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Two Journeys, One Commitment: Volunteering that Transforms Engineering

Alejandra Fernandez Aguilar — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Two Journeys, One Commitment: Volunteering that Transforms Engineering

March 23, 2026

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Since its creation in 2012, the annual Adrian D. C. Chan Award for Volunteer and Community Service has recognized undergraduate and graduate students from the Faculty of Engineering and Design who demonstrate outstanding commitment to both the university and the broader community. This award recognizes that engineering is practiced not only in classrooms and laboratories but also wherever knowledge is put to work in the service of others.

This year, the award was presented to two students whose paths reflect purpose-driven leadership, social awareness and a deep dedication to building community.

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Protecting People from Earthquakes: �Ӱ�ԭ�� Research Will Lead to More Resilient Buildings

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:19:00 +0000

Protecting People from Earthquakes: �Ӱ�ԭ�� Research Will Lead to More Resilient Buildings

March 23, 2026

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Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters on the planet. They typically happen when the tectonic plates that form the Earth’s outer shell, which are in constant motion, get stuck against each other. Pressure builds where these massive slabs of rock meet until it becomes too intense and the plates slip, releasing a massive amount of energy that creates seismic waves.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� Researchers Lead $13.5 Million Project to Accelerate Canada’s Digital Future

Nick Arcuri — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:16:47 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Researchers Lead $13.5 Million Project to Accelerate Canada’s Digital Future

March 23, 2026

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Reliable mobile connectivity is essential to economic growth, public services and daily life. While today’s mobile networks can deliver coverage to urban centres within range of terrestrial towers and antennas, Canada’s vast geography and low population density make reliable connectivity difficult to maintain beyond them.

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A Clearer Picture for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: Engineering Researchers Developing New Imaging Tool

Nick Arcuri — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

A Clearer Picture for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: Engineering Researchers Developing New Imaging Tool

March 23, 2026

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As with all cancers, early detection can lead to less aggressive and more successful treatment, but current diagnostic methods are problematic. Men deemed at-risk undergo a series of tests, including bloodwork and an MRI. If the results are concerning, the next step is typically a targeted biopsy, during which doctors use an ultrasound probe to essentially “guess” where the MRI-identified lesion may be and insert a needle into the prostate to take a tissue sample for analysis.

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Wildfires in Canada: Researchers Work to Protect Canadians from Wildfire Smoke

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:55:58 +0000

Wildfires in Canada: Researchers Work to Protect Canadians from Wildfire Smoke

March 23, 2026

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More than 6,000 wildfires burned across Canada in 2023, torching an area larger than England — the country’s most destructive fire season ever. In communities such as Yellowknife, Toronto and New York City, the sky turned an eerie orange in the middle of the day, whether there were fires nearby or hundreds of kilometres away.

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Give To Gain: When Support Leads to Success

Alejandra Fernandez Aguilar — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0000

Give To Gain: When Support Leads to Success

March 23, 2026

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This year’s emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. But what does that look like in practice?

For Devanshee Vankani, it meant giving her time, leadership and energy to uplift other women in engineering and IT and gaining a career opportunity in the process.

Her journey reflects the very heart of the Women in Engineering and IT (WiE&IT) Program in the Faculty of Engineering and Design at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

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Virtual Ventures Impact Report 2025

Alejandra Fernandez Aguilar — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:36:05 +0000

Virtual Ventures Impact Report 2025

March 23, 2026

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Virtual Ventures is an award-winning social impact organization. As a network member of Actua, Virtual Ventures offers nationally recognized technology and engineering programs for youth between kindergarten and grade 12.

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Reimagining the Mino’Weesini Grocery Program as a Place for Connection and Sharing

Nick Arcuri — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:51:14 +0000

Reimagining the Mino’Weesini Grocery Program as a Place for Connection and Sharing

March 23, 2026

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Humans need calories to survive, but food is about so much more than sustenance. We break bread together to celebrate special occasions, show our loved ones we care, and just for the joy of it. The Parkdale Food Centre wants its Mino’Weesini Grocery Program to better reflect the central role that food plays in our lives.

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Announcing the 2025-26 Future Learning Innovation Fellowship Recipients

Nick Arcuri — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:47:08 +0000

Announcing the 2025-26 Future Learning Innovation Fellowship Recipients

March 23, 2026

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Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 Future Learning Innovation Fellowship, a program designed to support instructors in implementing innovative teaching and learning practices.

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Empowering Resilience: Inside the WiE&IT “Rising Strong” Workshop

Alejandra Fernandez Aguilar — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:48:57 +0000

Empowering Resilience: Inside the WiE&IT “Rising Strong” Workshop

Written by: Maclean Crowdis

Photos by: Melanie Mathieu

Resilience in STEM is not just about pushing through challenges alone; it is about recognizing strengths, seeking support and rising stronger together.

On January 17, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s industry-sponsored Women in Engineering and IT Program (WiE&IT) hosted its second annual Workshop Day, ICONIC Resilience: Rising Strong. The event focused on addressing imposter complex and equipping participants with practical strategies to navigate career and professional situations with confidence. It was made possible thanks to the generous support and ongoing commitment of industry partners CAE and Gastops to empowering future innovators.

Tackling Imposter Complex

At the core of this year’s workshop was a focus on understanding and addressing imposter complex. Through guided discussion and reflection, participants examined how self-doubt can surface in common scenarios such as job interviews, rejection, team conflict and receiving tough feedback.

For the second year in a row, Workshop Day welcomed back TEDx Speaker , who guided students through exercises designed to help them recognize their personal strengths, values and experiences that shape how they respond to adversity. By reframing challenges through positive leadership traits, students were encouraged to view resilience as a dynamic and shared process.

“It is essential to gather your people for support; your experience doesn’t exist in isolation,” says Geisler.

“Imposter complex shows up when you’re challenged to grow. We need to learn to work with it, not against it,” says Geisler.

Rather than framing resilience as something to be built alone or over time, the workshop encouraged students to identify immediate, actionable strategies they could apply when challenges arise.

Geisler emphasized the importance of asking for support, recognizing that reaching out to peers, mentors or support networks can significantly reduce stress and strengthen resilience.

Learning Through Discussion, Support and Shared Experience

The workshop format allowed for meaningful group discussion and connection. Students openly shared experiences of imposter complex and reflected on how common these feelings are, even among highly capable individuals. These conversations helped normalize self-doubt while reinforcing the value of community and mutual support in STEM environments.

“The workshop helped me understand how common imposter feelings are and how they often stem from self-doubt rather than actual ability. I learned practical strategies to reframe negative self-talk and acknowledge accomplishments,” says Lana Kamal, a third-year Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering student.

The workshop focused on supporting participants in turning feedback into fuel and using their identity strengths for job interviews. The room was full of curiosity, support and shared experiences.

Participants walked away with personal reflections they could apply immediately, including recognizing when to seek support and how to balance ambition with humility. By grounding resilience in shared experience and collective support, ICONIC Resilience: Rising Strong reinforced the idea that the path to a successful future in STEM need not be forged alone.

Now in its fifth year, the WiE&IT Program continues to foster connection, industry and peer mentorship, and community, and empowers women to pursue their career dreams with a boost of confidence.

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