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Sharing news and stories for our ECE students.
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It’s that time of year again—course feedback season! 📣
A few tips for making your comments count:
• Be constructive
• Be respectful
• Be specific
• Share what’s working and what isn’t
Ready to get started? Check the link in our bio.
A few tips for making your comments count:
• Be constructive
• Be respectful
• Be specific
• Share what’s working and what isn’t
Ready to get started? Check the link in our bio.
June 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
It’s that time of year again—course feedback season! 📣
A few tips for making your comments count:
• Be constructive
• Be respectful
• Be specific
• Share what’s working and what isn’t
Ready to get started? Check the link in our bio.
A few tips for making your comments count:
• Be constructive
• Be respectful
• Be specific
• Share what’s working and what isn’t
Ready to get started? Check the link in our bio.
National AccessAbility Week runs May 31–June 6. This year's theme, "Building a Strong, Accessible Canada," highlights the importance of creating communities where everyone can participate fully. Visit our Linktree in bio for more info.
June 1, 2026 at 2:34 PM
National AccessAbility Week runs May 31–June 6. This year's theme, "Building a Strong, Accessible Canada," highlights the importance of creating communities where everyone can participate fully. Visit our Linktree in bio for more info.
June is Pride Month at McMaster. Join us in celebrating the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members through events, workshops, and opportunities to connect. For details, visit our Linktree in bio.
June 1, 2026 at 2:25 PM
June is Pride Month at McMaster. Join us in celebrating the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members through events, workshops, and opportunities to connect. For details, visit our Linktree in bio.
Back from the Battery Workforce Challenge winter workshop. McMaster ECE students have been fully engaged in final EV battery pack assembly, from cooling systems to wiring and testing. Years of effort are coming together as they prepare for high-voltage integration.
March 23, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Back from the Battery Workforce Challenge winter workshop. McMaster ECE students have been fully engaged in final EV battery pack assembly, from cooling systems to wiring and testing. Years of effort are coming together as they prepare for high-voltage integration.
📢 Save the Date!
The McMaster Engineering Capstone Expo is happening April 7, 2026 (10AM–3PM) at the David Braley Athletic Centre at McMaster University.
250+ projects. 1,000+ student innovators.
Don’t miss it! 🚀
#CapstoneExpo2026 #MacEng
The McMaster Engineering Capstone Expo is happening April 7, 2026 (10AM–3PM) at the David Braley Athletic Centre at McMaster University.
250+ projects. 1,000+ student innovators.
Don’t miss it! 🚀
#CapstoneExpo2026 #MacEng
February 20, 2026 at 4:28 PM
📢 Save the Date!
The McMaster Engineering Capstone Expo is happening April 7, 2026 (10AM–3PM) at the David Braley Athletic Centre at McMaster University.
250+ projects. 1,000+ student innovators.
Don’t miss it! 🚀
#CapstoneExpo2026 #MacEng
The McMaster Engineering Capstone Expo is happening April 7, 2026 (10AM–3PM) at the David Braley Athletic Centre at McMaster University.
250+ projects. 1,000+ student innovators.
Don’t miss it! 🚀
#CapstoneExpo2026 #MacEng
You’re invited!
Guest lecture with Dr. Michelle L. Povinelli (USC) on designing light absorption & emission in engineered materials—from theory to application.
Explore nanophotonics, smart satellite “skins,” metasurface photodetectors & more.
Feb 20, 9–10 a.m.
ITB A113A/B
No registration required.
Guest lecture with Dr. Michelle L. Povinelli (USC) on designing light absorption & emission in engineered materials—from theory to application.
Explore nanophotonics, smart satellite “skins,” metasurface photodetectors & more.
Feb 20, 9–10 a.m.
ITB A113A/B
No registration required.
February 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
You’re invited!
Guest lecture with Dr. Michelle L. Povinelli (USC) on designing light absorption & emission in engineered materials—from theory to application.
Explore nanophotonics, smart satellite “skins,” metasurface photodetectors & more.
Feb 20, 9–10 a.m.
ITB A113A/B
No registration required.
Guest lecture with Dr. Michelle L. Povinelli (USC) on designing light absorption & emission in engineered materials—from theory to application.
Explore nanophotonics, smart satellite “skins,” metasurface photodetectors & more.
Feb 20, 9–10 a.m.
ITB A113A/B
No registration required.
Rooted Beings, a Faculty of Engineering exhibition, opens Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the JHE lobby. Designed by Omoseke Fowode, it shares six Black engineers’ perspectives on identity, belonging and impact. Touring JHE, ETB and ITB in February.
