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engHERO: Abbey Slawich

April 20, 2021 by wemadeit

engHERO: Abbey Slawich

What is one thing you wish you knew about engineering when you were in high school? I remember going to university open houses and seeing these elaborate design projects that engineering students have made, and I would think to myself, I could never figure out how to make something like that. But now I know […]

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Engineering a Better World: Goal 2 Zero Hunger

April 10, 2021 by wemadeit

Engineering a Better World: Goal 2 Zero Hunger

Have you ever thought about how potatoes can be modified to fight off disease? Engineers across the globe are doing things just like this to help beat hunger and contribute to the SDGs. The SDGs, also known as the Sustainable Development Goals, are 17 goals laid out by the United Nations that aim to make […]

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Fashion Forward Engineering

April 9, 2021 by wemadeit

Fashion Forward Engineering

Clothes play a huge role in our self-esteem – they allow us to express who we are and help boost our confidence in our daily lives. Feeling good about yourself has many benefits, and can even make your work better. This led project engineer Anastasia Kraft to start Xena Workwear and make a fashion-forward steel-toe […]

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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With These Shoes

April 2, 2021 by wemadeit

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With These Shoes

Have you ever seen shoes made out of garbage? You just might’ve and never knew it! In 2015, Adidas released shoes in collaboration with Parley for the Oceans which use recycled marine pollution as plastic. They’ve since extended this to other products such as athletic shirts, leggings, jerseys and more. The shoes are made from […]

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engHero: Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett

March 30, 2021 by wemadeit

engHero: Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett

We’d like to shed light on a key contributor to the race to find an effective vaccine for the infamous Coronavirus. Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett isn’t just someone that should be recognized in February, but every time a vaccine is mentioned. “ The vaccine you are going to be taking was developed by an African […]

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5 Resources to Help You Pick a University

March 15, 2021 by wemadeit

5 Resources to Help You Pick a University

Picking a university is tough, especially if you will be calling it home for the next few years. Here are some resources that might help when making your decision: University Tours This may seem like an obvious one, but you don’t have to wait until grade 12 to book yourself a university tour! They are […]

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