electrical and computer engineering News Archive
![An electric autonomous vehicle, parked. Photo by Marco Verch](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/48752688356_a007a0d95d_k-150x150.jpg)
Robots to drive Miss Daisy
February 24, 2020 —
University of Manitoba and United Kingdom researchers to investigate AI-based transportation solutions for older populations
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Engineering excellence recognized
June 21, 2019 —
Two Faculty of Engineering members have been elected as Fellows into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
![This illustration depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated image of a number of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria. Note that extending from the organisms’ exterior were type IV pili, or hair-like appendages, which in this case, are used to promote motility for these bacteria, and improve surface adherence. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Untitled-2-150x150.jpg)
Research pushing the boundaries
May 13, 2019 —
Early career researchers are among the inaugural recipients of funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund
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Made-in-Manitoba technology helps farmers
April 26, 2019 —
Every year, various organizations and governments highlight the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity
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CTV, YAHOO!: Are humans ready for the rise of personal home robots?
August 8, 2018 —
Roboto, what have you done for me lately?
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Six new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
May 31, 2018 —
Four new CRCs have been awarded to U of M professors and another two have been renewed
![Dr. Philip Ferguson (mechanical engineering) and his graduate students Valorie Platero and Matthew Driedger, with CSA Astronaut Dr. Jenni Sidey, and a model of CubeSAT.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/CSA_WEB-150x150.jpg)
CSA to help students design, build and launch their own satellites
May 4, 2018 —
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Sidey announces student teams
![University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering represented the University of Manitoba at the Canadian Engineering Competition hosted by Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario from March 8th to March 11th.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cec_toba_big-150x150.jpg)
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U of M team creates best way to mine an asteroid, win competition
March 28, 2018 —
Twelve Faculty of Engineering students represented the U of M at the 2018 Canadian Engineering Competition
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Engineering students soar to 1st place at international aerospace competition
March 13, 2018 —
"I was just in awe — could not believe it for a while, to be honest with you," said Jasjyot Barmi, who led the University of Manitoba SAE Aero team
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This American Life: Things I Mean to Know
October 30, 2017 —
U of M Professor Emeritus Waldemar Lehn helps solve a mystery