News | Faculty of Engineering and Design

March 18, 2025

Carleton University Celebrates Four New Canada Research Chair Appointments

Four Carleton University researchers have been appointed to newly created Canada Research Chair (CRC) positions, driving forward innovative research that tackles real-world challenges. As leaders in their fields, they are... More

March 11, 2025

Stopping Infectious Diseases: Researchers Develop Rapid-Response Treatment Centre

Ebola is one of the most virulent diseases on the planet. Spread through contact with the bodily fluids of somebody who is infected, its symptoms can include fever, muscle pain,... More

March 10, 2025

Carleton’s Abilities Living Laboratory Advancing Accessibility and Innovation

Carleton University is at the forefront of accessibility and inclusive design research, driving innovation through collaboration with industry, community partners and researchers.

March 3, 2025

How Volunteering Shapes Carleton’s Engineering Community

Engineering is a service profession—where technology and innovation can be applied for the betterment of society. It goes hand in hand with volunteering, because both are integral to building and... More

February 24, 2025

Engineering Without Limits: The Versatility of an Engineering Education at Carleton

In high school, Damiano Alloggia excelled at science and math and had a passion for cars. Choosing a university program was an easy decision. All signs pointed to engineering. Alloggia... More

February 21, 2025

Professor Pavel Cheben Receives the SPIE Maria Goeppert Mayer Award in Photonics

The Department of Electronics is thrilled to congratulate Pavel Cheben on receiving the 2025 SPIE Maria Goeppert Mayer Award in Photonics! Pavel, an Adjunct Professor with our department and sponsored... More

February 4, 2025

Creating Climate-resilient Cities: How Nature-based Solutions Could Solve Urban Flooding

With urban flooding on the rise due to climate change and urbanization, cities across Canada face growing challenges in protecting communities and infrastructure. Associate Professor Jennifer Drake, an expert in stormwater... More

February 3, 2025

Onwards & Upwards: Virtual Ventures Wins Actua Award for Excellence

This year, Carleton University’s award-winning social impact organization Virtual Ventures (VV) was named winner of the Actua 2024 Award for Excellence. The Actua Award for Excellence recognizes network members who exemplify annual excellence in unlocking potential for... More

January 27, 2025

Harnessing the Imposter Complex: Helping Women in STEM to Thrive

If you can name it, you can tame it. This was the theme of the Faculty of Engineering and Design’s Workshop Day, where over 100 women students in engineering and information... More

January 15, 2025

Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future: Centre Block’s Restoration

Parliament’s Centre Block isn’t just a building, it is an icon. Its sturdy stone façade is a symbol of Canadian democracy. But the current structure was built in 1920, and... More

December 24, 2024

Professor Halim Yanikomeroglu Receives Prestigious IEEE Harold Sobol Award

Dr. Halim Yanikomeroglu, Chancellor’s Professor at Carleton University and Director of the Carleton-NTN Lab, has been awarded the 2024 IEEE Communications Society Harold Sobol Award for Exemplary Service to Meetings & Conferences.

December 3, 2024

15 Carleton Alumni-Owned Businesses for Holiday Gifting

This holiday season, support Carleton University alumni-owned businesses by gifting unique, locally crafted items. From artisanal treats to stylish accessories, discover the perfect gifts that highlight the creativity and entrepreneurial... More