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.
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📢 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
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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.
Engineering Design graduate and Faculty of Engineering staff member Omoseke Fowode designed Rooted Beings, an artistic and informational print and digital showcase that highlights the experiences of Black engineers.
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.
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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
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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.
Razan Abu-Shaera and Rawaan Abu-Shaera in the Lyons New Media Centre at McMaster. Photos by Mike Lalich.
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!
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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!
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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.
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.
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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
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween from the ECE department! 🎃 We hope you get more treats than tricks tonight.
Willow Paraskevas is passionate about sharing the future of nuclear with the public – such as in her role a tour guide at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor.
Willow Paraskevas presenting her summer research project at the Faculty of Engineering’s annual Summer Research Showcase.
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
Every Child Matters.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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)
🌌 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
McMaster awarded $1M in federal funding for AI-powered, zero-emission transit toolkit www.eng.mcmaster.ca/news/mcmaste...
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Are you curious about turning your idea into a startup? Wondering if your research has commercial potential?
Join us: Made at Mac: Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Opportunities
🗓 Thursday, August 7, 2025
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Online via Zoom
🔗 Register: research.mcmaster.ca
Congratulations! Prof. Jamal Deen has been awarded the inaugural IEEE Sze Education Award and the King Charles III Coronation Medal for service to Canada. A pioneer in engineering education and inclusive leadership. Congratulations on this double honour.
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Congrats to the new ECE Chair, Dr. Shahram Shirani! His research focuses on multimedia communications, especially improving how digital media is processed, compressed, and transmitted across networks. Multimedia is key to entertainment, education, and more.
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Big congrats to the graduating ECE Class of 2025! 🎓⚡
You powered through the labs, the all-nighters, the chaos, and made it.
The future’s yours. 👏
#ECE2025 #McMasterU #Engineering
Thank you to the ECE staff, faculty, and grad students who helped make the 2025 Multicultural Lunch a success. Your efforts created a welcoming and inclusive celebration of our diverse community.
#MulticulturalLunch2025 #ThankYouECE #CommunityAndCulture #ECEFamily
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Update from the ECE office!
Our hours of operation for the summer are from June 2-August 29, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM.
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