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2023
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Applied science researchers receive CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
August 29, 2023Seven researchers from the Faculty of Applied Sciences have received a total of $750,000 from... read more
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Three applied science researchers receive the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
August 16, 2023Announced today, the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) has awarded a total of $350,000 for... read more
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Engineering researcher receives CIHR Project Grant
July 31, 2023Engineering science professor Mirza Faisal Beg and his research team have received $956,250... read more
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SFU opens state-of-the-art Smart Manufacturing Hub in Surrey
June 22, 2023Simon Fraser University is now home to a new Smart Manufacturing Hub that will help revolutionize... read more
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SFU celebrates first cohort to graduate from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering
June 06, 2023The first cohort of students from SFU’s new Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) program is ready... read more
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Meet our June 2023 Graduands
June 05, 2023Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating from the Faculty of Applied Sciences at our... read more
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SFU’s School of Sustainable Energy Engineering Receives Accreditation
April 14, 2023Simon Fraser University’s sustainable energy engineering (SEE) undergraduate program has received... read more
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All-female team from SFU receives top prize at the Canadian Engineering Competition
April 05, 2023Simon Fraser University students Aru Bhola and Erin Flood took home a first-place prize at this... read more
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Using the Body's Smallest Clues to Detect Disease
March 31, 2023Engineering science professor Michael Adachi was recently featured in SFU's Scholarly Impact... read more
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Global experts propose a path forward in generating clean power from waste energy
March 22, 2023Simon Fraser University professor Vincenzo Pecunia has led a team of more than 100... read more
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Graduate students compete in 2023 Three Minute Thesis
March 03, 2023This week, the annual Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) heat Three Minute Thesis (3MT) 2023 was... read more
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SFU Surrey Welcomes Western Canada’s Largest Undergraduate Engineering Competition
February 23, 2023Last month, students from across Western Canada gathered at Simon Fraser University for the 2023... read more
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Engineering science researcher receives CIHR Project Grant
February 06, 2023Engineering science professor Mirza Faisal Beg receives $100,000 from the Canadian Institutes of... read more
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SFU launches two new master’s programs in cybersecurity and visual computing
February 02, 2023Simon Fraser University’s School of Computing Science is launching two new master's degree... read more
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SFU scientists developing early Alzheimer’s disease detection sensor
January 18, 2023Researchers from the SFU Nanodevice Fabrication Group are developing a new biosensor that can be... read more
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Multidisciplinary Research Advances Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies
January 18, 2023Mechatronics systems engineering professor Erik Kjeang was recently featured in SFU's Scholarly... read more
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Global energy models demonstrate best use of resources
January 10, 2023Sustainable energy engineering professor Taco Niet was recently featured in SFU's Scholarly Impact... read more
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Self-powered, printable smart sensors created from emerging semiconductors could mean cheaper, greener Internet of Things
January 03, 2023Leading a multinational team of experts in printable electronics, sustainable energy engineering... read more
2022
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Computing science researcher receives B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
December 19, 2022Announced this week, computing science professor Ke Li receives $200,000 from the B.C. Knowledge... read more
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SEE professor awarded Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
December 14, 2022SEE professor Vincenzo Pecunia has been awarded the grade of Fellow of the Institute of Materials,... read more
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SEE researcher receives ECCC’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund
December 14, 2022SEE professor Vahid Hosseini is a part of a research team that was recently awarded... read more
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Researchers test promising tech treatment for youth depression
December 01, 2022New research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat depression in... read more
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Two applied science professors among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
November 17, 2022The Canada Research Chair (CRC) Program aims to attract and retain diverse world-class researchers,... read more
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Mechatronics professor receives 2022 Convening & Collaborating award from Health Research BC
