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IVF success rate poised to improve with new research from SFU engineering scientist
December 08, 2016Over the past three years, Canadian women desperate to conceive a child endured more than 82,000... read more
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SFU computer science professor named IEEE Fellow
December 05, 2016SFU computing science professor JC Liu, an expert in networking and multimedia systems, has been... read more
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NSERC chair to further Canada’s leadership role in space-based radar
November 29, 2016Simon Fraser University is partnering with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) and the... read more
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SFU visual analytics pioneer recognized with career award
November 10, 2016Simon Fraser University engineering science professor emeritus John Dill is being recognized with a... read more
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SFU Surrey campus expansion to support clean tech and sustainable energy sectors
November 09, 2016SFU will also expand its research capacities in clean tech and will work with the City of Surrey... read more
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SFU computing scientist Martin Ester is world’s most influential data-mining scholar
October 25, 2016SFU computing science professor Martin Ester has been named the most influential scholar in data... read more
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Joint degree reveals unexpected passions, career options
October 06, 2016When Daniel Paulino entered SFU he was focused on becoming a physician, and tailored his... read more
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Risky business—graduating entrepreneur develops algorithm to mitigate risk
October 06, 2016Step out of your comfort zone. That’s the advice Jasneet Sabharwal, who is graduating with a... read more
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Exploring opportunities yields unexpected career path
October 06, 2016When Gursher Sidhu joined SFU’s School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, he never dreamed... read more
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Novel hearing aid inspires career in biomedical engineering
October 06, 2016Eunice Kuatsjah, an international student from Indonesia, never expected her Simon Fraser... read more
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Can-do attitude, co-op education drive career opportunities
October 06, 2016Tesla Motors wants to change the world, and only dedicated workers need apply. Luckily, Hassan... read more
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SFU PhD student develops first DUI detecting device for both drugs and alcohol
October 06, 2016Every eight minutes someone is injured in a driving under the influence (DUI) related incident in... read more
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SFU partners with national healthcare network on concussion research
September 30, 2016A team of SFU neuroscientists will partner with Croton HealthCare Canada Inc to carry out research... read more
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SFU clean tech innovations to be featured at Surrey Expo
September 26, 2016Simon Fraser University will showcase its latest innovations in clean energy as part of the Greater... read more
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Summer program created by SFU engineering science PhD candidates wins gold
September 22, 2016An innovative Surrey-based student summer program, developed by two SFU engineering science PhD... read more
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New technology to aid monitoring of arm disability progress
September 20, 2016People with limited use of their arms due to conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy and... read more
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Mechatronics internship closes circle for visiting research student
September 16, 2016Born and raised in Pakistan, Muhammad Shahzain Riaz is a global student. He is studying... read more
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Computing science student celebrates second Olympic bronze
August 18, 2016SFU computing science student Jasmin Glaesser has earned a second Olympic bronze medal, this time... read more
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Engineering science student receives $80,000 Schulich Scholarship
August 17, 2016By Allen Tung and Justin Wong, SFU University Communications New students Scott Bernard and... read more
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FAS researchers awarded $2.5 million by NSERC
July 01, 2016New funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) will support the... read more
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Students bring wearable technology to hockey
June 24, 2016“He shoots, he scores!” may take on a new meaning for entrepreneurial Simon Fraser University... read more
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A Look Back with Chelsea Huang (B.A.Sc. Engineering Science '16)
June 10, 2016Chelsea Huang (B.A.Sc. Engineering Science, with extended minor in Music, ‘16) wants to... read more
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Zhang wins recognition for leadership in graduate studies
June 08, 2016Richard Zhang, professor in the School of Computing Science, wins SFU’s 2016 Award for Excellence... read more
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Convocation: Governor General’s Gold Medal recipient makes breakthrough
