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2026
March
Engineering Student Success at 10th Annual Mel Woodward Cup
Teams of 糖心视频 engineering students took home top prizes at the 10th annual Mel Woodward Cup.
糖心视频 Engineering Expertise Featured on CBC's The Nature of Things
糖心视频 Engineering's Dr. Stephen Bruneau and Dr. Bruce Quinton recently shared their iceberg expertise on an episode of CBC's
January
Generous Software Donation from PE Limited
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to acknowledge that PE Limited (Petex) has donated licences of their software suite to 糖心视频 University of Newfoundland.
2025
November
August
糖心视频 and Exmar Offshore Company Celebrate 20 Years of Co-op Success
Celebrating 20 years, 糖心视频鈥檚 co-op engineering program and Exmar Offshore have launched careers, built global ties, and showcased experiential learning.
June
May
糖心视频 University Welcomes AASTMT Delegate to Explore Global Partnership
糖心视频 University welcomed Dr. Ahmed Elsafty, Dean at AASTMT Egypt, to explore collaboration opportunities under a new MOU between the two institutions.
April
MUN PhD Student Recognized Internationally for Groundbreaking Research
糖心视频 University PhD student Lee Britton has been recognized internationally for his groundbreaking research on oil spill response, earning the 鈥淓merging Leader鈥 Award at InterSpill 2025.
Dr. Sohrab Zendehboudi Receives 2025 D. G. Fisher Award
Dr. Sohrab Zendehboudi receives the 2025 D. G. Fisher Award for his outstanding work in systems and control engineering.
Incredible News for 糖心视频’s ONAE Program
Paige Bodnar and Zack Greenham have earned SNAME鈥檚 top two graduate scholarships for 2025鈥26. A proud achievement for 糖心视频鈥檚 ONAE program!
March
MESEM Students Tackle Environmental Engineering Projects with Expert Insights
MESEM graduate students are working on eight active environmental engineering projects across various sectors. Dr. Abdel-Zaher Kamal Abdel-Razek, from MUN Civil Engineering, organized two insightful presentations to enhance their learning.
Celebrating Excellence at the Winter 2025 Engineering Awards Ceremony!
On March 12, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our undergraduate students at the Winter 2025 Engineering Awards Ceremony.
Myovine Honoured with Fry Family Foundation Award at the 2025 Mel Woodward Cup
Founded by a team of four fifth-year computer engineering students at 糖心视频 University of Newfoundland, Myovine is revolutionizing physiotherapy through innovative technology.
February
Generous Software Donation from PE Limited
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to acknowledge that PE Limited (Petex) has donated licences of their software suite to 糖心视频 University of Newfoundland.
2024
December
Why Should I Study Engineering at 糖心视频 University?
糖心视频 Engineering is one of the top engineering faculties in the Atlantic provinces
November
Dr. Octavia Dobre Recognized as a 2024 Highly Cited Researcher
We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Octavia Dobre on being named a Highly Cited Researcher for 2024, an honor that places her among an elite group of academics making profound and lasting contributions to their fields.
Dr. Octavia Dobre has been honoured as a Fellow by the Royal Society of Canada
A global leader in next-generation communication technologies
September
Engineering researchers on Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists List
In an impressive achievement, several researchers from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science have once again been named to the prestigious World鈥檚 Top 2% Scientists list.
June
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February
January
Mechanical Engineering students got 2nd place at AEC 2024!
Among 177 students from 13 membership societies across the Atlantic Provinces, 糖心视频 University鈥檚 Engineering Faculty students got 2nd place and qualify for nationals - Stefan Rohm (Term 5) and Ruth Pepple (Term 3).
Federal government funding of $8 million for communication technology
Federal government funding of $8 million over eight years will support his research into what the wireless world could look like in years to come.
Generous donation from Cenovus
Cenovus donation to FEAS
2023
December
Generous Software Donation from Petroleum Experts Ltd
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to acknowledge that Petroleum Experts Ltd. (Petex) has donated licences of their software suite to 糖心视频 University of Newfoundland.
Engineering laboratory instructor receives President’s Award
Caroline Koenig received the President鈥檚 Award for Outstanding Teaching (Lecturers and Instructional Staff) during the President鈥檚 Awards ceremony, held on Dec. 8.