October 13, 2022Professor Carolyn Sparrey from the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering is the recipient of... read more
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SFU Computing Science Graduand Travels The World While Completing His Degree
October 03, 2022For computing science graduand Jeremy Fell, his degree allowed him to travel while also gaining the... read more
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Meet our October 2022 Graduands
October 03, 2022Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating in the Faculty of Applied Sciences from our... read more
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SFU sustainable energy engineering researcher receives Innovate BC award
September 29, 2022A Simon Fraser University researcher and his industry partner are recipients of the Innovate BC... read more
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Computing science researcher receives CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
September 22, 2022Professor Ke Li from the School of Computing Science receives $200,000 from Canada Foundation for... read more
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SFU applied science researchers receive the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
September 20, 2022The B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) has awarded a total of $1 million to seven research... read more
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Engineering science researcher receives Michael Smith Health Research BC 2022 Scholar award
September 15, 2022Announced today, professor Michael Adachi from the School of Engineering Science is a... read more
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SFU online lab course provokes innovative teaching techniques for in-person learning
September 08, 2022Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, instructors worldwide have faced the challenge of translating... read more
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SFU students to develop zero-emissions retrofit for Stanley Park Train
August 11, 2022With the goal of a more sustainable future and an openness for collaboration to bring innovative... read more
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Mechatronics professor honoured with 2022 Distinguished SFU Professor title
July 27, 2022The Distinguished SFU Professor program honours SFU research faculty members of distinction... read more
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SFU engineering students create technology to optimize brace design to help children with scoliosis
July 19, 2022It is estimated that 2-3% of children or teens will develop scoliosis, a condition that causes... read more
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SEE’s leadership change and what this means for engineering at SFU
July 14, 2022SFU’s School of Sustainable Energy Engineering is announcing a leadership change that signifies... read more
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Computing science alumnus receives 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award
July 05, 2022Christopher Stolte is among four SFU alumni being honoured with an SFU Outstanding Alumni... read more
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FAS Dean Eugene Fiume term renewed for another five years
July 04, 2022Dr. Eugene Fiume’s term as dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences has been renewed for... read more
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Combining genetics and brain MRI can aid in predicting chances of Alzheimer’s disease
June 28, 2022In a recent study, SFU engineering researchers in the Functional and Anatomical Image... read more
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SFU professor Jie Liang Elected as Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
June 14, 2022SFU professor Jie Liang from the School of Engineering Science has been elected as Fellow of the... read more
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Computing science graduand has incredible journey to completing second degree
June 07, 2022Seven years ago, SFU computing science graduand Julie Jen wanted a change in her career. While... read more
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Mechatronics sets graduand on a path of self-discovery and female empowerment
June 06, 2022Rachel George recalls being extremely shy as a child, unsure of where she would fit in and if she... read more
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Driven by passion for research, engineer chooses SFU to pursue a PhD in mechatronics
June 06, 2022Already equipped with a master’s degree in engineering and after nine years working in China’s... read more
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He shoots, he scores! Engineering graduate leaves lasting impact at SFU through robot soccer
June 06, 2022Arvin Amini’s journey to his long-awaited walk across the stage at Convocation Mall starts all the... read more
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Meet our June 2022 Graduands
June 06, 2022Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating in the Faculty of Applied Sciences from our... read more
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Polar bear conservation research aided by SFU radar technology
May 30, 2022Engineering students from SFU’s Synthetic Aperture Radar Laboratory (SARlab) have been working with... read more
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SFU computing science professor emeritus receives Canadian Lifetime Achievement Award
May 13, 2022SFU computing science professor emeritus Stella Atkins recently received the CS-Can|Info-Can... read more
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Welcoming back FAS alumni
May 02, 2022Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating in the Faculty of Applied Sciences from our... read more
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Sustainable Energy Engineering Graduate Student Wins the 2022 FAS Three Minute Thesis Competition
