Feature Stories

In-depth Articles from the Faculty of Engineering and Design

Gaining the Inside Track

When it comes to developing the future of connected and autonomous vehicles in Canada, there appears to be nothing but green lights on the horizon for the national capital. Having already played host to Canada’s first on-road test of an autonomous vehicle connected to live city infrastructure in 2017, Ottawa now looks poised to solidify its reputation as the country’s hub for connected and…

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Passing the Torch

Yannick Brisebois has followed in his mother’s footsteps. On June, 13, 2019, Brisebois’ family gathered to watch him walk across the stage at Carleton University convocation. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering,... More

May 29, 2019

Accessibility Innovations

Yazmine Laroche, the federal government’s first-ever Deputy Minister of Public Service Accessibility, will receive an honorary degree from Carleton University on June 14, 2019. She is being recognized for her significant contribution to greatly improved... More

May 27, 2019

Climate Change Warriors

A dozen years ago, after a major oil deposit was discovered in western Ghana, the twin cities that are the region’s capital and largest urban centre started to grow rapidly. People flocked to Sekondi-Takoradi from... More

May 20, 2019

Revolution on the Road

Carleton is a key part of Ottawa’s connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) community, and on May 17, 2019 a large contingent of faculty and graduate students from the university helped launch the Ottawa L5 CAV... More

April 24, 2019

Documenting the Tomb of King Tutankhamen

Since it was discovered by archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922, the tomb of King Tutankhamen has been one of the most significant — and most visited — cultural heritage sites in the world. But thousands... More

April 23, 2019

Architecture Workshop Opens New Worlds for Elementary Students

It sits on more than six acres of prime real estate just minutes from downtown, but the Booth Street complex is vacant – for now. The red brick buildings were once home to the Department... More

April 17, 2019

Designing Everyday Solutions

About 60 students from Carleton’s School of Industrial Design showcased their final-year projects at the School's 42nd annual graduation show on April 12, 2019 - addressing themes to help people in their everyday lives like... More

April 16, 2019

Venturing Forward

A lot of learning can take place over a quarter-century. Just ask the more than 30,000 Ottawa-area youths who have taken part in tech-based education programs and summer camps with Carleton’s Virtual Ventures (VV) over... More