In recognition of her exceptional, long-standing contribution to strengthening the role of immigrant and refugee women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Dr. Sawsan Abdul-Majid has received Ontario’s 2023 Champion of Diversity Award in the inclusion and diversity category.
In recognition of her exceptional, long-standing contribution to strengthening the role of immigrant and refugee women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Dr. Sawsan Abdul-Majid has received Ontario’s 2023 Champion of Diversity Award in the inclusion and diversity category.
Trained as an aerospace engineer, Professor Catherine Mavriplis has first-hand experience being one of few women in a male-dominated field. This fuelled her passion for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), leading to a dual-research career studying aerospace engineering as well as the systematic gaps that impede gender diversity in STEM and developing ways to address these gaps.
Trained as an aerospace engineer, Professor Catherine Mavriplis has first-hand experience being one of few women in a male-dominated field. This fuelled her passion for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), leading to a dual-research career studying aerospace engineering as well as the systematic g...
As we wrap up 2023, we look back at some of the memorable moments, remarkable milestones, and well-deserved recognition that the University of Ottawa experienced this year.
As we wrap up 2023, we look back at some of the memorable moments, remarkable milestones, and well-deserved recognition that the University of Ottawa experienced this year.
This year brought many important advances in the life sciences and cybersecurity sectors, both for the University of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. The launch of the Health Sciences building, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI), the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H) and the uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range all give reason for a positive, hopeful future for Canadians in 2024.
This year brought many important advances in the life sciences and cybersecurity sectors, both for the University of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. The launch of the Health Sciences building, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI), the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H) and the uOttaw...
Thanks to a grant from NSERC Promo Science, two members of the Engineering Outreach team and civil engineering professor Stéphanie Guillerme visited the community of Kangiqsualujjuaq, in Nunavik, to offer technology workshops to youth in Grades 5 to 8.
Thanks to a grant from NSERC Promo Science, two members of the Engineering Outreach team and civil engineering professor Stéphanie Guillerme visited the community of Kangiqsualujjuaq, in Nunavik, to offer technology workshops to youth in Grades 5 to 8.
In 2023, the Faculty of Engineering secured funding from the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) to improve access to the automotive and mobility industry for BIPOC youth.
In 2023, the Faculty of Engineering secured funding from the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) to improve access to the automotive and mobility industry for BIPOC youth.
With a vice-dean, EDI and governance, joining its leadership team, the Faculty of Engineering has taken a step towards fostering a more inclusive and supportive culture for students, professors and staff.
With a vice-dean, EDI and governance, joining its leadership team, the Faculty of Engineering has taken a step towards fostering a more inclusive and supportive culture for students, professors and staff.
Four uOttawa Alumna from the Faculty of Engineering are sharing their experience since graduating university and are offering their best advice to current engineering students. Meet Caroline, Rukkya, Imane and Vanessa, four women who are shaping the future through their profession.
Four uOttawa Alumna from the Faculty of Engineering are sharing their experience since graduating university and are offering their best advice to current engineering students. Meet Caroline, Rukkya, Imane and Vanessa, four women who are shaping the future through their profession.
Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three uOttawa professors, who are leading research in different fields, to hear about their experiences as Black academics. Learn from them in this short video series.
Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three uOttawa professors, who are leading research in different fields, to hear about their experiences as Black academics. Learn from them in this short vi...
Michelle Liu is an engineer (P.Eng), a civil engineering PhD student, a law student, and a fierce advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Empowered by experiences around her identities, she aspires to become an academic at the intersection of engineering and law, and has made EDI the core subject of her PhD research.
Michelle Liu is an engineer (P.Eng), a civil engineering PhD student, a law student, and a fierce advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Empowered by experiences around her identities, she aspires to become an academic at the intersection of engineering and law, and has made EDI the co...
