Student and Alumni Stories
Our Students
From Classroom to Construction Site: An Engineering Practicum Journey
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…
Finding Direction through Engineering Practice
For Mahdi Alquzweeni, engineering has always been more than just an academic interest. From an early age, he was drawn to mathematics and physics —…
From Aircraft Maintenance to New Horizons: Finding Community and Opportunity at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
When Nikita Patkin arrived at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University in Fall 2025, he brought with him years of experience working on aircraft — and a desire to…
Fueling Career Growth with ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s Engineering Practice Program
Master of Engineering – Engineering Practice (EP) Program student Vrundesh Sanjaykumar Rathod has always been captivated by the inner workings of machines. Fueled by countless…
Engineering Success with ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s EP Program
Last fall, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University introduced its unique Master of Engineering – Engineering Practice (EP) Program, designed specifically for internationally trained engineers with undergraduate degrees from…
Engineering a New Future: From Zimbabwe to ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s Engineering Practice Program
Last fall, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University officially launched its one-of-a-kind Master of Engineering – Engineering Practice (EP) Program, tailored towards internationally trained engineers who received their undergraduate…
Our Alumni
Beyond the Classroom: Building Skills for the Future
For recent Engineering Practice (EP) graduate Smit Patel, earning a master’s degree at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ was about far more than coursework. The people he met, the…
From Beverage Production to Environmental Engineering: Turning Curiosity into a Career
Following her graduation from ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University’s Master of Engineering Practice (EP) program this spring, Disha Purohit looks to continue pursuing a future connecting environmental engineering,…
Building Again: Starting Over as an Engineer in Canada
When Darshan Jariwala arrived in Ottawa in December 2023, he wasn’t beginning his engineering career—he was rebuilding it. After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in…
Engineering Practice Graduates Celebrate Growth, Community and New Beginnings
On June 9, 65 students crossed the convocation stage as graduates of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University’s Engineering Practice (EP) program, celebrating not only the completion of their…
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Master of Engineering Practice Alumni Thrives in Canada’s Data Science Sector
Canada’s demand for data science professionals is rapidly increasing as businesses, government, and research organizations rely on data-driven initiatives. The field will continue to expand…