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The Faculty of Engineering Magazine

Spring 2023

In this issue: Discover how biomedical engineering students are taking part in revolutionary research Learn how a new Dal Engineering student design team is providing students with more hands-on design experience in oceans engineering Meet an alum inspiring diversity in future engineers and another alum raising awareness about mental health Innovation and Entrepreneurship: We’re introducing you to a recent grad who’s working to bring an impressive tech solution to market Read on Issuu | Download Spring 2023  [PDF - 7 MB]

Spring 2022

In this issue: Improving the quality of our water: Dalhousie researchers address challenges through innovative initiatives Introducing the Modern Engineer: A look at our future engineering leaders Recent Grad Profile: Dal Alumna helps children living with asthma breathe easier Innovation and Entrepreneurship: The next chapter in the Emera ideaHUB Alumni Profile: A tribute to the great Pearl Sullivan Faculty news, updates, and events Read on Issuu | Download Spring 2022 [PDF - 5.2 MB]

Fall 2021

In this issue: How the faculty returned to campus safely during the COVID-19 pandemic Engineering aerospace technology that is out of this world The Women in Engineering Society’s impact on and off campus Updates from the Emera ideaHUB New grad profile: Valuing Education beyond the classroom Faculty news, updates, and events Read on Issuu | Download Fall 2021 [PDF – 1,100 kb]

Spring 2020

In this issue: New ultrasound technology enhancing the lives of cancer patients Engineering a solution to groundwater issues Dal Engineering researchers utilizing expertise in COVID-19 Pandemic Celebrating the life of Dalhousie’s first Engineering graduate Read on Issuu | Download Spring 2020 [PDF - 9.5 MB]

Spring 2019

In this issue: Lab-on-a-chip technologies advance oceans research Launching Dal’s new Emera ideaHUB Saving the lives of stroke patients Building Nova Scotia’s first satellite Read on Issuu | Download Spring 2019 [PDF - 13.1 MB]

Spring 2018

In this issue: Introducing incoming Dean Dr. John Newhook Making the Most of a Big IDEA: Updates on the Dalhousie IDEA Project Engineering alumni making waves in marine tech Entrepreneur is making a difference in India and at Dalhousie Download Spring 2018 [PDF - 1.1 MB]

Spring 2017

In this issue: The future of Oceans Engineering – Dal gets ready to open new Oceans Engineering Hub Improving Underwater Communications – Highlight on Faculty research project The IDEA Project – Transforming Sexton Campus The ChipWhisperer – Alumni Profile Download Spring 2017 [PDF - 2.2 MB]

Fall 2014

In this issue: Her passion for oceans runs deep – Featuring Dr. Kathryn Moran, President and Chief Executive Officer, Exec for Ocean Networks Canada Where sand meets surf – New IDEA Sandbox initiative Safe coasts and oceans – Professor and Associate Scientific Director of MEOPAR, Ron Pelot NSPDDC – Connecting the private sector with univeristy expertise and creativity Lifetime Achievement – Alumni award winner Ronald Gilkie Download Fall 2014 [PDF - 1.8 MB]

Spring 2014

In this issue: DeCell Technologies – Not just a ‘Band-aid’ solution Goldcorp helps out – with a Professorship in Mineral Engineering Push Strength – Inventors give athletes added PUSH From Hantsport to Honolulu – Alumni spotlight Rebirth of Drilling – in Nova Scotia Bone Adhesive – Repairing bones with glue Download Spring 2014 [PDF - 1.1 MB]

Fall 2013

In this issue: Flying high – industrial engineer at the controls On the leading edge –  Joy Romero, Canadian Natural Resources Engineering the future – Education through play Where in the world is Dal Engineering – Alumni photo contest results In for the long haul – Co-op students excel at Michelin   Download Fall 2013 [PDF - 0.9 MB]

Spring 2013

In this issue: Start-up success to NIMS Lab – Ken Bowie PEI Wind farm –  In conversation with Bill Andrew Bright (green) – Future for fast-growing power provider Growing the future – Re-designing engineering education A gifted teacher – Dr. Ron Gilkie Download Spring 2013 [PDF - 4.3 MB]

Fall 2012

In this issue: Partnering for Innovation – NSERC and Pratt & Whitney Canada partner on new Industrial Research Chair Alumni Spotlight –  Wadih Fares’ Journey sprit, drive and giving back Dal’s Engineering Olympic Connection – Alumni de Jonge and Giles share their shining moments Lessons from the past – Innovative courses are making history Download Fall 2012 [PDF - 5.4 MB]

Spring 2012

In this issue: Hanlon engineers – Marine research colloboration Bold Ambitions –  Shell Experiential Learning Fund boosts recruitment of Dal students Lesson Learned – Alumni spotlight, In Conversation with Dr. Feridun Hamdullapur, President of University of Waterloo Engineering alumni shaped community, profession – John James Kinley (DipEng ’48) and Andy Eisenhauer (DipEng ’45) Download Spring 2012 [PDF – 2.7 MB]

Fall 2011

In this issue: Electric Vehicles – Getting a real charge Made in Nunavut –  An approach to dealing with wastewater Improving the life of aircraft – Advanced materials expertise brings Boeing to Atlantic Canada Know how to build bridges – Paving the way for student successs through scholarship fund Download Fall 2011 [PDF - 0.9 MB]

Spring 2011

In this issue: From lab to industry – Design students solve real-world problems Focused and balanced –  Alumni spotlight on Ivan Duvar – former president and CEO of Marititme Tel & Tel i – Seismic activity – Mechanical engineering students using iphones/ipods for science experiments Engineering a better future – Investing to make Dalhousie Engineering the best it can be Download Spring 2011 [PDF - 1.1 MB]

Fall 2010

In this issue: Clean heat – Affordable and clean solar concentration technology Doing the right thing –  Bringing a higher level of safety to offshore structures around the world Education was the way out – In converstation with Dr. Richard Currie A new home for water research – The Centre for Water Resource Studies has a home on Sexton campus Download Fall 2010 [PDF - 1.2 MB]