Tuckamore Technologies won $2,500 for the most promising early-stage idea

Killick-1 Scheduled to Launch to International Space Station on March 21, 2024

Meeting our future Engineering students at the Open House event

Engineering alumna Jennifer Williams was named one of the Atlantic Canada’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Business in 2024!

Third most improved team at the 50th National Concrete Toboggan Race

Engineering students make a positive difference in our local community

Mechanical Engineering students got 2nd place at AEC 2024!

Among 177 students from 13 membership societies across the Atlantic Provinces, Memorial University’s Engineering Faculty students got 2nd place and qualify for nationals - Stefan Rohm (Term 5) and Ruth Pepple (Term 3).

Federal government funding of $8 million for communication technology

Federal government funding of $8 million over eight years will support his research into what the wireless world could look like in years to come.

Generous donation from Cenovus

Cenovus donation to FEAS

Generous Software Donation from Petroleum Experts Ltd

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to acknowledge that Petroleum Experts Ltd. (Petex) has donated licences of their software suite to Memorial University of Newfoundland. 

Engineering laboratory instructor receives President’s Award

Caroline Koenig received the President’s Award for Outstanding Teaching (Lecturers and Instructional Staff) during the President’s Awards ceremony, held on Dec. 8.

Engineering professor named University Research Professor

Dr. Stephen Butt was officially named a University Research Professor during the President’s Awards ceremony, held on Dec. 8.

Engineering Exchange: Q&A with Dr. Doug Smith

Check out this 'Engineering Exchange' with ocean and naval architectural engineering professor Dr. Doug Smith.

Memorial’s inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair strengthens communications technologies research capacity

Imagine a wireless world without limits – that’s the focus of Dr. Trung Duong’s leading-edge research.

First-year students welcomed into engineering program

The sixth-annual iron pin ceremony officially welcomed first-year engineering students to the engineering community.

International conference focused on climate change a huge success

This past August, the sixth annual Persistent, Emerging and Organic PoLlution in the Environment (PEOPLE) conference was held in Montreal.

Engineering professor appointed president of national society

Dr. Bing Chen has been appointed president of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering for 2024-25.

Home snow

Memorial University to host 2024 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race

Banting fellow funded $140,000 to mitigate oily wastewater, capture carbon dioxide in Arctic and Atlantic oceans

New applications for micro-organisms in the marine environment to remove contaminants, produce valuable products and help mitigate climate change.

Public lecture on the role of carbon capture utilization and storage in green energy transition

A public lecture titled, The role of carbon capture utilization and storage in green energy transition, is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. in the Fortis Angus Bruneau Engineering Lecture Theatre, rm. EN2006.

Hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial and the Professional Engineers & Geoscientists Newfoundland & Labrador, this event for Let’s Talk Science Week will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. (Newfoundland time) on Memorial’s St. John’s campus in the S.J. Carew (Engineering) Bldg., rm. EN2006.

All are welcome. Free parking in lot 60. Reception to follow talk.

Amazon Robotics scouts Memorial students for work terms, careers

As a possible career, Ahmed Hassan highly recommends working for a little company you may have heard of: Amazon.

Engineering research report celebrates extraordinary, creative and impactful research

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science has released its 2023 research report, highlighting the research led by engineering professors and their students.

First-year students awarded $220,000 in STEM scholarships

Two Memorial University first-year students have been awarded “Canada’s most coveted scholarships.”

Engineering professor featured on CBC's The Broadcast

Civil engineering professor Dr. Noori Saady was recently featured on CBC's The Broadcast with Paula Gale.

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.

In tribute: Retired engineering professor Dr. Gary Sabin remembered

Dr. Gary Charles Wesley Sabin, a retired professor of engineering, passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver on July 25, after a brief illness.

Memorial teams win national climate competition

Two Memorial-led projects that tackle plastic waste have topped a national climate competition.

Enactus Memorial’s Project R3D and BioLabMate were two of four winners in the inaugural Ocean Communities Climate Challenge recently held by the Ocean Startup Project.