February 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Rooted Beings, a Faculty of Engineering exhibition, opens Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the JHE lobby. Designed by Omoseke Fowode, it shares six Black engineers’ perspectives on identity, belonging and impact. Touring JHE, ETB and ITB in February.
Spot a Winter Hazard
on Campus?
Ice, snow, or inaccessible pathways can create safety risks for
our community. If you notice a winter hazard at McMaster, report it
quickly to help keep campus safe and accessible for everyone.
FOLLOW THE LINK IN THE BIO TO REPORT A HAZARD
on Campus?
Ice, snow, or inaccessible pathways can create safety risks for
our community. If you notice a winter hazard at McMaster, report it
quickly to help keep campus safe and accessible for everyone.
FOLLOW THE LINK IN THE BIO TO REPORT A HAZARD
January 28, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Spot a Winter Hazard
on Campus?
Ice, snow, or inaccessible pathways can create safety risks for
our community. If you notice a winter hazard at McMaster, report it
quickly to help keep campus safe and accessible for everyone.
FOLLOW THE LINK IN THE BIO TO REPORT A HAZARD
on Campus?
Ice, snow, or inaccessible pathways can create safety risks for
our community. If you notice a winter hazard at McMaster, report it
quickly to help keep campus safe and accessible for everyone.
FOLLOW THE LINK IN THE BIO TO REPORT A HAZARD
Enhance your Mac Eng experience with a paid undergraduate research award. Apply for NSERC USRA, iUSRA, or CNL USRE and gain hands-on research experience this summer. Applications open Jan 5 and close Feb 2 at 11:59 p.m. Visit our Linktree for more info and to register.
January 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Enhance your Mac Eng experience with a paid undergraduate research award. Apply for NSERC USRA, iUSRA, or CNL USRE and gain hands-on research experience this summer. Applications open Jan 5 and close Feb 2 at 11:59 p.m. Visit our Linktree for more info and to register.
Twin sisters Razan and Rawaan Abu-Shaera turned a McMaster engineering project into PalmFree, a therapy game supporting hand recovery after stroke. Their startup, Biomedtrix Innovations, is now preparing for clinical trials and advancing rehabilitation technology through teamwork and innovation.
January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Twin sisters Razan and Rawaan Abu-Shaera turned a McMaster engineering project into PalmFree, a therapy game supporting hand recovery after stroke. Their startup, Biomedtrix Innovations, is now preparing for clinical trials and advancing rehabilitation technology through teamwork and innovation.
The ECE department wishes you a Happy Holiday Season and a safe and prosperous New Year.
McMaster will be closed December 24, 2025 and will reopen Monday, January 5, 2026. See you in the new year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuSE...
McMaster will be closed December 24, 2025 and will reopen Monday, January 5, 2026. See you in the new year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuSE...
Happy Holidays from the Faculty of Engineering!
YouTube video by McMasterEngineering
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December 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The ECE department wishes you a Happy Holiday Season and a safe and prosperous New Year.
McMaster will be closed December 24, 2025 and will reopen Monday, January 5, 2026. See you in the new year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuSE...
McMaster will be closed December 24, 2025 and will reopen Monday, January 5, 2026. See you in the new year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuSE...
Congrats Dr. Jun Chen! Dr. Chen has been named an IEEE Information Theory Society Distinguished Lecturer for 2026-27.
Please join ECE in congratulating Jun on this achievement!
Please join ECE in congratulating Jun on this achievement!
December 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Congrats Dr. Jun Chen! Dr. Chen has been named an IEEE Information Theory Society Distinguished Lecturer for 2026-27.
Please join ECE in congratulating Jun on this achievement!
Please join ECE in congratulating Jun on this achievement!
Congrats Dr. Hranilovic!
Dr. Steve Hranilovic has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada in recognition of his excellence in engineering and his outstanding service to the profession and society.
Dr. Steve Hranilovic has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada in recognition of his excellence in engineering and his outstanding service to the profession and society.
December 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Congrats Dr. Hranilovic!
Dr. Steve Hranilovic has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada in recognition of his excellence in engineering and his outstanding service to the profession and society.
Dr. Steve Hranilovic has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada in recognition of his excellence in engineering and his outstanding service to the profession and society.
Congratulations to ECE's Dr. Mehdi Narimani and Dr. Nicola Nicolici! The Faculty of Engineering proudly recognized exceptional contributions from staff and faculty members at an annual State of the Faculty gathering.
www.eng.mcmaster.ca/news/five-ho...
www.eng.mcmaster.ca/news/five-ho...