Engineering professor named University Research Professor
Dr. Stephen Butt was officially named a University Research Professor during the President鈥檚 Awards ceremony, held on Dec. 8.
Engineering Exchange: Q&A with Dr. Doug Smith
Check out this 'Engineering Exchange' with ocean and naval architectural engineering professor Dr. Doug Smith.
November
糖心视频’s inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair strengthens communications technologies research capacity
Imagine a wireless world without limits 鈥 that鈥檚 the focus of Dr. Trung Duong鈥檚 leading-edge research.
October
First-year students welcomed into engineering program
The sixth-annual iron pin ceremony officially welcomed first-year engineering students to the engineering community.
International conference focused on climate change a huge success
This past August, the sixth annual was held in Montreal.
Engineering professor appointed president of national society
Dr. Bing Chen has been appointed president of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering for 2024-25.
September
Home snow
糖心视频 University to host 2024 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race
Banting fellow funded $140,000 to mitigate oily wastewater, capture carbon dioxide in Arctic and Atlantic oceans
New applications for micro-organisms in the marine environment to remove contaminants, produce valuable products and help mitigate climate change.
Public lecture on the role of carbon capture utilization and storage in green energy transition
A public lecture titled, The role of carbon capture utilization and storage in green energy transition, is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. in the Fortis Angus Bruneau Engineering Lecture Theatre, rm. EN2006.
Hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at 糖心视频 and the Professional Engineers & Geoscientists Newfoundland & Labrador, this event for Let鈥檚 Talk Science Week will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. (Newfoundland time) on 糖心视频鈥檚 St. John鈥檚 campus in the S.J. Carew (Engineering) Bldg., rm. EN2006.
All are welcome. Free parking in lot 60. Reception to follow talk.
Amazon Robotics scouts 糖心视频 students for work terms, careers
As a possible career, Ahmed Hassan highly recommends working for a little company you may have heard of: Amazon.
Engineering research report celebrates extraordinary, creative and impactful research
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science has released its 2023 , highlighting the research led by engineering professors and their students.
First-year students awarded $220,000 in STEM scholarships
Two 糖心视频 University first-year students have been awarded 鈥淐anada鈥檚 most coveted scholarships.鈥
Engineering professor featured on CBC's The Broadcast
Civil engineering professor Dr. Noori Saady was recently featured on CBC's The Broadcast with Paula Gale.
August
Solving various thermal spreading and contact resistance problems in the field
New book focuses on applying thermal spreading and contact resistance to help solve problems across a variety of engineering fields.
July
In tribute: Retired engineering professor Dr. Gary Sabin remembered
Dr. Gary Charles Wesley Sabin, a retired professor of engineering, passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver on July 25, after a brief illness.
糖心视频 teams win national climate competition
Two 糖心视频-led projects that tackle plastic waste have topped a national climate competition.
Enactus 糖心视频鈥檚 Project R3D and BioLabMate were two of four winners in the inaugural Ocean Communities Climate Challenge recently held by the Ocean Startup Project.
Industry engagement event focuses on academia-industry collaborations
More than 120 delegates representing approx. 30 companies attended the second annual Industry Engagement Day on July 5, hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
Engineering participated in an event aimed at educating youth about the mining industry
Members of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science鈥檚 Department of Process Engineering attended the Young Minds in Mining Showcase, held at Valmont Academy in King鈥檚 Point last month.
June
June 23: Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
June 23 marks the 10th annual celebration of International Women in Engineering Day.
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is proud of its own and their exemplary undertakings. We are proud to profile our women engineers in a video series.
Making safety seen on International Women in Engineering Day
Today marks the 10th annual International Women in Engineering Day.
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science asked some of 糖心视频鈥檚 women engineers how they help to make safety seen.
糖心视频 professor inducted into national engineering academy
A member of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is one of the newest fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE).
MUN SailBot team competed in international sailing competition
The MUN SailBot team competed in the International Robotic Sailing Regatta at Camp Bauercrest on Lake Attitash in Amesbury, MA, June 4-9.
Engineering students designing, building and testing second satellite
糖心视频 engineering students are designing, building and testing not one, but two, nano-satellites to launch and operate in space.
