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The Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation was abuzz with energy March 21 as students, faculty, and industry leaders gathered to celebrate World Water Day. This year’s event, marked by discussions and student presentations, focused on key global water challenges, including sustainable development goals, urban stormwater management, and the impacts of climate change on water resources.

The day began with a panel discussion featuring key stakeholders from the water resources engineering industry ­— James Bryant and Lina Florian of the Essex Region Conservation Authority, Alain Michaud of Landmark Engineering, Ryan Langlois and Aakash Bagchi of Dillon Consulting, and Saad Jasim of S.J. Environmental Consultants. They shared real-world insights into the diverse professions within the field, offering advice to students about the skills and knowledge needed for success in this rapidly evolving sector. The panellists provided examples from their own careers, highlighting how classroom concepts are applied in the field, and emphasized the importance of staying informed and adaptable in a world increasingly affected by climate change.

The Faculty of Engineering is taking a major step forward in its commitment to advancing research with the unveiling of six newly renovated computational lab spaces.

The cutting-edge labs were officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by professor Ning Zhang, who will be an occupant in the space; dean of engineering Bill Van Heyst; the project manager; the construction foreman; and several students who will benefit from the new spaces.

The excitement surrounding the new labs is palpable, with both faculty and students eager to explore the possibilities these spaces will offer. Dr. Zhang shared his enthusiasm for the new labs, emphasizing the importance of providing the faculty with the tools and environment necessary for cutting-edge research.

“The potential of 3D concrete printing is enormous,” says civil engineering professor Sreekanta Das.

He spoke as one of two plenary speakers at a workshop hosted by the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), one of India’s oldest and top technical institutes.

The Collaborative Workshop and Capacity Building on 3D Concrete Printing: Innovations and Applications, held Feb. 21 and 22 as a collaboration between NITK and Projectile Infra, brought together academics and innovators to discuss the transformative potential of 3D printing technology in revolutionizing and automating the construction sector.

Collaboration with industry partners makes the SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence Canada's premier research centre dedicated to advancing and developing automotive cybersecurity solutions.

In collaboration with the Windsor-Essex Regional Technology Development Site of Invest WindsorEssex through investments made by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), SHIELD offers a unique service to small and medium-sized enterprises and startups across Ontario: businesses working on automotive products have access to cybersecurity testing and research and development resources typically available only to large corporations and research institutes.

This program is designed to help companies evaluate the security of their products and develop innovative solutions with a focus on ensuring that they can launch securely and meet rigorous European and North American market standards.