”

Dr. Kevin Pope honoured with national award

The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) has awarded Dr. Kevin Pope the CSME I.W. Smith Award for his outstanding achievement in creative mechanical engineering.

Core Science Facility tender cancelled; will be revised, re-issued

Memorial University has cancelled the major construction tender for its Core Science Facility (CSF) because the bids received for this work were higher than expected.

Breaking the ice: CARD Chair in Ice Mechanics focusing on Arctic, sub-Arctic

Dr. Rocky Taylor has had a fascination with ice since he was a kid growing up in a small community northwest of St. Anthony, NL, known as the iceberg capital of the world.

By design: Baja team makes it to design finals at international competition

Memorial’s Baja SAE team moved up six spots over last year and achieved their highest ranking to date during competition in Rochester, N.Y., June 9-12.

National recognition: Dean, Regent inducted into Canadian Academy of Engineering

An industry expert and a nationally respected academic leader are among the latest inductees into the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE).

Memorial University CSME Student Chapter held the first annual MUN CSME Design Competition

On March 31, the Memorial University CSME Student Chapter held its debut public event, the first annual MUN CSME Design Competition. 

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science releases 2015 Annual Research report

The faculty's 2015 Annual Research Report now available online.

Blowin' in the wind

All across the world, energy demands are at an all time high. This global issue is complex – no two regions are exactly alike and each faces a unique challenge. Managing the global energy crisis requires some mass-scale creative problem solving.

Blowin' in the wind

All across the world, energy demands are at an all time high. This global issue is complex – no two regions are exactly alike and each faces a unique challenge. Managing the global energy crisis requires some mass-scale creative problem solving.

Dynamic duo

At the recent Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC), hosted by McGill University, students Katy Warren and Peter Snow represented Memorial well and won second place in the re-engineering category.

Engineering solutions: Engineering students advance to national competition for second year in a row

For the second year in a row, engineering students competed – and performed well – at the annual Atlantic Engineering Competition, which, this year, was hosted by the University of New Brunswick.

Marine icing: Detection and modelling

Working in harsh environments has many challenges. The first thing that comes to mind is the challenge of navigating through icy waters, but equally important are the challenges associated with ice build up on vessels. Ice buildup can quickly damage vessels and equipment and make them unstable. This, in turn, puts the lives of the people who work on such vessels in danger. The Marine Icing Research Group at Memorial, which consists of Dr. Yuri Muzychka and a team of faculty and graduate student researchers, is working to develop new technologies that will accurately predict and monitor marine icing conditions to help prevent ice buildup.

Six universities, one mission: Hyperloop pod team advances in competition

No one was really surprised when Elon Musk took the stage on the final day of the SpaceX hyperloop pod competition design weekend.

Public lecture to talk about potential offshore oil spill accidents

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University will host a public lecture on Wednesday, Dec. 16 to talk about offshore oil spill response in harsh environments using enhanced dispersion and biodegradation.

New Teaching and Learning Chair in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Dr. Janna Rosales is the inaugural Chair for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

New Teaching and Learning Chair in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Dr. Janna Rosales is the inaugural Chair for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

So surreal: Engineering student is Canada's Smartest Person

Fourth-year electrical engineering student Katy Warren beat out seven other finalists on the Nov. 22 finale of CBC Television’s Canada’s Smartest Person and claimed the show's coveted title.

Engineering student wins CIM scholarship at annual mining conference

Fifth-year mechanical engineering student Nathan Ash received a $3,000 scholarship from the Canadian Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Newfoundland Branch.

Is a Memorial engineering student Canada's Smartest Person?

Winning in the fourth round of CBC’s competition series, Canada’s Smartest Person, on Oct. 25, earned fourth-year electrical engineering student Katy Warren a spot in the finals to compete against six other finalists to claim the title of Canada’s Smartest Person.

Baja team improves speed and confidence at international competition

With its 42nd-place finish at the Baja SAE competition in Maryland this past spring, Memorial’s baja team is pleased with its overall performance and final results.

Doug Oldford awarded Suncor Challenge Coin

Retiring Memorial engineering co-op coordinator Doug Oldford has a coin that money can’t buy.

Dr. Greg Naterer honoured with national award

The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) has awarded Dr. Greg Naterer the Robert W. Angus Medal for his outstanding contributions to the management and practice of mechanical engineering.

New engineering graduate is taking the lead

When Memorial engineering graduate TeAndra Thomas returns to her native Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), the 23-year-old will start working with Fortis TCI, a subsidiary of St. John’s-headquartered Fortis Inc.

Gordon Jin inducted as EIC Fellow

Gordon Jin, academic staff member for co-operative education with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, was inducted as a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) on May 26 for his contributions to the profession. He was one of 21 engineers in Canada inducted during the institute’s annual awards gala in Montreal.

Living the dream

For St. John’s native Mollie Jameson, the dream of one day working at Fisher Price has become a reality. After seeing an online job posting, submitting her resume and following up with a phone call that accidentally put her on the line with the company’s chief engineer, the fourth-year mechanical engineering student is currently completing her fifth work term at the American toy company and it is everything she had dreamed it would be and more.

Video series recognizes Memorial's ambitious goal of doubling research

Memorial University is proud to launch Research in Focus, a four-part video series that recognizes the university’s research aspirations for the next five years.

Biofuels: a clean energy alternative

Heating your home or powering your car using fuel made from scraps of wood and food waste is not necessarily a farfetched idea.

Memorial engineering students dominated at engineering competition

Memorial engineering students competed at the 31st annual Atlantic Engineering Competition (AEC) held at Dalhousie University, Jan. 16-18 and with three first-place wins, a second-place win and four third-place wins, students from Memorial dominated the competition.

Memorial engineering students dominated at engineering competition

Memorial engineering students competed at the 31st annual Atlantic Engineering Competition (AEC) held at Dalhousie University, Jan. 16-18 and with three first-place wins, a second-place win and four third-place wins, students from Memorial dominated the competition.

Our double vision is 2020

Memorial’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is expanding to meet needs of the province

Off-road lessons: Engineering students place well in international racing competition

Team Memorial Baja finished 52nd out of 90 universities at the Baja SAE competition in Peoria, Ill., June 4-7.