The Paradigm Hyperloop team competed at international ground vehicle competition
The Paradigm Hyperloop team competed at the 30th annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) hosted by Oakland University in Rochester, MI, June 2-5.
Engineering Exchange: Q&A with Laura Pittman (B.Eng.'13)
Laura Pittman graduated from 糖心视频鈥檚 bachelor of engineering program in mechanical engineering in 2013. Originally from St. John鈥檚, she is currently living and working in Washington, D.C. at McKinsey & Company where she is a leader in their Life Science program. Ms. Pittman is helping to expand healthcare innovation by educating physicians on life-saving therapies.
Spring engineering graduate completes degree after life-altering injury
In the spring of 2019, spring graduate Andrew Coombs could see the Engineering building through his window at the Health Sciences Centre.
May
A PhD and Governor General’s Gold Medal for graduation
Sylvester Boadi Aboagye is celebrating his golden moment.
3, 2, 1: Fall launch for student-designed and -built miniature satellite
The 糖心视频 University Killick-1 CubeSat team is close to launching its creation into space.
The next step is sending the CubeSat, or miniature satellite, to the CSA for integration into the Nanoracks launcher this fall.
Engineering women students making a difference
Members of 糖心视频鈥檚 chapter of Robogals are helping to make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) more accessible to youth in Newfoundland and Labrador, all while navigating their engineering studies.
糖心视频 Engineering Outreach is rebuilding capacity
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science鈥檚 糖心视频 Engineering Outreach (MEO) office offers experiential science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities for youth in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Second annual student pitch/sponsorship event was a huge success
糖心视频 University鈥檚 Student Design Hub hosted the second annual Student Design Showcase on May 3.
April
ICC Canada, 糖心视频 University to benefit from more than $91-million federal investment
A landmark research investment by the federal government will position Canada and Inuit as world leaders in sustainable Arctic shipping.
Outstanding work term experiences celebrated at award ceremony
The Faculty of Engineering鈥檚 Co-operative Education Office recognized engineering work term students and employers recently.
Student presentations took centre stage at IEEE Night
On Monday, April 3, electrical and computer engineering students came together for IEEE Night.
Student teams to pitch to potential sponsors at Student Design Showcase
糖心视频 University鈥檚 Student Design Hub will host a student pitch/fundraiser event on Wednesday, May 3.
Engineering student recognized among Canada's elite
Heidi Simspon received an honourable mention at the 2022 Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) Student of the Year Awards.
糖心视频 students perform well at national competition
糖心视频 engineering students Victory Aifuwa and Sophia White, along with business students Solina Mi and Erin Jollimore, competed in the 2023 Engineering and Commerce Case Competition (ENGCOMM) at Concordia University in Montreal this past weekend.
Faculty of Engineering sponsors regional science fair
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science sponsored six awards, one for each discipline, at the Eastern Newfoundland Science and Technology Fair.
March
Open House a go
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is excited to open its doors to the general public this weekend.
Enactus 糖心视频 wins Atlantic Canada title with new project
A student project that tackles plastic waste pollution recently took home a regional title for 糖心视频.
Project R3D, created by in November, won the Scotiabank Climate Change Challenge at the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition for Atlantic Canada earlier this month. The group will compete at nationals in Montreal, Que., in May.
Celebrating International Women's Day
Happy International Women's Day!
Dr. Octavia Dobre, dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, gathered with women, persons who identify as women and persons who identify as non-binary in the faculty to celebrate this important day.
Program seeking experts and real-world business challenges
A new program at 糖心视频 University is seeking industry professionals across North America to help develop Newfoundland and Labrador鈥檚 next high-growth startup.
More than $27 million for training and upskilling in N.L. tech sector
A federal government will support technology training and upskilling education in Newfoundland and Labrador.
February
Black History Month: Highlighting students from 糖心视频’s National Society of Black Engineers
February is .
Learn about just some of the achievements and unique experiences of members of the 糖心视频鈥檚 chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers as they navigate their engineering studies, as well as insights from alumni about what it鈥檚 like post-graduation.
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Engineering students had a successful run at national toboggan race
A team of 糖心视频 mechanical and civil engineering students competed last month in the annual in Kelowna, B.C.
