Experiential Learning Archives - Faculty of Engineering and Design /engineering-design/category/news/experiential-learning/ ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:27:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 14 Experiential Learning Projects Awarded Funding Through CUELF /tls/2025/fourteen-experiential-learning-projects-awarded-funding-through-cuelf/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:23:00 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=40281 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF), supported by Employment and Social Development Canada, funded 14 projects in July 2025. Initiatives span VR, field experiences, community archives, engineering labs, and public partnerships—enhancing hands‑on learning across diverse disciplines for undergrad and graduate students. Congratulations to Prof. Hima Dhulipati (Electronics), Prof. Juan Jimenez (Industrial Design), Prof. Andrew Harris (Mechanical and Aerospace […]

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF), supported by Employment and Social Development Canada, funded 14 projects in July 2025. Initiatives span VR, field experiences, community archives, engineering labs, and public partnerships—enhancing hands‑on learning across diverse disciplines for undergrad and graduate students. Congratulations to Prof. Hima Dhulipati (Electronics), Prof. Juan Jimenez (Industrial Design), Prof. Andrew Harris (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), Prof. Lisa Moffitt and Prof. Jerry Hacker (Architecture and Urbanism)!

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Ranked Top 10 in Canada for Engineering /engineering-design/cu-story/carleton-ranked-top-10-in-canada-for-engineering/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:29:18 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=39817 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University’s Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) has moved up two spots to No. 10 in Canada in the 2025–26 rankings by the U.S. News & World Report. FED’s electronics engineering profile ranked No. 4 in Canada, and for the first time, our civil engineering profile was ranked No. 9 nationally.  The U.S. News & […]

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University’s Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) has moved up two spots to No. 10 in Canada in the . FED’s electronics engineering profile ranked No. 4 in Canada, and for the first time, our civil engineering profile was ranked No. 9 nationally. 

The U.S. News & World Report, a U.S.-based media company known for education analysis and global rankings, placed ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Faculty of Engineering and Design in the top 30 per cent of engineering schools worldwide. The rankings are based solely on academic research performance and international reputation. 

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From Blocks to Blueprints: How a ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Engineering Grad is Shaping Cities with Minecraft https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/engineering-shaping-cities-minecraft/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:31:04 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=39261 Matt Holmes isn’t your typical engineering grad. After earning a degree from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University’s Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering program, he became an airport planner at Vancouver International Airport and a YouTube sensation. Through his channel, Alpine Builds, Holmes has built a global following teaching realistic city design using Minecraft — inspiring future architects and engineers one block […]

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Matt Holmes isn’t your typical engineering grad. After earning a degree from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University’s  program, he became an airport planner at Vancouver International Airport and a YouTube sensation.

Through his channel, , Holmes has built a global following teaching realistic city design using Minecraft — inspiring future architects and engineers one block at a time.

Holmes credits ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ for giving him the tools to turn a childhood curiosity into a thriving creative career. The university’s distinctive engineering program — and the opportunities it offered — gave him the knowledge, experience and confidence to transform his interest in building virtual cities into real-world impact.

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From Garage to Greatness: Taking ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Planetary Robotics Club to New Heights /doe/#new_tab Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:49:50 +0000 https://its-cuthemedev1.carleton.ca/engineering-design/?p=36593 Riley, a passionate engineering student and leader of the Planetary Robotics Club, has transformed a small garage team into the largest robotics club at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University, boasting over 200 members. This remarkable growth is a testament to Riley’s dedication and vision, especially in the face of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Riley, a passionate engineering student and leader of the Planetary Robotics Club, has transformed a small garage team into the largest robotics club at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University, boasting over 200 members. This remarkable growth is a testament to Riley’s dedication and vision, especially in the face of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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International Ingenuity: Solar & Biogas Feats in Uganda /engineering-design/story/canada-african-innovation-fellowship/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:06:18 +0000 https://its-cuthemedev1.carleton.ca/engineering-design/?p=36413 When you need to solve a complex global problem, you ask an engineer for help. For Vitoria Houston, a recent mechanical engineering graduate, and Benjamin Pyun, a current aerospace engineering student, their dreams of supporting a global engineering initiative in Africa became a reality this past summer.

