Price Faculty of Engineering News Archive
Students News
Impressive resumes and bright futures: meet the 2023 Schulich Leaders
September 8, 2023 —
Two outstanding incoming UM students have once again been awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships. Simar Ubhi (Engineering), from Kildonan-East Collegiate, and Cody McDonald (Science), from Murdoch Mackay Collegiate, are this year’s Schulich Leaders.
September 8, 2023 —
Two outstanding incoming UM students have once again been awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships. Simar Ubhi (Engineering), from Kildonan-East Collegiate, and Cody McDonald (Science), from Murdoch Mackay Collegiate, are this year’s Schulich Leaders.
Research and International News
Research Manitoba announces funding for three groundbreaking UM projects
August 8, 2023 —
Three new UM projects have received proof-of concept funding from Research Manitoba on July 26 totaling $346,500 over two years.
August 8, 2023 —
Three new UM projects have received proof-of concept funding from Research Manitoba on July 26 totaling $346,500 over two years.
New biosystems engineering professor pursues carbon-neutral bioproducts
August 3, 2023 —
Dr. Warren Blunt joined the Department of Biosystems Engineering as Assistant Professor in Sustainability Engineering on July 1, 2023.
August 3, 2023 —
Dr. Warren Blunt joined the Department of Biosystems Engineering as Assistant Professor in Sustainability Engineering on July 1, 2023.
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Winnipeg Mayor visits engineering student teams
July 11, 2023 —
Winnipeg Mayor, Scott Gillingham paid a visit to the Price Faculty of Engineering on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The goal of the visit was to talk to students on the UMSAE teams and learn about what they do. He also got the unexpected opportunity to be strapped into the Baja vehicle and took a ride around the parking lot!
July 11, 2023 —
Winnipeg Mayor, Scott Gillingham paid a visit to the Price Faculty of Engineering on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The goal of the visit was to talk to students on the UMSAE teams and learn about what they do. He also got the unexpected opportunity to be strapped into the Baja vehicle and took a ride around the parking lot!
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UMTIG recognized as research group
July 6, 2023 —
Urban Mobility and Transportation Informatics Group (UMTIG) is a group focused on excellence in the areas of urban mobility and transportation informatics and bringing high quality results to their partners and clients. Although UMTIG has been an institution on campus since the 1990’s they were recently recognized as a research group by the University of Manitoba.
July 6, 2023 —
Urban Mobility and Transportation Informatics Group (UMTIG) is a group focused on excellence in the areas of urban mobility and transportation informatics and bringing high quality results to their partners and clients. Although UMTIG has been an institution on campus since the 1990’s they were recently recognized as a research group by the University of Manitoba.
Research and International News
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
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Civil engineering student project wins first place at national competition
June 23, 2023 —
A team of undergraduate civil engineering students placed first in the 2023 National Student Capstone Design Competition with their project aimed to improve active transportation networks in Winnipeg.
June 23, 2023 —
A team of undergraduate civil engineering students placed first in the 2023 National Student Capstone Design Competition with their project aimed to improve active transportation networks in Winnipeg.
CBC Manitoba: Michelle Carriere on making math fun by using beadwork
June 21, 2023 —
Michelle Carriere, Indigenous recruitment and outreach officer, ENGAP, and Kid-Netic Energy program, spoke with Marcy Markusa on CBC Manitoba about how to make math fun through beadwork. She talks about the reactions of students and how the idea came about.
June 21, 2023 —
Michelle Carriere, Indigenous recruitment and outreach officer, ENGAP, and Kid-Netic Energy program, spoke with Marcy Markusa on CBC Manitoba about how to make math fun through beadwork. She talks about the reactions of students and how the idea came about.
Indigenous News
Honouring the contributions of Mihskakwan James Harper
June 15, 2023 —
National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month celebrate the history, culture, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across all of Turtle Island. One of the extraordinary young alumni we are honouring for his contributions and successes is Mihskakwan James Harper, who will receive UM’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni for 2023.
June 15, 2023 —
National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month celebrate the history, culture, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across all of Turtle Island. One of the extraordinary young alumni we are honouring for his contributions and successes is Mihskakwan James Harper, who will receive UM’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni for 2023.
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Marcia Friesen elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
June 7, 2023 —
Marcia Friesen, dean of the Price Faculty of Engineering, has been elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering, as one of 55 new Fellows for 2023.
June 7, 2023 —
Marcia Friesen, dean of the Price Faculty of Engineering, has been elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering, as one of 55 new Fellows for 2023.