Industry engagement event focuses on academia-industry collaborations

More than 120 delegates representing approx. 30 companies attended the second annual Industry Engagement Day on July 5, hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

Engineering participated in an event aimed at educating youth about the mining industry

Members of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s Department of Process Engineering attended the Young Minds in Mining Showcase, held at Valmont Academy in King’s Point last month.

June 23: Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day

June 23 marks the 10th annual celebration of International Women in Engineering Day.

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is proud of its own and their exemplary undertakings. We are proud to profile our women engineers in a video series.

Making safety seen on International Women in Engineering Day

Today marks the 10th annual International Women in Engineering Day.

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science asked some of Memorial’s women engineers how they help to make safety seen.

Memorial professor inducted into national engineering academy

A member of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is one of the newest fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE).

MUN SailBot team competed in international sailing competition

The MUN SailBot team competed in the International Robotic Sailing Regatta at Camp Bauercrest on Lake Attitash in Amesbury, MA, June 4-9.

Engineering students designing, building and testing second satellite

Memorial engineering students are designing, building and testing not one, but two, nano-satellites to launch and operate in space.

The Paradigm Hyperloop team competed at international ground vehicle competition

The Paradigm Hyperloop team competed at the 30th annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) hosted by Oakland University in Rochester, MI, June 2-5.

Engineering Exchange: Q&A with Laura Pittman (B.Eng.'13)

Laura Pittman graduated from Memorial’s bachelor of engineering program in mechanical engineering in 2013. Originally from St. John’s, she is currently living and working in Washington, D.C. at McKinsey & Company where she is a leader in their Life Science program. Ms. Pittman is helping to expand healthcare innovation by educating physicians on life-saving therapies.

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.

A PhD and Governor General’s Gold Medal for graduation

Sylvester Boadi Aboagye is celebrating his golden moment.

3, 2, 1: Fall launch for student-designed and -built miniature satellite

The Memorial University Killick-1 CubeSat team is close to launching its creation into space.

The next step is sending the CubeSat, or miniature satellite, to the CSA for integration into the Nanoracks launcher this fall.

Engineering women students making a difference

Members of Memorial’s chapter of Robogals are helping to make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) more accessible to youth in Newfoundland and Labrador, all while navigating their engineering studies.

Memorial Engineering Outreach is rebuilding capacity

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s Memorial Engineering Outreach (MEO) office offers experiential science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities for youth in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Second annual student pitch/sponsorship event was a huge success

Memorial University’s Student Design Hub hosted the second annual Student Design Showcase on May 3.

ICC Canada, Memorial University to benefit from more than $91-million federal investment

A landmark research investment by the federal government will position Canada and Inuit as world leaders in sustainable Arctic shipping.

Outstanding work term experiences celebrated at award ceremony

The Faculty of Engineering’s Co-operative Education Office recognized engineering work term students and employers recently.

Student presentations took centre stage at IEEE Night

On Monday, April 3, electrical and computer engineering students came together for IEEE Night.

Student teams to pitch to potential sponsors at Student Design Showcase

Memorial University’s Student Design Hub will host a student pitch/fundraiser event on Wednesday, May 3.

Engineering student recognized among Canada's elite

Heidi Simspon received an honourable mention at the 2022 Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) Student of the Year Awards.

Memorial students perform well at national competition

Memorial engineering students Victory Aifuwa and Sophia White, along with business students Solina Mi and Erin Jollimore, competed in the 2023 Engineering and Commerce Case Competition (ENGCOMM) at Concordia University in Montreal this past weekend.

Faculty of Engineering sponsors regional science fair

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science sponsored six awards, one for each discipline, at the Eastern Newfoundland Science and Technology Fair.

Open House a go

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is excited to open its doors to the general public this weekend.

Enactus Memorial wins Atlantic Canada title with new project

A student project that tackles plastic waste pollution recently took home a regional title for Memorial.

Project R3D, created by Enactus Memorial in November, won the Scotiabank Climate Change Challenge at the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition for Atlantic Canada earlier this month. The group will compete at nationals in Montreal, Que., in May.

Celebrating International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day!

Dr. Octavia Dobre, dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, gathered with women, persons who identify as women and persons who identify as non-binary in the faculty to celebrate this important day.