March 22, 2022The Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) heat of SFU’s Three Minute Thesis competition was held... read more
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New engineering degree focused on cleantech
March 18, 2022School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) director Kevin Oldknow was interviewed by Business... read more
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SFU computing science lecturer receives 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award
March 04, 2022Computing science lecturer Diana Cukierman is a winner of the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Awards at... read more
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Three SFU sustainable energy engineering researchers receive CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
February 22, 2022Announced today, three researchers from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering receive a... read more
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Meet women who inspire us in the Faculty of Applied Sciences – International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 08, 2022February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day for inspiring action to... read more
2021
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The SFU connection to the James Webb Space Telescope
December 22, 2021When NASA’s latest space apparatus—the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)— blasts into space on... read more
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SFU launches new professional master’s program to prepare Canada for the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0)
December 15, 2021As the world transitions toward a fourth industrial revolution (also known as Industry 4.0), Simon... read more
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Alumni startup Moment Energy nets $3.5 million in seed funding
November 18, 2021Cleantech startup, Moment Energy has received $3.5 million in seed funding. Co-founders and... read more
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SFU students use computer modelling to measure impact of sustainable technologies
November 17, 2021What impact does technology have on our economy and environment? Third-year students from SFU’s... read more
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In memory of Tom Calvert, professor emeritus
October 15, 2021We are sad to announce the passing of Tom Calvert, professor emeritus in SFU’s Schools of Computing... read more
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SFU mechatronic systems engineering professors' wearable exoskeleton is ready for clinical trials
October 12, 2021A research team, led by mechatronics professors Siamak Arzanpour and Edward Park, has been... read more
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Meet the graduands of October 2021 convocation
October 04, 2021Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating in the Faculty of Applied Sciences from our... read more
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Meet Mohamad Rezaei and Laila Abelseth, Faculty of Applied Sciences
September 23, 2021This is a story in our People of SFU series, where we’re celebrating SFU’s unsung... read more
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Sheelagh Carpendale is named fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
September 07, 2021Sheelagh Carpendale, professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, is recognized for her... read more
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SFU professor combines passions for sustainability and public policy to tackle climate change
August 26, 2021Sami Khan is determined to find a solution to the ongoing climate crisis. By combining his... read more
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Applied science researchers receive the BC Knowledge Development Fund
August 13, 2021Four research teams from the Schools of Computing Science and Engineering Science are recipients of... read more
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Three SFU applied science researchers receive the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
August 11, 2021This year, Simon Fraser University applied science researchers received a total of $500,000 from... read more
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Computing science professor Martin Ester receives 2021 Distinguished SFU Professor title
July 28, 2021The Distinguished SFU Professors program is a joint initiative of Simon Fraser University’s... read more
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SFU biomedical engineering graduand sets her vision on improving lives in her home country of Zimbabwe
June 25, 2021Tatendaishe Jakaza became determined to make a difference through medicine and technology in her... read more
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SFU celebrates its first graduand from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering
June 23, 2021This spring, Daina Baker marks the milestone of becoming the first to graduate from SEE with a... read more
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Governor General’s Silver Medal recipient strives to make a social impact through his engineering, AI and automation skills
June 22, 2021Graduand Ramy ElMallah receives the Governor General's Silver Medal for achieving the highest... read more
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Meet the graduands of June 2021 convocation
June 22, 2021Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating in the Faculty of Applied Sciences from our... read more
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SFU mechatronics researchers receive Innovate BC award
June 17, 2021Two Simon Fraser University applied sciences researchers and their industry partner have received... read more
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New funding will help lower barriers to accessing STEAM education in B.C.
