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 […]
engSPIRATIONAL
No more of this cheesy “inspirational quote of the day” business. These women and ideas are the real deal. We dare you to not be inspired by them (it’s impossible).
engHERO: Michelle Moxley-Peltier
What is one thing you wish you knew about engineering when you were in high school? I wish that I knew how complex and multifaceted engineering was, and how most problems are solved in group settings. When I was in high school, I assumed that I would need to know how to do everything myself […]
Who is Julie Payette?
Quick facts! Who: Governor General Julie Payette is an engineer, former NASA astronaut, scientific broadcaster and corporate director. What: In 1992, Julie was selected for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut corps. She was a part of two spaceflights and served as the CAPCOM (Capsule Communicator) for many more. She went on to serve as […]
Engineering Scholarships
So you’ve decided you want to become an engineer – what’s the next step? Looking at universities and colleges is a good bet, but all the fees attached can sometimes feel overwhelming. To help ease your fears, here are 5 scholarships that exist for helping Canadian high school students just like you pursue a STEM […]
3 Ways Universities Support Female Engineering Students
As a girl, it can be intimidating to study a profession that is very male-dominated. Thankfully, universities are making an effort to ensure that any of their female engineering students feel supported and empowered throughout their university career. Here are 3 ways that universities are making this possible: Women in Engineering Societies Societies (similar to […]
engHERO: Isabel Higgon
What is one thing you wish you knew about engineering when you were in high school? I wish I knew how diverse the field of Engineering really is. I had a very specific goal in mind when I applied to Engineering. I still have the same goal, but I learned that it’s important to start […]