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National Engineering Month

Every year, National Engineering Month takes place from March 1 to 31. It’s a month to celebrate engineering excellence in Canada at every level: youth, students, and professionals. It brings together the people within the profession and celebrates the achievements of engineers.

Events

A student presents her poster during the Engineering and Computer Science Graduate Poster Competition.
Mar 6

Engineering and Computer Science Graduate Poster Competition

This annual graduate research competition showcases the cutting-edge research that the Faculty of Engineering’s graduate students are doing.

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Mar 6

Engineering graduate studies information session

Discover graduate studies in engineering and computer science at uOttawa—gain insights, connect with experts, and explore research opportunities.…

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Mar 6

Panel: Collaborating on large-scale multidisciplinary research programs

Join us for a discussion panel about large-scale multidisciplinary research programs with speakers from the Faculty of Engineering and uOttawa’s new G…

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Mar 6

Lecture: Nuclear reactors operation and safety

Join us for a talk on heat transfer and fluid dynamics in nuclear reactors with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).…

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Mar 8 to Mar 9

Engineering Charity Gala

Join us for an evening of dining, dancing, and fundraising to support Operation Come Home in their mission to help homeless youth build a brighter fut…

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Mar 27

Design Day

Students have worked closely with external partners of the faculty to develop solutions for real clients. This event showcases their projects and cele…

Photo contest

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Send us a photo that demonstrates a proud moment in your engineering journey, either as a student at Ottawa Engineering or as a professional engineer and you could win a Faculty of Engineering hoodie and other faculty swag!

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Featured news

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Society
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Society

Building a better tomorrow: Why women in STEM matter

Many universities, including uOttawa, are committed to Engineers Canada’s “30 by 30” initiative, aiming to increase the representation of women in engineering to 30% by 2030. This goal is a vital step toward fostering diversity and equity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields.
Partnerships
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Partnerships

Five reasons to partner with uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, companies have much to gain by partnering with university departments. Among these, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa, one of the world’s top universities, stands out as a great choice for collaboration and innovation.
Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship

Two engineering student startups offer smart solutions to tackle rising costs

In a time when Canadians are feeling the pressure of the rising cost of living, two innovative student startups are stepping up with solutions that could allow people to both live more sustainably and save money on groceries and energy.