Six honoured with Faculty of Engineering awards at annual State of the Faculty event
The Faculty of Engineering proudly recognized exceptional contributions from staff and faculty members at an annual State of the Faculty gathering. These honours celebrate service, research, teaching ...
www.eng.mcmaster.ca
December 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Congratulations to ECE's Dr. Mehdi Narimani and Dr. Nicola Nicolici! The Faculty of Engineering proudly recognized exceptional contributions from staff and faculty members at an annual State of the Faculty gathering.
www.eng.mcmaster.ca/news/five-ho...
www.eng.mcmaster.ca/news/five-ho...
McMaster Postdoc Entrepreneur Fellowship Pitch Day!
📅 Nov 18 | 2–5 PM EST
📍 The Loft, MSU Hub, McMaster U
Join us to see postdoctoral innovators pitch their ventures!
🕒 Reg closes Nov 14 @ 11:59 PM.
👉 See link in bio to register.
#McMaster #Innovation #PitchDay
📅 Nov 18 | 2–5 PM EST
📍 The Loft, MSU Hub, McMaster U
Join us to see postdoctoral innovators pitch their ventures!
🕒 Reg closes Nov 14 @ 11:59 PM.
👉 See link in bio to register.
#McMaster #Innovation #PitchDay
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
McMaster Postdoc Entrepreneur Fellowship Pitch Day!
📅 Nov 18 | 2–5 PM EST
📍 The Loft, MSU Hub, McMaster U
Join us to see postdoctoral innovators pitch their ventures!
🕒 Reg closes Nov 14 @ 11:59 PM.
👉 See link in bio to register.
#McMaster #Innovation #PitchDay
📅 Nov 18 | 2–5 PM EST
📍 The Loft, MSU Hub, McMaster U
Join us to see postdoctoral innovators pitch their ventures!
🕒 Reg closes Nov 14 @ 11:59 PM.
👉 See link in bio to register.
#McMaster #Innovation #PitchDay
Happy Halloween from the ECE department! 🎃 We hope you get more treats than tricks tonight.
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Halloween from the ECE department! 🎃 We hope you get more treats than tricks tonight.
Eng Phys student Willow Paraskevas used neutron diffraction at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor to study zirconium alloys for CANDU reactors—real-world nuclear science in action! McMaster gives students access to Canada’s most comprehensive nuclear research facilities
October 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Eng Phys student Willow Paraskevas used neutron diffraction at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor to study zirconium alloys for CANDU reactors—real-world nuclear science in action! McMaster gives students access to Canada’s most comprehensive nuclear research facilities
On Sept 30, McMaster observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Events include talks, films, book displays, artisan markets, astronomy, and a food forest planting.
Classes are cancelled to allow time for reflection.
Visit the ECE link tree to learn more.
Events include talks, films, book displays, artisan markets, astronomy, and a food forest planting.
Classes are cancelled to allow time for reflection.
Visit the ECE link tree to learn more.
September 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
On Sept 30, McMaster observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Events include talks, films, book displays, artisan markets, astronomy, and a food forest planting.
Classes are cancelled to allow time for reflection.
Visit the ECE link tree to learn more.
Events include talks, films, book displays, artisan markets, astronomy, and a food forest planting.
Classes are cancelled to allow time for reflection.
Visit the ECE link tree to learn more.
McMaster’s MARC Innovation Hub is shaping the future of electric transportation—advancing energy efficiency, accelerating EV adoption & driving sustainable mobility.
Learn more in Brighter World via our Linktree.
Learn more in Brighter World via our Linktree.
September 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
McMaster’s MARC Innovation Hub is shaping the future of electric transportation—advancing energy efficiency, accelerating EV adoption & driving sustainable mobility.
Learn more in Brighter World via our Linktree.
Learn more in Brighter World via our Linktree.
Welcome new grad students to ECE and the Fall term.
Join us for orientation on Tuesday, Sept 9, 10–11 AM in ITB A113a/b.
Open to MEng, MASc, and PhD students. Snacks will be provided.
Join us for orientation on Tuesday, Sept 9, 10–11 AM in ITB A113a/b.
Open to MEng, MASc, and PhD students. Snacks will be provided.
September 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Welcome new grad students to ECE and the Fall term.
Join us for orientation on Tuesday, Sept 9, 10–11 AM in ITB A113a/b.
Open to MEng, MASc, and PhD students. Snacks will be provided.
Join us for orientation on Tuesday, Sept 9, 10–11 AM in ITB A113a/b.
Open to MEng, MASc, and PhD students. Snacks will be provided.
Visit our engineering grad studies fair!
Interested in exploring graduate studies after you graduate? Visit our upcoming fair to meet with staff, students, and faculty from across Canada!
September 18, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
JHE Lobby
Interested in exploring graduate studies after you graduate? Visit our upcoming fair to meet with staff, students, and faculty from across Canada!