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When you need to solve a complex global problem, you ask an engineer for help.

For Vitoria Houston, a recent mechanical engineering graduate, and Benjamin Pyun, a current aerospace engineering student, their dreams of supporting a global engineering initiative in Africa became a reality this past summer.

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Co-Op Student Highlight: Virtual Reality Development at the Experiential Learning Hub /tls/2024/co-op-student-highlight-virtual-reality-development-at-the-experiential-learning-hub/#new_tab Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:50:20 +0000 https://its-cuthemedev1.carleton.ca/engineering-design/?p=35630 Bella MacCulloch, a third-year co-op student in the Interactive Media and Design (IMD) program is helping the Experiential Learning Hub (ELH) make strides in exploring the development of virtual reality experiences for teaching and learning purposes. 

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Bella MacCulloch, a third-year co-op student in the Interactive Media and Design (IMD) program is helping the Experiential Learning Hub (ELH) make strides in exploring the development of virtual reality experiences for teaching and learning purposes. 

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Innovative Teaching with VR: Reflections from the Experiential Learning Hub /engineering-design/2024/innovative-teaching-with-vr-reflections-from-the-experiential-learning-hub/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:57:36 +0000 https://its-cuthemedev1.carleton.ca/engineering-design/?p=35375 The winter term marked the Experiential Learning Hub’s (ELH) first full semester operating since its launch in October of 2023. We asked four instructors who innovatively incorporated virtual reality (VR) into their courses this past term to share their reflections on their experience working with the ELH.

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The winter term marked the Experiential Learning Hub’s (ELH) first full semester operating since its launch in October of 2023. We asked four instructors who innovatively incorporated virtual reality (VR) into their courses this past term to share their reflections on their experience working with the ELH.

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Revolutionizing Neonatal Care: Innovations in NICU Patient Monitoring https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/nicu-patient-monitoring/#new_tab Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:28:49 +0000 https://its-cuthemedev1.carleton.ca/engineering-design/?p=35207 In the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), every second counts. For babies fighting for their lives, traditional wired sensors play a crucial role in monitoring vital signs like blood oxygen levels and heart rate. However, these sensors come with limitations, from causing false alarms and disturbing fragile infant skin to impeding parental bonding.

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In the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), every second counts. For babies fighting for their lives, traditional wired sensors play a crucial role in monitoring vital signs like blood oxygen levels and heart rate. However, these sensors come with limitations, from causing false alarms and disturbing fragile infant skin to impeding parental bonding.

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Actua, Virtual Ventures’ Network Organization, Receives $38.4 million from Government of Canada’s Strategic Science Fund https://actua.ca/news-views/ssf-announcement#new_tab Mon, 27 May 2024 15:56:30 +0000 https://its-cuthemedev1.carleton.ca/engineering-design/?p=35082 The post appeared first on Faculty of Engineering and Design.

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Custom Fit: Creating AI-Powered Exoskeletons for Individual Mobility Needs https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/building-ai-exoskeletons/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:03:38 +0000 https://its-cuthemedev1.carleton.ca/engineering-design/?p=34530 In Canada, about 13.7 per cent of individuals aged 15 and over report having mobility disabilities, requiring the use of assistive devices such as canes and wheelchairs to walk or climb stairs. Despite their widespread use, these traditional tools have limitations as they can cause physical strain, restrict terrain navigation, and pose daily accessibility challenges.

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In Canada, about 13.7 per cent of individuals aged 15 and over report having mobility disabilities, requiring the use of assistive devices such as canes and wheelchairs to walk or climb stairs. Despite their widespread use, these traditional tools have limitations as they can cause physical strain, restrict terrain navigation, and pose daily accessibility challenges.

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