Program seeking experts and real-world business challenges

A new program at Memorial University is seeking industry professionals across North America to help develop Newfoundland and Labrador’s next high-growth startup.

More than $27 million for training and upskilling in N.L. tech sector

A federal government investment will support technology training and upskilling education in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Black History Month: Highlighting students from Memorial’s National Society of Black Engineers

February is Black History Month.

Learn about just some of the achievements and unique experiences of members of the Memorial’s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers as they navigate their engineering studies, as well as insights from alumni about what it’s like post-graduation.

Read story.

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.

Engineering students performed well at regional student competition

Engineering students performed well at the recent Atlantic Engineering Competition (AEC), hosted by Dalhousie University, with two Memorial teams qualifying for the national Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) next month, hosted by the University of Waterloo.

Tickets now available for the 15th Annual Charity Ball Fundraiser

Engineering students are organizing the 15th annual Charity Ball event in support of The Association for New Canadians and The Canadian Mental Health Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Come support two important organizations, while enjoying a three-course meal, live music and silent and live auctions.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mun-engineerings-15th-annual-charity-ball-tickets-487755759607?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Formal attire.

Interim dean and professor receives international recognition

Interim Dean of Engineering and Applied Science has received international recognition from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Engineering professor inducted as fellow of national institute

Dr. Baiyu (Helen) Zhang, a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, was announced as one of 22 outstanding engineers from Canada to be inducted as fellows of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC).

Engineering professor named University Research Professor

Dr. Kelly Hawboldt was officially named University Research Professor during the President’s Awards ceremony, held on Nov. 30.

Celebrating outstanding contributions in the Faculty

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science annually recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions.

Exceptional and exemplary

President’s Awards a chance to celebrate community

Public Lecture: How new master’s programs in AI and software engineering will impact N.L.’s growing technology sectors

New master’s programs in artificial intelligence (AI) and software engineering will help meet Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing demand across technology sectors.

Congratulations Rick Tiller

The Beaubien Award recognizes individuals for their lifetime contributions to the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC)

Memorial’s ocean and naval architectural engineering program unique in the world

When students choose to study ocean and naval architectural engineering at Memorial, they are receiving an education like no other.

Engineering researchers on Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists List

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

Fulfilling a promise

Iranian graduate motivated by childhood experiences to wants to improve water quality.

Tesla eyes Memorial students for work term, employment opportunities

When the call came from Tesla to do some in-person recruitment on Memorial’s St. John’s campus, Claire Avery was quick to answer.

Innovative and productive: Engineering professor receives national award for mining research

An engineering professor has received national recognition for his “game-changing” research in the mining industry.

Quartet of researchers elected to Royal Society of Canada's Class of 2022

It’s a Memorial milestone.

Four leading women researchers are receiving one of the country’s top academic honours — all at once.

Former dean of engineering named to Order of Canada

A former dean and professor emeritus of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied has been named a member of the Order of Canada.

Director of Memorial's entrepreneurship centre appointed

A Memorial alumnus with a diverse background in educational technology, television production and international development has been appointed the director of the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship.

Memorial University earns top grades in global academic ranking

It’s five for five.

Memorial is the only Canadian university included as one of the world’s best for the study for marine/ocean engineering in an annual publication of world university rankings — and it’s the fifth year in a row to do so.

Engineering hosts spring 2022 semester awards ceremony

More than 100 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students received more than $47,000 in scholarships and awards recently.

Plans and solutions: Industry Engagement Day to help transform N.L. into innovation hub

Engaging industry representatives and university researchers to exchange ideas to help solve some of industry’s most challenging problems.

That was the focus of an event hosted by Memorial’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill campus, recently.

New Centre for Artificial Intelligence: Memorial University receives federal and provincial funding

Memorial University has received funding for a new Centre for Artificial Intelligence on the St. John’s campus.

Strong showing: Provincial teams win at world remotely operated vehicle championship

Newfoundland and Labrador teams captured major awards this past weekend at the 2022 MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) World Championship in Long Beach, Calif.

Nearly $8 million invested to accelerate diverse research discoveries

Memorial researchers have secured nearly $8 million in competitive funding for research projects ranging from childhood amnesia to ocean biodiversity to renewable energy systems.