June 09, 2021There is an imbalance in accessibility of education in the field of science and engineering. New... read more
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Canadian Space Agency collaborating with SFU researchers to advance lunar exploration
May 26, 2021SFU mechatronics professor Behraad Bahreyni will use miniatuarized seismometers and gravimeters to... read more
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First-year SFU students develop engineering solutions for sustainable development
May 05, 2021With COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic in March, faculty members and students from... read more
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Sustainable energy engineering student wins the 2021 FAS Three Minute Thesis competition
March 24, 2021The Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) heat of SFU’s Three Minute Thesis competition was held... read more
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Water Security and Future Pandemics
March 22, 2021Having access to clean water for proper hygiene and to prevent exposure to COVID-19 remains a... read more
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Carolyn Sparrey keeps students engaged by letting them in on her teaching strategies
March 09, 2021Carolyn Sparrey’s dedication to teaching and her attentiveness to student wellbeing have... read more
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AI researcher Mo Chen works to integrate useful and safe robots
January 19, 2021This week, computing science professor Mo Chen is recognized for his outstanding research in... read more
2020
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Two computing science professors appointed as Canada Research Chairs
December 16, 2020The Canada Research Chair (CRC) Program aims to attract and retain diverse world-class researchers,... read more
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How an SFU and U of T collaboration is powering one of the most popular video games of 2020
December 15, 2020A team of Canadian computer scientists, including SFU’s own Eugene Fiume, is behind the... read more
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How this SFU researcher works with UN to help nations reach their Paris Agreement goals
December 04, 2020For the past three years, SFU researcher Taco Niet and his research group have been helping... read more
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Meet the graduands of fall 2020 convocation
October 19, 2020Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating in the Faculty of Applied Sciences from our... read more
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Applied sciences researchers receive $1.2 million from CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
September 22, 2020This year, Simon Fraser University’s applied sciences researchers received a total of $1.2... read more
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Mechatronic systems engineering students step up to the COVID-19 PPE challenge
August 26, 2020With COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic in March, faculty members and students from... read more
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Science AL!VE's virtual academy keeps youth engaged this summer with STEAM programs
August 13, 2020While COVID-19 forced the cancellation of many summer camps this year, Science AL!VE has found a... read more
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SFU Invent the Future program reaches more students than ever before
July 30, 2020For the third consecutive year, SFU’s School of Computing Science hosted the Invent the Future:... read more
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Computer graphics scholar receives Distinguished SFU Professorship
July 23, 2020SFU computing science professor Richard Zhang, a renowned visual computing and graphics researcher,... read more
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SFU tech pioneer retires after nearly 4 decades with the university
June 24, 2020Cheng’s impact on the university could be felt early in his career. Shortly after joining the... read more
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SFU computing science and mechatronics researchers receive Innovate BC awards
June 18, 2020Two Simon Fraser University researchers and their teams have been selected as recipients of the... read more
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SFU computing science professor Jian Pei named Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellow
June 16, 2020SFU computing science professor Jian Pei has been elected into the Canadian Academy... read more
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Meet the Award Winners and Graduands of Spring 2020 Convocation
June 08, 2020Here are just some of the amazing students graduating from the Faculty of Applied Sciences during... read more
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SFU engineering students use 3D printing skills to develop COVID-19 supplies
April 30, 2020When the call went out that local hospital staff needed COVID-19 supplies, SFU Mechatronics Systems... read more
2019
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SFU mourns the loss of Ryan Shea
December 12, 2019SFU computing science professor Ryan Shea passed away on Thursday, December 5 after a remarkably... read more
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Engineering alumna Sharlene Carslon featured as part of #30YearsLater30Engineers campaign
December 05, 2019Sharlene Carlson is one of 30 women featured in a campaign led by Engineering Deans Canada (EDC) to... read more
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SFU celebrates the life of Steve Whitmore
November 16, 2019SFU engineering science senior lecturer Steve Whitmore passed away on November 7. Whitmore had been... read more
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Dual degree graduand combines her passion for computer science with languages
October 08, 2019Monica Luna-Estrada is graduating this week with an international dual degree from SFU and Zhejiang... read more
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Compassion, technology not at odds for this community-engaged engineer
October 07, 2019Raaj Chatterjee always had his mind set on making a difference through technology. After receiving... read more
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SFU engineering students devise smart solutions for ACL injuries
October 07, 2019When tasked to devise a capstone project in the School of Engineering Science, two student teams... read more
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Former Armed Forces pilot charts course to computing science success
October 07, 2019As she crosses the convocation dais to accept her MSc in computing science from Simon Fraser... read more
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Engineering science summer research intern develops super power—learns to see through skin
