Student and Alumni Stories
Our Students
From Classroom to Construction Site: An Engineering Practicum Journey
When Parth Chauhan arrived in Ottawa to begin the Master of Engineering Practice (EP) program at Carleton University, he was driven by a clear vision – to build the skills and…
Finding Direction through Engineering Practice
For Mahdi Alquzweeni, engineering has always been more than just an academic interest. From an early age, he was drawn to mathematics and physics —…
From Aircraft Maintenance to New Horizons: Finding Community and Opportunity at Carleton
When Nikita Patkin arrived at Carleton University in Fall 2025, he brought with him years of experience working on aircraft — and a desire to…
Fueling Career Growth with Carleton’s Engineering Practice Program
Master of Engineering – Engineering Practice (EP) Program student Vrundesh Sanjaykumar Rathod has always been captivated by the inner workings of machines. Fueled by countless…
Engineering Success with Carleton’s EP Program
Last fall, Carleton University introduced its unique Master of Engineering – Engineering Practice (EP) Program, designed specifically for internationally trained engineers with undergraduate degrees from…
Our Alumni
Building Again: Starting Over as an Engineer in Canada
When Darshan Jariwala arrived in Ottawa in December 2023, he wasn’t beginning his engineering career—he was rebuilding it. After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in…
Engineering Practice Graduates Celebrate Growth, Community and New Beginnings
On June 9, 65 students crossed the convocation stage as graduates of Carleton University’s Engineering Practice (EP) program, celebrating not only the completion of their…
Carleton Master of Engineering Practice Alumni Thrives in Canada’s Data Science Sector
Canada’s demand for data science professionals is rapidly increasing as businesses, government, and research organizations rely on data-driven initiatives. The field will continue to expand…
Engineering a New Future: From Zimbabwe to Carleton’s Engineering Practice Program
Last fall, Carleton University officially launched its one-of-a-kind Master of Engineering – Engineering Practice (EP) Program, tailored towards internationally trained engineers who received their undergraduate…