June 08, 2016By Gladys We Shenwei Huang, who came to SFU from Shanghai, China in 2011 to study for a PhD in... read more
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Mid-career move pays off for new graduate
June 08, 2016Celebrity spotting is all in a day’s work for engineering science graduand Terry Hannon, now... read more
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Convocation: Stand-out student seeks to help others walk again
June 08, 2016As an undergraduate student in SFU’s School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Shaun... read more
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Convocation: Big data degree reaps big rewards
June 07, 2016Ask Shruthi Narayan how she feels about graduating from SFU’s new master’s in big data... read more
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Enterprising mechatronics student is flying high
June 07, 2016Mechatronic systems engineering graduand Jessica Peare is a high-flyer—in the classroom and... read more
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Brainwaves could be the next health vital sign
June 01, 2016Featured in Global News, Vancouver Sun, Motherboard Simon Fraser University researchers hope that a... read more
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Glenn Chapman begins term as engineering science director
May 30, 2016Professor Glenn Chapman is the new director for the School of Engineering Science. As director,... read more
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Mobify donates $30,000 to fuel more SFU student projects
May 11, 2016Thanks to funding from Mobify, SFU computing science student Brandon Chong and his teammates were... read more
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SFU researchers build a better bionic hand
May 03, 2016Parathlete Danny Letain will put SFU technology to the test at the inaugural Cybathlon, the... read more
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Mechatronics innovation making waves pulling water from air
April 25, 2016By Marianne Meadahl, University Communications Also featured in Business in Vancouver, Vancouver... read more
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Professor Woo Soo Kim honoured with industry award for printable electronic sensors
April 21, 2016School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering professor Woo Soo Kim has received the Hanwha Advanced... read more
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Alumnus wins prestigious dissertation award for novel medical image analysis technique
April 10, 2016Masoud S. Nosrati, a recent PhD graduate from SFU’s School of Computing Science, has received a... read more
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Computing science doctoral student receives top dissertation award
April 10, 2016Ibraheem Alhashim has received the Alain Fournier Ph.D. Dissertation Annual Award, 2015. His... read more
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CMC Microsystems: Harvesting humidity – A sustainable solution for a water-stressed world
April 07, 2016Dr. Majid Bahrami, Canada Research Chair in Alternative Energy Conversion Systems at Simon Fraser... read more
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SFU computing scientist Jian Pei recognized as an ACM Fellow
March 22, 2016SFU computing science professor Jian Pei, a renowned researcher in data science, data mining and... read more
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Engineering projects showcase student innovation
March 22, 2016How it works The insole is equipped with 64 sensors, placed predominantly in the ball and... read more
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International Women's Day: SFU helps to close the gender gap
March 08, 2016Creating opportunities for young women to get more involved in science, technology, engineering and... read more
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SFU students win hackathon with heartbeat-sending app
March 06, 2016A team of computing science students from SFU has created an app to help people in long-distance... read more
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SFU computer science professor awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowship
February 25, 2016Leonid Chindelevitch, assistant professor in computer science at Simon Fraser University, has... read more
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SFU big data student’s Instagram research takes a bite out of #chocolate
February 13, 2016When you think about the world’s top chocolate-loving cities, what comes to mind? If... read more
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Bozena Kaminska to be inducted into engineering elite
January 28, 2016Simon Fraser University engineering science professor Bozena Kaminska has been elected to the... read more
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Robotic leg could help wheelchair users walk again
January 26, 2016A research team led by mechatronic systems engineering professors Siamak... read more
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SFU Applied Sciences innovation showcased at B.C. Tech Summit
January 26, 2016From cloud-based gaming and human-like robotic limbs, to life-saving smart apps and more, SFU’s... read more
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Students invent pedal-powered vaccine cooler to save lives in developing countries
January 20, 2016Immunization saves millions of lives each year, but getting vaccines to rural villages in the... read more
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Dual degree program broadens horizons
January 14, 2016Adam Bolding-Jones is determined to live life without regrets. When he decided to move to China in... read more