September 12, 2019Undergraduate student Yutian Zhang spent her summer as part of a research team that's developing a... read more
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SFU computing science professor Martin Ester named Royal Society of Canada Fellow
September 10, 2019Ester’s research focuses on data mining and machine learning, where he is tasked with finding... read more
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SFU computing science professor Jian Pei named Royal Society of Canada Fellow
September 10, 2019Pei's research focuses on finding patterns within datasets and developing algorithms to understand... read more
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New sustainable energy engineering school welcomes first student cohort
August 26, 2019Next week, the doors to Simon Fraser University’s newest Surrey campus building open to... read more
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SFU AI summer program continues to help close gender diversity gap in STEM
August 19, 2019This July, 24 Grade 10 and 11 young women visited Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus to... read more
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Engineering, computing researchers receive funding for flexible solar cells and big data computing
August 12, 2019The Canada Foundation of Innovation (CFI) has awarded $500,000 to three researchers from the... read more
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Carolyn Sparrey named new interim scientific director of ImageTech Lab
August 01, 2019SFU’s ImageTech Lab, based in Surrey Memorial Hospital, has named Carolyn Sparrey as its new... read more
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SFU students’ AI solution shields against video voyeurs
July 17, 2019If you’re a homeowner, you might rely on a smart-home security system for peace of mind—but what if... read more
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Moon-measurer, laser inventor celebrated for Apollo 11 contributions
July 16, 2019When NASA scientists wanted to measure the distance from Earth to the moon for the first time, they... read more
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Roll up your sleeves: SFU–Siemens program offers a jump-start on high-tech jobs
July 08, 2019“Our goal is to help bridge the gap between what academia teaches and what industry wants,” says... read more
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SFU graduate advances smartphone solution to perform diagnostic testing in rural, remote areas
June 26, 2019An SFU researcher is hoping to help women in rural areas access information about their... read more
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Three SFU technology innovators named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
June 21, 2019Three Simon Fraser University researchers and professors have been named as Fellows of the Canadian... read more
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Dual-degree program links graduands to top jobs and experiences for a globally connected future
June 12, 2019“Opportunities are getting bigger but the world is getting smaller,” says David Na, who graduates... read more
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Fearless graduand reaps enticing offers
June 07, 2019Unsure what path to take for her undergraduate degree, Vasundhara Gautam applied to any university... read more
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Robot hands hold promise for assistive living, prosthetics
June 05, 2019There’s nothing quite like the comforting squeeze of your partner’s hand. But a robot’s hand?... read more
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Engaged graduand builds resilience, skills from Earth to Space
June 04, 2019“I was pretty shy when I first started university,” says graduand Tristan May. “But being a part of... read more
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Hands-on experience fast tracks graduand to dream degree
June 04, 2019In high school, Thomas Krammer knew he wanted to study engineering at SFU. What he didn’t know is... read more
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Graduand pivots from pre-med to big tech, lands Google job
June 04, 2019Graduand Maddy Soleimanian is facing a promising career start in software development at Google’s... read more
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Moon-measurer, laser inventor remembered at International Day of Light
May 16, 2019When NASA scientists wanted to measure the distance from Earth to the moon for the first time, they... read more
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B.C. girls tackle mental illness, personal safety and social issues through tech competition
May 13, 2019This Saturday, girls aged 10–18 years teamed up for a day of start-up style pitching as part of the... read more
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First-of-its-kind engineering program readies SFU students for emerging green industries
April 26, 2019Second-year engineering student Danielle Arciaga faces a tough decision once she graduates from... read more
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Engineering PhD student nominated as a YWCA Woman of Distinction
April 12, 2019Metro Vancouver YWCA nominated Careesa Liu, a PhD student in the School of Engineering Science, for... read more
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SFU-led team fights drug-resistant tuberculosis with artificial intelligence
March 25, 2019Computing science professors Leonid Chindelevitch and Maxwell Libbrecht are using machine learning... read more
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Engineering, mechatronics researchers receive defense and security funding
March 15, 2019Three applied sciences researchers have received funding from the Department of National Defence’s... read more
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Kevin Oldknow’s teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning
March 05, 2019Kevin Oldknow is a passionate engineering educator, who strives to create inclusive and engaging... read more
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Student teams battle their sustainable waste-sorting robots at the second annual FAS Competition
March 04, 2019The competition challenged students to build a sustainably-designed robot capable of sorting... read more
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SFU team’s sustainable electronics breakthrough featured on cover of Advanced Electronic Materials journal
February 13, 2019Mechatronic systems engineering professor Woo Soo Kim is leading a team that is collaborating with... read more
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Meet the Faculty of Applied Sciences’ new Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies
February 07, 2019Engineering science professor Parvaneh Saeedi has been appointed the new Associate Dean, Research... read more