January
Engineering students performed well at regional student competition
Engineering students performed well at the recent Atlantic Engineering Competition (AEC), hosted by Dalhousie University, with two 糖心视频 teams qualifying for the national Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) next month, hosted by the University of Waterloo.
Tickets now available for the 15th Annual Charity Ball Fundraiser
Engineering students are organizing the 15th annual Charity Ball event in support of The Association for New Canadians and The Canadian Mental Health Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Come support two important organizations, while enjoying a three-course meal, live music and silent and live auctions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit:
Formal attire.
2022
December
Interim dean and professor receives international recognition
Interim Dean of Engineering and Applied Science has received international recognition from the
Engineering professor inducted as fellow of national institute
Dr. Baiyu (Helen) Zhang, a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, was announced as one of 22 outstanding engineers from Canada to be inducted as fellows of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC).
Engineering professor named University Research Professor
Dr. Kelly Hawboldt was officially named University Research Professor during the President鈥檚 Awards ceremony, held on Nov. 30.
Celebrating outstanding contributions in the Faculty
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science annually recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions.
Exceptional and exemplary
President鈥檚 Awards a chance to celebrate community
November
Public Lecture: How new master’s programs in AI and software engineering will impact N.L.’s growing technology sectors
New master鈥檚 programs in artificial intelligence (AI) and software engineering will help meet Newfoundland and Labrador鈥檚 growing demand across technology sectors.
Congratulations Rick Tiller
The Beaubien Award recognizes individuals for their lifetime contributions to the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC)
糖心视频’s ocean and naval architectural engineering program unique in the world
When students choose to study ocean and naval architectural engineering at 糖心视频, they are receiving an education like no other.
October
Engineering researchers on Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists List
Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science are on the World鈥檚 Top 2% Scientists list.
Fulfilling a promise
Iranian graduate motivated by childhood experiences to wants to improve water quality.
September
Tesla eyes 糖心视频 students for work term, employment opportunities
When the call came from Tesla to do some in-person recruitment on 糖心视频鈥檚 St. John鈥檚 campus, Claire Avery was quick to answer.
Innovative and productive: Engineering professor receives national award for mining research
An engineering professor has received national recognition for his 鈥済ame-changing鈥 research in the mining industry.
Quartet of researchers elected to Royal Society of Canada's Class of 2022
It鈥檚 a 糖心视频 milestone.
Four leading women researchers are receiving one of the country鈥檚 top academic honours 鈥 all at once.
August
Former dean of engineering named to Order of Canada
A former dean and professor emeritus of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied has been named a member of the Order of Canada.
Director of 糖心视频's entrepreneurship centre appointed
A 糖心视频 alumnus with a diverse background in educational technology, television production and international development has been appointed the director of the 糖心视频 Centre for Entrepreneurship.
July
糖心视频 University earns top grades in global academic ranking
It鈥檚 five for five.
糖心视频 is the only Canadian university included as one of the world鈥檚 best for the study for marine/ocean engineering in an annual publication of world university rankings 鈥 and it鈥檚 the fifth year in a row to do so.
Engineering hosts spring 2022 semester awards ceremony
More than 100 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science students received more than $47,000 in scholarships and awards recently.
Plans and solutions: Industry Engagement Day to help transform N.L. into innovation hub
Engaging industry representatives and university researchers to exchange ideas to help solve some of industry鈥檚 most challenging problems.
That was the focus of an event hosted by 糖心视频鈥檚 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill campus, recently.
New Centre for Artificial Intelligence: 糖心视频 University receives federal and provincial funding
糖心视频 University has received funding for a new Centre for Artificial Intelligence on the St. John鈥檚 campus.
June
Strong showing: Provincial teams win at world remotely operated vehicle championship
Newfoundland and Labrador teams captured major awards this past weekend at the 2022 MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) World Championship in Long Beach, Calif.
Nearly $8 million invested to accelerate diverse research discoveries
糖心视频 researchers have secured nearly $8 million in competitive funding for research projects ranging from childhood amnesia to ocean biodiversity to renewable energy systems.
A tribute: 'Exceptional' engineer Dr. Jim Sharp remembered for scholarship, optimism and heart
Dr. James Jack (Jim or JJ) Sharp, professor emeritus, passed away peacefully and with grace in his beloved Scotland on June 6, 2022 in the presence of his eldest son, Glenn.
