Women in Engineering & IT Archives | Faculty of Engineering and Design

October 8, 2024

Celebrating Carleton’s Spirit, Innovation and Community at Throwback

Carleton University was filled with energy and school spirit as Throwback, the university’s highly anticipated homecoming celebration, brought alumni, students and community members together from Sept. 26 to Oct. 6.

August 28, 2024

The Women in Engineering & IT Program Returns for its Fourth Consecutive Year

Carleton University’s Faculty of Engineering and Design is happy to announce the return of the Women in Engineering & IT (WiE&IT) Program, a free extracurricular program for women in STEM... More

June 3, 2024

Carleton’s Elisabeth Gilmore Awarded $1.5 Million through New Frontiers in Research Fund

A Carleton project led by Environmental Engineering and Public Policy researcher Elisabeth Gilmore has been funded by the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. This... More

May 1, 2024

Accelerating Disaster Response: Using Social Media to Help First Responders and Policy Makers

Natural disasters are on the rise in Canada. With climate change contributing to shifts in weather patterns, there is a steady increase of severe weather events. During a disaster, multimedia... More

April 29, 2024

The Power of Perseverance: Supporting Women in Engineering

This news story was originally published in the Spring 2024 edition of Giving Insight, a dedicated communication focused on highlighting future philanthropy in action at Carleton University. Written by: Courtney... More

April 25, 2024

Breaking Down Barriers: Building Diversity in Construction Through Sponsorship and Philanthropy

Much like their counterparts in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), women in construction face many challenges, from gender stereotypes to a lack of visible female role models and feelings of... More

March 15, 2024

Protecting Cities from Urban Flooding

As record-breaking rain and snowfall become regular events due to climate change, cities must work quickly to address the increased risk of urban flooding – a destructive new reality for... More

March 8, 2024

Empowering with Purpose: Workshop Day for Women in STEM

Hiring diverse talent helps organizations improve their bottom line. The Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University has been a leader in helping support the student to professional talent... More

December 14, 2023

Carleton Researchers Author Chapter of United Nations Environmental Programme Climate Technology Report

A rising tide may lift all boats, but a flood can destroy everything in its path. With climate change driving higher temperatures and more rainfall around the world, the risks... More

December 5, 2023

Four FED Professors Awarded Future Learning Innovation Fellowships

Four Faculty of Engineering and Design professors have been announced as 2023-24 recipients of the Carleton Future Learning Innovation Fellowship, a program designed to assist faculty and instructors in exploring... More

November 27, 2023

Reducing Aircraft Noise: Award-Winning Carleton Researcher Aims to Make Flights Silent

A bird of prey swoops silently through the night, and grasps a catch in its talons. Owls are not the fastest fliers, but the shape of their wings enables them... More

November 3, 2023

Carleton’s Winnie Ye Named Fellow of Optica – Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide

Professor Winnie Ye of the Department of Electronics has been elevated to the Fellow rank of Optica (formerly OSA), as part of its newly elected 2024 Fellow Class. Founded in... More