General Archives - Faculty of Engineering and Design /engineering-design/category/news/general/ ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:58:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 From Classroom to Construction Site: An Engineering Practicum Journey /engineering-design/story/from-classroom-to-construction-site-an-engineering-practicum-journey/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:58:56 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=43316 When Parth Chauhan arrived in Ottawa to begin the Master of Engineering Practice (EP) program at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University, he was driven by a clear vision – to build the skills and experience needed to launch a career in Canada’s engineering sector. What he didn’t anticipate was how quickly that goal would connect him with one of the capital’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects in its history. Today, Parth is a Building […]

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From Classroom to Construction Site: An Engineering Practicum Journey

Published on April 30, 2026

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When Parth Chauhan arrived in Ottawa to begin the Master of Engineering Practice (EP) program at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University, he was driven by a clear vision – to build the skills and experience needed to launch a career in Canada’s engineering sector. What he didn’t anticipate was how quickly that goal would connect him with one of the capital’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects in its history. Today, Parth is a Building Systems intern with , working on Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The role puts him directly inside an active construction environment, where engineering decisions have immediate, tangible impact — exactly the kind of real-world experience he had hoped to gain when he chose the EP program. 

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]]> Virtual Ventures Impact Report 2025 /engineering-design/wp-content/uploads/sites/63/2026/02/Virtual_Ventures_Impact_Report-2025.pdf Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:36:05 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=42629 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ 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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Virtual Ventures Impact Report 2025

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ 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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]]> ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s First UNESCO Chair Puts People and Communities at the Centre of Heritage Conservation /news/story/unesco-chair-digital-twins-heritage/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:24:31 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=41601 The post ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s First UNESCO Chair Puts People and Communities at the Centre of Heritage Conservation appeared first on Faculty of Engineering and Design.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s First UNESCO Chair Puts People and Communities at the Centre of Heritage Conservation

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Mario Santana Quintero has seen this first-hand. A researcher in ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Santana has worked on cultural heritage conservation globally. One lesson remains; technology alone can’t save heritage, it needs people, trust and collaboration.

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]]> Explore ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Engineering and Design at Fall Open House https://admissions.carleton.ca/openhouse/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:56:32 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=41525 Join us on campus for Fall Open House to discover the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ program that is right for you and find out everything you need to apply!

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Explore ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Engineering and Design at Fall Open House

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Join us on campus for Fall Open House to discover the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ program that is right for you and find out everything you need to apply!

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]]> Throwback 2025 Showcases ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Spirit https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/throwback-2025-showcases-carletons-spirit/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:56:53 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=41426 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s award-winning STEM outreach program Virtual Ventures, invited alumni families to an interactive engineering workshop led by current ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students. For many, it was a reminder that ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ continues to prepare the next generation of innovators while sparking curiosity in young learners. 

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Throwback 2025 Showcases ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Spirit

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s award-winning STEM outreach program Virtual Ventures, invited alumni families to an interactive engineering workshop led by current ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students. For many, it was a reminder that ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ continues to prepare the next generation of innovators while sparking curiosity in young learners. 

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]]> Eight ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Alumni Appointed to the Order of Canada https://newsroom.carleton.ca/2025/8-alumni-appointed-order-of-canada/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:12:24 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=39901 Eight esteemed ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ alumni have been named to the Order of Canada. Recognized for their exceptional contributions to Canada and the world, the newest ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ community appointees include leaders in diplomacy, public health, arts and culture, engineering, politics, information technology and law.

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Eight ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Alumni Appointed to the Order of Canada

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Eight esteemed ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ alumni have been named to the . Recognized for their exceptional contributions to Canada and the world, the newest ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ community appointees include leaders in diplomacy, public health, arts and culture, engineering, politics, information technology and law.

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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´´ Ranked Top 10 in Canada for Engineering

Published on April 30, 2026

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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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]]> Looking Back at Convocation 2025 https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/looking-back-at-convocation-2025/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:34:08 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=39702 Last week, more than 5,400 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University students received their degrees as family, friends and the campus community came together to celebrate their years of dedication and academic achievements. The celebrations began with a milestone event – the installation of Wisdom J. Tettey as ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor. 

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Looking Back at Convocation 2025

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Last week, more than 5,400 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University students received their degrees as family, friends and the campus community came together to celebrate their years of dedication and academic achievements. The celebrations began with a milestone event – the  as ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor. 

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]]> Dr. Ronald Miller Appointed Interim Dean of Engineering and Design https://newsroom.carleton.ca/2025/ronald-miller-interim-dean-fed/ Thu, 08 May 2025 17:34:12 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=39436 ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University President Wisdom Tettey and Provost L. Pauline Rankin have announced that Dr. Larry Kostiuk is stepping down as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED), effective July 31. Following an administrative leave, Dr. Kostiuk will return to FED as Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Effective August 1, […]

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Dr. Ronald Miller Appointed Interim Dean of Engineering and Design

Published on April 30, 2026

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University President Wisdom Tettey and Provost L. Pauline Rankin have announced that Dr. Larry Kostiuk is stepping down as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED), effective July 31. Following an administrative leave, Dr. Kostiuk will return to FED as Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Effective August 1, 2025, Dr. Ronald Miller will assume the role of Dean on an interim basis until June 30, 2026.

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]]> ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Collaborative Robots Represent the Future of Construction https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/collaborative-robots-construction-future/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:13:51 +0000 /engineering-design/?p=39175 The post appeared first on Faculty of Engineering and Design.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Collaborative Robots Represent the Future of Construction

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The construction industry is notoriously resistant to change. Projects can be extremely complex, with architects, engineers, builders and subcontractors guided by different, sometimes competing priorities. They’re also typically risk-averse — or, to be blunt, set in their ways.

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