Second-year mechanical engineering students (from left to right) Kai Luong, Owen Lebel and Andrew Raoux secured second place in the junior design division at the Ontario Engineering Competition in Ottawa, Ont. (ANDREW RAOUX/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
After winning their home competition, three University of Windsor engineering students earned a second-place finish in the junior design division at the Ontario Engineering Competition in Ottawa.
At last month’s competition hosted at Carleton University, second-year mechanical engineering students Andrew Raoux, Kai Luong and Owen Lebel earned one of two qualifying spots for the Canadian Engineering Competition with a project that launched and safely landed an egg “astronaut.”
— Published on Feb 18th, 2026
First Franco-Ontarian flag raising at the University of Windsor with the francophone community on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (Courtesy EMMANUELLE RICHEZ/ University of Windsor)
The University of Windsor is leading a new initiative to improve the transferability of Francophone courses across Ontario universities.
— Published on Feb 9th, 2026
More than 230 fourth-year students recited the University of Windsor Engineering Oath during the Faculty of Engineering’s Iron Pin Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 16, 2026. (KYLE ARCHIBALD/University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
More than 230 engineering students pledged their commitment to integrity, respect and positive impact as they complete their final year of studies and prepare for the professional world.
— Published on Jan 27th, 2026
Dr. Dan Watt presenting the inaugural Dr. Daniel Frank Watt Scholarship in Materials Engineering to recipient, graduate student Amirmasoud Khodadadibehtash, at the University of Windsor on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (MIKE WILKINS/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
Described as one of the “founding figures” of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Windsor, Dr. Dan Watt is continuing his legacy through a scholarship for materials engineers pursuing research.
The inaugural Dr. Daniel Frank Watt Scholarship in Materials Engineering was awarded Dec. 17 to its first recipient, graduate student Amirmasoud Khodadadibehtash, during a celebration attended by Watt, his wife Linda Menard-Watt, faculty members and friends and family.
— Published on Jan 12th, 2026
First-year engineering students Saxon Vandenwollenberg (seated) and Sneha Chitte (standing) helped to develop custom artificial intelligence models to help detect diabetic retinopathy and presented their findings at the 37th IEEE International Conference on Microelectronics. (MIKE WILKINS/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
Researchers at the University of Windsor, including two first-year engineering students, have developed custom artificial intelligence models to help detect diabetic retinopathy — a leading cause of adult blindness — at earlier stages of the disease.
Their work compared four machine learning models, known as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), designed to analyze retinal images and identify patterns associated with the condition.
— Published on Jan 6th, 2026
Students at the Windsor Engineering Competition create structures suited to the theme of 'Medieval Innovation: Re-engineering the future', evaluated by professional engineer judges. (Courtesy STANLEY MADZIYIRE/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
Blending history with hands-on problem solving, students at this year’s Windsor Engineering Competition put their creativity and technical skills to the test by reimagining medieval-era structures through a modern engineering lens.
Held under the theme “Medieval Innovation: Re-engineering the future,” the annual competition challenged students to collaborate in teams, apply engineering principles and think creatively under tight time constraints.
— Published on Jan 6th, 2026
Hands-on learning at Kautex Textron allowed Rising Star Award recipient Shanmugamanikkam Subramaniyam to transform theory into practice, streamlining quality systems and collaborating on automation projects with global teams. (VICTOR ROMAO/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Turning academic knowledge into practical solutions is the goal of every graduate student, and for Shanmugamanikkam Subramaniyam, that ambition came to life during his co-op term at Kautex Textron.
A major global auto parts supplier, Kautex Textron manufactures plastic fuel and battery systems, castings and industrial packaging for the automotive industry.
— Published on Dec 16th, 2025
Alumna Ana Masoud, student Meghana Reddy Allipur and host Aaron Fauteux recording the WE Belong Podcast episode highlighting their experiences as international students in Windsor, Ont. (SUBMITTED BY VICTORIA ABBOUD/ University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
Starting a new chapter is already difficult; starting one in a new country oceans away comes with its own set of challenges.
A University of Windsor student and recent graduate shared what it was like to move to Canada as an international student on a recent episode of the WE Belong podcast, discussing the trials, opportunities and insights that go along with it.
— Published on Jan 7th, 2026
Luca Mastroianni is a third-year mechanical engineering student at the University of Windsor and a participant in the Outstanding Scholars program. Through this placement, undergraduates gain paid research experience and work closely with faculty on innovative research initiatives. (Submitted by LUCA MASTROIANNI/University of Windsor)
By Victor Romao
Luca Mastroianni has always loved building things.
From welding and woodworking projects in high school to designing automated systems in university, his hands-on approach to problem-solving has shaped his academic journey.
— Published on Nov 25th, 2025
Work begins at UWindsor’s 3D printing site, where construction is underway on a new student residence. (MIKE WILKINS/University of Windsor)
By Sara Meikle
A new kind of student housing is taking shape at the University of Windsor—one layer at a time.
The University has officially begun 3D printing Canada’s first multi-storey, net-zero student residence, marking a major leap forward in sustainable construction and housing innovation.
Located at 1025 California Ave., the project is a national first that demonstrates how research, technology and teamwork can help address Canada’s housing and environmental challenges.
— Published on Nov 18th, 2025
Second-year mechanical engineering students (from left to right) Kai Luong, Owen Lebel and Andrew Raoux secured second place in the junior design division at the Ontario Engineering Competition in Ottawa, Ont. (ANDREW RAOUX/ University of Windsor)
