by EDC-DDIC | Avr 8, 2021 | E-CORE, General News, Projects
This week, we have for you the recording of our very successful oral exams webinar, a new resource guide on adapting exam questions for an online format, and further translations of our existing resources. Our final newsletter of the semester at the end of April will...
by EDC-DDIC | Mar 17, 2021 | E-CORE, Projects
After a brief pause in our updates two weeks ago, we’re back again this week with an event on a pertinent topic to many instructors, oral exams. We’re also pleased to announce progress on our continued effort to translate our resources to ensure they are accessible to...
by EDC-DDIC | Jan 21, 2021 | Announcements, General News, Highlight
U6 agree to funding Indigenous and Black Students in Engineering and Technology (IBET) to pursue advanced degrees without incurring financial hardship. These IBET Momentum Fellowships also include a mentorship program allowing these young scholars to connect with...
by EDC-DDIC | Jan 13, 2021 | Announcements, General News
Dear EDC community, I regret to share with you the unexpected news of the passing of Dr. Doug Ruth, Dean Emeritus at the University of Manitoba. Doug Ruth was a core faculty member at the University of Manitoba for more than 30 years, including Dean of the Faculty...
by EDC-DDIC | Nov 29, 2020 | Announcements, General News
Three former members of Engineering Deans Canada have been appointed Members of the Order of Canada, one of Canada’s highest civilian honours. The Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Since...
by EDC-DDIC | Nov 29, 2020 | General News
Pearl Sullivan passes away peacefully Saturday morning at Grand River Hospital, surrounded by those she loved most. Dear Colleagues, It is with a very heavy heart that I must share with you that Pearl passed away peacefully Saturday morning at Grand River Hospital....
by EDC-DDIC | Nov 26, 2020 | Announcements, General News
Ten Canadian engineering deans are listed on the recently-released Stanford University’s published list of 1965-2019 top 100,000, or 2% in their field, scientists in the world. The list was created based on a rigorous composite indicator of 6 metrics over...
by EDC-DDIC | Sep 9, 2020 | Announcements, General News
Engineering faculty are among the 87 new Fellows of The Royal Society of Canada, elected by their peers to the incoming class of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists for 2020. Engineering schools represented include McGill University, University of...
by EDC-DDIC | Août 28, 2020 | General News, Op-Eds
Engineering Deans Canada thanks our Canadian engineering researchers who participated in the COVID-19 engineering research survey which ran in May/June 2020. A summary of the results from the survey are available HERE. The results from the survey showcase the diverse...
