Student Stories

Page Description:Environmental engineering PhD student, Victoria Onyedibe, describes how engineering isn't a common career choice among the women in Nigeria, her home country. However, this only motivated her to promote diversity within her field.

Page Description:We are pleased to share that Huda Goehar, a Master of Science in Computer Networks student, has been named a recipient of the George W. Vari Friendship Award in the Civil Leadership category for her work in creating a community for families new to Canada.

Page Description:Master of chemical engineering student, Kane Ho, is a leader within his Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. As the director of his local badminton club, made up of over 200 members, Kane and his team have been committed to creating a diverse community of athletes with different backgrounds and ages.

Page Description:Immigrating from the Philippines over 10 years ago, PhD electrical and computer engineering student Luzalen Marcos describes how she never predicted that she could pursue a career in engineering.

Page Description:The first minute of a baby’s life is called the “Golden Minute.” In those 60 seconds, if the newborn hasn’t yet started breathing, intervention should be done to save their life.

Page Description:Bofa Udisi and Paul Inuwa Adamu awarded the Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship.

Page Description:Have you ever wondered how Google Maps formulates directions from point A to point B, or how robotic arms and autonomous vehicles move?

Page Description:Throughout her time at the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS), mechanical engineering student, Ruth Arunachalam, has prioritized reimagining a STEM environment that is inclusive and engaging for all communities.

Page Description:For Naureen Kaur, changing the dynamic of the engineering environment into one that is more inclusive towards women is her goal.

Page Description:Recognizing that socio-economic barriers can often limit access to education, architectural science student, Marwa Al-Saqqar, is striving to expand opportunities for future generations.