September 18, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
JHE Lobby
September 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Visit our engineering grad studies fair!
Interested in exploring graduate studies after you graduate? Visit our upcoming fair to meet with staff, students, and faculty from across Canada!
September 18, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
JHE Lobby
Interested in exploring graduate studies after you graduate? Visit our upcoming fair to meet with staff, students, and faculty from across Canada!
September 18, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
JHE Lobby
Welcome back, ECE students! 🎉
Level 2 students, join us for Orientation: Thu Sept 4, 3:30–5:00 PM, ITB 137. Meet your peers & faculty + enjoy snacks! 🍪☕ Let’s kick off Fall 2025 together! #ECE #Orientation
Level 2 students, join us for Orientation: Thu Sept 4, 3:30–5:00 PM, ITB 137. Meet your peers & faculty + enjoy snacks! 🍪☕ Let’s kick off Fall 2025 together! #ECE #Orientation
August 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Welcome back, ECE students! 🎉
Level 2 students, join us for Orientation: Thu Sept 4, 3:30–5:00 PM, ITB 137. Meet your peers & faculty + enjoy snacks! 🍪☕ Let’s kick off Fall 2025 together! #ECE #Orientation
Level 2 students, join us for Orientation: Thu Sept 4, 3:30–5:00 PM, ITB 137. Meet your peers & faculty + enjoy snacks! 🍪☕ Let’s kick off Fall 2025 together! #ECE #Orientation
Summer Research Showcase + Ice Cream Social
See the future of engineering at McMaster’s Undergraduate Research Poster Showcase. Students share summer projects—from tech breakthroughs to real-world solutions.
📅 Tue, Aug 19 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (drop-in)
📍 JHE Field, McMaster (look for the tent)
See the future of engineering at McMaster’s Undergraduate Research Poster Showcase. Students share summer projects—from tech breakthroughs to real-world solutions.
📅 Tue, Aug 19 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (drop-in)
📍 JHE Field, McMaster (look for the tent)
Engineering Summer Research Showcase & Ice Cream Social
Event information Projects include developing antifouling zwitterionic materials, teaching algebra through animation, and analyzing atmospheric distortions with infrared laser transmissions, and so mu...
www.eng.mcmaster.ca
August 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Summer Research Showcase + Ice Cream Social
See the future of engineering at McMaster’s Undergraduate Research Poster Showcase. Students share summer projects—from tech breakthroughs to real-world solutions.
📅 Tue, Aug 19 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (drop-in)
📍 JHE Field, McMaster (look for the tent)
See the future of engineering at McMaster’s Undergraduate Research Poster Showcase. Students share summer projects—from tech breakthroughs to real-world solutions.
📅 Tue, Aug 19 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (drop-in)
📍 JHE Field, McMaster (look for the tent)
🌌 Unlock the power of probability & geometry! 🌌
Join the ECE Distinguished Research Lecture with Prof. Shun Watanabe (Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology) on information geometry—from e-/m-families to Markov kernels.
📅 Sept 8, 2025 | 🕒 3:30–5 PM EDT | 📍 ITB A113a/b
🔗 Details in Linktree
Join the ECE Distinguished Research Lecture with Prof. Shun Watanabe (Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology) on information geometry—from e-/m-families to Markov kernels.
📅 Sept 8, 2025 | 🕒 3:30–5 PM EDT | 📍 ITB A113a/b
🔗 Details in Linktree
August 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🌌 Unlock the power of probability & geometry! 🌌
Join the ECE Distinguished Research Lecture with Prof. Shun Watanabe (Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology) on information geometry—from e-/m-families to Markov kernels.
📅 Sept 8, 2025 | 🕒 3:30–5 PM EDT | 📍 ITB A113a/b
🔗 Details in Linktree
Join the ECE Distinguished Research Lecture with Prof. Shun Watanabe (Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology) on information geometry—from e-/m-families to Markov kernels.
📅 Sept 8, 2025 | 🕒 3:30–5 PM EDT | 📍 ITB A113a/b
🔗 Details in Linktree
McMaster awarded $1M in federal funding for AI-powered, zero-emission transit toolkit www.eng.mcmaster.ca/news/mcmaste...
McMaster awarded $1M in federal funding for AI-powered, zero-emission transit toolkit
An artificial intelligence project to boost adoption of zero-emission vehicles, led by McMaster’s Institute for Transportation and Logistics, has been awarded over $1 million.
www.eng.mcmaster.ca
August 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
McMaster awarded $1M in federal funding for AI-powered, zero-emission transit toolkit www.eng.mcmaster.ca/news/mcmaste...