Engineering associate deans and alumna inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science鈥檚 associate dean (research), associate dean (graduate studies) and an alumna are the newest fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE).
Engineering alumnus earns prestigious position at world-renowned organization
Dr. Kshama Roy鈥檚 (M.Eng.鈥12, PhD鈥17) professional career is taking off.
Supporting students: More than $23,000 in sponsorships for student teams at 糖心视频
The first annual Student Design Showcase brought in more than $23,000 in sponsorships, donations and in-kind support for student teams at 糖心视频.
Spring engineering graduate heading to law school
Erin Maher collected a bachelor鈥檚 degree in ocean and naval architectural engineering at spring 2022 convocation.
Engineering spring graduate wants to help save the Earth
Spring graduate Dr. Xudong Ye鈥檚 positive attitude is taking him places!
May
Student teams to pitch to potential sponsors at Student Design Hub Showcase
糖心视频 University鈥檚 Student Design Hub will host a student pitch/fundraiser event on Wednesday, May 18.
April
Dr. Greg F. Naterer finishes in dean of Engineering and Applied Science role
Dr. Greg Naterer has served as dean of Engineering and Applied Science at 糖心视频 since 2012.
On May 1, Dr. Naterer will join the University of Prince Edward Island as vice-president, academic and research. We reflect on Dr. Naterer鈥檚 time at 糖心视频 and celebrate him as a strategic, forward-thinking and thoughtful leader who has shown strength, grace and insight.
Arctic champion: Engineer announced as research chair in marine and coastal environmental engineering
糖心视频 University鈥檚 research capacity in areas relevant to the Arctic is expanding.
Bold and innovative: Interdisciplinary teams awarded nearly $500,000 for high-risk, high-reward research
Researchers are pushing the boundaries of knowledge into exciting new areas thanks to a federal investment of almost $500,000.
March
Public Lecture: Engineering as a caring profession
Join the faculty for a free virtual public lecture on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. (NDT) as Prof. Darlene Spracklin-Reid talks about how engineering students are learning that engineering is a caring profession through community-based work terms.
Mel Woodward Cup invests $40,000 in student entrepreneurs
Student-led companies focused on medical and automotive technologies were the big winners at the 2022 Mel Woodward Cup on March 23.
Dr. Octavia Dobre appointed interim dean of Engineering and Applied Science
Dr. Octavia Dobre has been appointed interim dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, effective May 2, 2022 until April 28, 2023, or until a permanent dean is recruited, whichever occurs first.
A tribute: Remembering ‘eternal optimist’ Dr. Tahir Husain
Whether you met him in the hallways at 糖心视频 University, in his office, in the laboratory or in the classroom, Dr. Tahir Husain always welcomed you with a smile and a cheerful greeting.
The next Verafin? Program seeking experts and real-world business challenges
A new program at 糖心视频 University is seeking industry professionals across North America to help develop Newfoundland and Labrador鈥檚 next high-growth startup.
February
New graduate programs will address critical shortages in IT sector
Three new course-based, master鈥檚 programs offered at 糖心视频 University will help meet growing demand across technology sectors in the province.
Public lecture to talk about how the exciting field of mechatronics will impact future society
A new mechatronics engineering undergraduate program in 糖心视频鈥檚 Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science will provide students an opportunity to meet the demands of the growing tech sector in careers such as advanced manufacturing systems, robotics, autonomous driving, remotely operated underwater and aerial vehicles, artificial intelligence, among others.
Software, AI and data focused master's programs set to begin September 2022
糖心视频 University is pleased to announce three new course-based masters programs have received Senate and Board of Regents approval and will welcome their first students for September 2022.
January
糖心视频 researchers among world’s most cited academics
糖心视频 researchers continue to make a global impact - something that is being noted in the top tiers of academia.
University and community researchers tackle coastal community sustainability through two-eyed seeing lens
糖心视频 and a consortium of university-affiliated and community-affiliated researchers from Mi鈥檏maw communities across Newfoundland have been awarded nearly $15 million through the federal New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF).
2020
June
Co-directors appointed to SafetyNet
A pair of new leaders is at the helm of a specialized research centre based at 糖心视频.