October 2024
McMaster Engineering Alumni
Connecting our #FireballFamily through events, networking, spotlights, and more.
In this monthly newsletter, we celebrate the impact of our #MacEng alumni, who continue to inspire and lead in diverse industries around the globe. We also spotlight cutting-edge research driving progress and innovation, along with key events that bring together the Fireball Family to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Top Stories
McMaster University is pleased to announce the appointment of its 9th president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Susan Tighe
Dr. Tighe has been McMaster’s provost and vice-president (Academic) since 2020 and previously served as the deputy provost and associate vice-president Integrated Planning and Budgeting at the University of Waterloo.
“The best technology does not win – the most adoptive does,” and other insights from Tom Jenkins at the JW Hodgins Memorial Lecture on AI
Tom Jenkins '82, was invited to share his experiences during the Faculty’s annual premier speaker series, the John Hodgins Memorial Lecture, on October 2.
Mac Eng Research Recap
Sustainable energy and the promise of metal-water reactors
Keena Trowell, a professor of mechanical engineering, is tackling the big question of how we can easily store and transport renewable energy so it can get to communities in need.
Cheryl Quenneville’s lab is making hockey safer by evaluating how much neck guards protect against puck impact. They’ve partnered with Niko Apparel Systems, whose Aegis Impact Interceptor?neck guard scored big; its equipment is the first of its kind to be designed for impact attenuation.
“The long-term goal is hopefully to change the field of hockey apparel so that not just helmets and face guards are part of impact test standards,” Quenneville says.
Celebrating our Alumni
Eman Rezk '20 a recent Computational Science and Engineering PhD graduate has been honoured with the Alice Wilson Award by the by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).??
领英推荐
Mac Eng grad HOWARD SHEARER ’77, ’24, has been awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander by the Governor General of Jamaica!
Congratulations to Hatem Zurob '99, '03, who has been made a knight of the Order of Academic Palms (Ordre des Palmes académiques), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing academic culture in France.
Engineering alumnus Geoff Shaw sharpens his focus on a career in photography. Upon reflecting on his Mac Eng experience, Geoff notes that studying engineering helped him develop more than just technical skills—it laid the foundation for his photography business.
Stay Connected with Mac Eng
Mac Eng students have created an app that pairs international students with industry mentors. If you’re a Mac Eng alum, especially in the tech space,?now’s your chance to give back!?Become a mentor and help international students build their careers in Canada.
Join us for an exclusive Mac Eng reception in Silicon Valley!
Connect with Dean Heather Sheardown, Faculty of Engineering leaders, and other local alumni, co-op students and industry partners on Thursday, November 14 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at District San Jose.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the Mac Eng community in the heart of Silicon Valley. Register here!
Happy Halloween from Mac Eng!
Do you have fond Halloween memories from your time in Mac Eng, or will you be adding some Mac Eng 'Flare' to your Halloween festivities this year? Send your favourite Mac Eng Halloween photos to [email protected]. By sharing a photo, you give Mac Eng Alumni permission to share in upcoming communications.