Engineering

By Victor Romao

Sometimes the most valuable lesson from a co-op placement is discovering what you do not want to do.

For many students, experiential learning helps confirm career ambitions. For others, it opens the door to opportunities they may not have known existed.

Exploring different industries, roles and workplace environments can provide valuable insight into personal strengths, interests and long-term goals.

University of Windsor alumnus Eric Parker (BASc Hons. ’18) experienced that firsthand.

By Sara Elliott

Science students are learning to create original works of art to explain scientific research.

In a new University of Windsor research-creation project, undergraduate students will explore how sculpting, painting and drawing can be used to convey research.

University of Windsor students shared applied research in materials chemistry and engineering with scientists and industry professionals Aug. 13 at the third annual MCEcon Conference.

Hosted by the Master’s in Material Chemistry and Engineering program (MMCE), the conference gave students an opportunity to share their research, connect with industry professionals and build their professional networks.

Marking 30 years of collaboration, the Stellantis Canada-University of Windsor Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) welcomed visitors Tuesday for a rare look inside the facilities and technology driving the future of vehicle development. 

A first-of-its-kind Canadian partnership between industry, academia and government, the ARDC conducts research, testing and engineering work to advance the technology, quality and safety of tomorrow’s vehicles. 

Ten University of Windsor researchers are turning their work into ventures as members of the inaugural Innovation Fellowship cohort. 

The fellows aim to bring research-based business ideas to market, from a cybersecurity training program to a low-cost magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device. 

By Lindsay Charlton

Walking through the atrium of the Centre for Engineering Innovation this past year, passersby may have noticed posters reading “Go Bill Go!” and “Two-Term Dean” in support of Bill Van Heyst, dean of the Faculty of Engineering, ahead of his renewal process.

The University of Windsor has since confirmed that Van Heyst will continue to lead the faculty through a second term, effective Sept. 1.

By Lindsay Charlton

Technology that improves lives depends not only on innovation, but on the people who mentor future engineers, build professional networks and help connect research to real-world needs.

That commitment to advancing technology for the public good has earned University of Windsor engineering professor Mohammed Khalid the 2026 M.B. Broughton Central Canada Merit Award from IEEE Canada, the Canadian arm of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

By Lindsay Charlton

After spending 20 hours on the road to Fort Worth, Texas, the Lancer Aero Design team watched months of hard work take flight as the aircraft they built soared into the sky for the first time. 

“It was amazing,” said Tony Woo, team president. “When we saw it take off, there’s this rule that you’re not allowed to run on the runway, but I was so excited I just started running alongside it. You could visibly see my excitement.” 

By Lindsay Charlton

Engineering students may know what they want to study, but not always where that path could lead.

Sometimes, all it takes is a single conversation to uncover a new opportunity.

Designed to foster those connections, NEX-GEN 2026 will bring together students, alumni, industry professionals and community members for a two-day conference beginning Friday, May 22, hosted by the University of Windsor chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

By Kate Hargreaves 

Cricket may be the second most popular sport globally — after soccer — but until this summer, UWindsor cricket players had few options on campus to set up their wickets. 

All that will change this summer as the Graduate Student Society (GSS), with support from the Faculty of Human Kinetics, the Faculty of Engineering and the Odette School of Business, opens a newly renovated cricket pitch on campus.