A tribute: 'Exceptional' engineer Dr. Jim Sharp remembered for scholarship, optimism and heart

 Dr. James Jack (Jim or JJ) Sharp, professor emeritus, passed away peacefully and with grace in his beloved Scotland on June 6, 2022 in the presence of his eldest son, Glenn.

Engineering associate deans and alumna inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s associate dean (research), associate dean (graduate studies) and an alumna are the newest fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE).

Engineering alumnus earns prestigious position at world-renowned organization

Dr. Kshama Roy’s (M.Eng.’12, PhD’17) professional career is taking off.

Supporting students: More than $23,000 in sponsorships for student teams at Memorial

The first annual Student Design Showcase brought in more than $23,000 in sponsorships, donations and in-kind support for student teams at Memorial.

Spring engineering graduate heading to law school

Erin Maher collected a bachelor’s degree in ocean and naval architectural engineering at spring 2022 convocation.

Engineering spring graduate wants to help save the Earth

Spring graduate Dr. Xudong Ye’s positive attitude is taking him places!

Student teams to pitch to potential sponsors at Student Design Hub Showcase

Memorial University’s Student Design Hub will host a student pitch/fundraiser event on Wednesday, May 18.

Dr. Greg F. Naterer finishes in dean of Engineering and Applied Science role

Dr. Greg Naterer has served as dean of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial since 2012.

On May 1, Dr. Naterer will join the University of Prince Edward Island as vice-president, academic and research. We reflect on Dr. Naterer’s time at Memorial and celebrate him as a strategic, forward-thinking and thoughtful leader who has shown strength, grace and insight.

Arctic champion: Engineer announced as research chair in marine and coastal environmental engineering

Memorial University’s research capacity in areas relevant to the Arctic is expanding.

Bold and innovative: Interdisciplinary teams awarded nearly $500,000 for high-risk, high-reward research

Researchers are pushing the boundaries of knowledge into exciting new areas thanks to a federal investment of almost $500,000.

Public Lecture: Engineering as a caring profession

Join the faculty for a free virtual public lecture on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. (NDT) as Prof. Darlene Spracklin-Reid talks about how engineering students are learning that engineering is a caring profession through community-based work terms.

Mel Woodward Cup invests $40,000 in student entrepreneurs

Student-led companies focused on medical and automotive technologies were the big winners at the 2022 Mel Woodward Cup on March 23.

Dr. Octavia Dobre appointed interim dean of Engineering and Applied Science

Dr. Octavia Dobre has been appointed interim dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, effective May 2, 2022 until April 28, 2023, or until a permanent dean is recruited, whichever occurs first.

A tribute: Remembering ‘eternal optimist’ Dr. Tahir Husain

Whether you met him in the hallways at Memorial University, in his office, in the laboratory or in the classroom, Dr. Tahir Husain always welcomed you with a smile and a cheerful greeting.

The next Verafin? Program seeking experts and real-world business challenges

A new program at Memorial University is seeking industry professionals across North America to help develop Newfoundland and Labrador’s next high-growth startup.

New graduate programs will address critical shortages in IT sector

Three new course-based, master’s programs offered at Memorial University will help meet growing demand across technology sectors in the province.

Public lecture to talk about how the exciting field of mechatronics will impact future society

A new mechatronics engineering undergraduate program in Memorial’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science will provide students an opportunity to meet the demands of the growing tech sector in careers such as advanced manufacturing systems, robotics, autonomous driving, remotely operated underwater and aerial vehicles, artificial intelligence, among others.

Software, AI and data focused master's programs set to begin September 2022

Memorial University is pleased to announce three new course-based masters programs have received Senate and Board of Regents approval and will welcome their first students for September 2022.

Memorial researchers among world’s most cited academics

Memorial researchers continue to make a global impact - something that is being noted in the top tiers of academia.

University and community researchers tackle coastal community sustainability through two-eyed seeing lens

Memorial and a consortium of university-affiliated and community-affiliated researchers from Mi’kmaw communities across Newfoundland have been awarded nearly $15 million through the federal New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF).

Co-directors appointed to SafetyNet

A pair of new leaders is at the helm of a specialized research centre based at Memorial.