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Meet our October 2023 Graduands
October 03, 2023Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating from the Faculty of Applied Sciences at our... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Forbes names mechatronics alumnus one of five AI entrepreneurs on the rise
November 29, 2018Hassan Murad, an alumnus of the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, has been named by Forbes... read more
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Mechatronics team wins Innovate BC award for tech that improves efficiency of light electric vehicles
October 25, 2018Innovate BC awarded a team of researchers, led by mechatronic systems engineering professor Majid... read more
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SFU’s ImageTech Lab at Surrey Memorial Hospital promises rapid innovations in brain health treatments
September 19, 2018A new, world-class medical imaging research facility, SFU ImageTech Lab, was unveiled this week in... read more
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Marinko Sarunic and Siamak Arzanpour receive MSFHR Innovation to Commercialization Awards
July 13, 2018The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) awarded engineering science professor... read more
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Mechatronics team’s tiny sensors show promise for marine defense, pipeline-leak and earthquake detection
June 26, 2018Mechatronics professor Behraad Bahreyni and his team have developed tiny sensors that are packing... read more
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Mechatronics professor named MSFHR Scholar for mental health technology research
June 13, 2018Mechatronic systems engineering professor, and Chair in Technology Innovations for Youth Addiction... read more
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SFU graduate student applies engineering skills to advance national shelter system
May 04, 2018Mechatronic Systems Engineering Professional Master’s Program student Sabinder Khara is... read more
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New eBrain Centre to be created on SFU Surrey campus
April 11, 2018Mechatronic systems engineering professor Faranak Farzan is one of three SFU recipients of the... read more
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eCo-op sends mechatronics student start-up to China’s largest hardware accelerator
March 22, 2018Members of Zennea Technologies, a student start-up composed of students from the School of... read more
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Mechatronics student receives President’s Award for Leadership in Sustainability
February 28, 2018Mechatronic systems engineering student Raaj Chatterjee has been selected as the student recipient... read more
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Gesture recognition device to fast-track with company's invite to Techstars accelerator
February 07, 2018Lukas-Karim Merhi and Gautam Sadarangani's company, BioInteractive Technologies, has been accepted... read more
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SFU professor selected as Brain Pool Fellow by National Research Foundation of Korea
February 05, 2018As a part of the fellowship, professor Woo Soo Kim recently travelled to Seoul, South Korea and... read more
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The Next 36 selects three SFU students for 2018 cohort
February 02, 2018SFU has more students participating this year than any other Canadian post-secondary institution.... read more
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Support for tech seats to advance new SFU program in Sustainable Energy Engineering
January 16, 2018Melanie Mark, the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, visited SFU Surrey’s... read more
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CFI Innovation Fund Series: wearable technologies transforming healthcare sector
November 23, 2017SFU professor and Tier I Canada Research Chair, Carlo Menon, whose research focuses on biomedical... read more
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Inaugural robotics competition challenges students to merge art and engineering
November 22, 2017The Applied Science Building atrium was abuzz last Friday evening as students competed in the final... read more
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Students aim to build zero emissions race car for first international contest
November 16, 2017A team of SFU students has begun its design work on an all-electric vehicle, one that is capable of... read more
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Brave soles? Study looks to prevent foot pain in standing workers
November 09, 2017Researchers at SFU’s Surrey campus are working with WorkSafeBC and Kintec, a Surrey-based... read more
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Research team lands “best pitch” at Stanford’s VR Brainstorm Lab
October 11, 2017An SFU research team studying how Virtual Reality (VR) can help people recover from addiction... read more
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Convocation Fall 2017: Meet the graduands
October 05, 2017Here are just some of the amazing students graduating from the Faculty of Applied Sciences during... read more
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Designing energy storage solutions is just the beginning for this mechatronics grad
October 05, 2017In Grade 10, Emmeline Agassini was already researching which university to attend. She knew she... read more
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Twins tackle technology together
October 04, 2017Twin brothers Ryan and Gareth Bosley have always shared similar aspirations, so it was no surprise... read more
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NSERC funds help researchers study body tissue response to accidents, aging
September 08, 2017SFU researchers will be able to more efficiently learn how the human body’s tissue responds... read more
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Technology Entrepreneurship@SFU Class of 2017 makes final presentations
August 24, 2017In front of an audience of business experts, investors, instructors, students and alumni in front... read more
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Technology tracks ‘bee talk’ to help improve honey bee health
August 03, 2017Simon Fraser University graduate student Oldooz Pooyanfar is monitoring what more than 20,000... read more
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Improve safety, lower theft threat and charge stuff – all from your bike seat
August 03, 2017A team of SFU Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) students in Surrey has conceived Hopite, a... read more
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SFU/Siemens Canada partnership reaps new certification and learning opportunities for B.C. engineering students and professionals
July 11, 2017The collaboration was announced at an industry engagement day hosted by SFU in partnership with... read more
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SFU researchers developing wearable tech to assist stroke patients
June 29, 2017SFU professor Carlo Menon, who specializes in assistive and rehabilitation technologies, is... read more
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This tiny ‘cell’ packs power – then can be tossed away
June 15, 2017SFU researchers are developing a tiny power source that activates with only a few drops of water... read more
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NSERC Innovation Showcase features Shield-X at SFU Science Rendezvous
May 12, 2017NSERC has selected Shield-X to be featured as a part of its NSERC Innovation Showcase series, which... read more
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SFU, KPU researchers team up on solutions for clean food and water
May 03, 2017Researchers at Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University are teaming up to... read more
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Sleep apnea device pitch takes top prize at SFU Opportunity Fest
April 24, 2017A team of SFU mechatronic systems engineering and business students is developing a device that... read more
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Mechatronics alumnus receives Surrey Board of Trade Top 25 Under 25 Award
April 21, 2017Mechatronic systems engineering alumnus Hassan Murad is one of 25 Surrey youths being recognized... read more
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Chair-holder eyes technology solutions for youth with mental health, addiction issues
April 19, 2017Professor Faranak Farzan has been named the inaugural Chair in Technology Innovations for Youth... read more
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Celebrating excellence in the Faculty of Applied Sciences
April 13, 2017This week, SFU’s Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) celebrated five exceptional individuals... read more
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Robotic suit mimics natural hip motion to help wheelchair users walk again
April 12, 2017Imagine a wearable robotic suit that could help wheelchair users walk again. It sounds like science... read more
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Researchers create new diagnostic tool for detecting breast cancer
April 06, 2017SFU researchers have created a patent-pending, optical diagnostic probe capable of more safely and... read more
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SFU receives award to develop next generation of global leaders in clean technology
March 27, 2017Simon Fraser University has just been selected to lead a program that will train researchers from... read more
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Mechatronics student’s research poised to revolutionize wheelchair design
March 08, 2017Imagine if a manual wheelchair could be adjusted as easily as an office chair. This seemingly... read more
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Students from the Faculty of Applied Sciences shine at the Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize competition
February 22, 2017Many of the winning teams from last week’s Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize competition... read more
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Team Guardian takes flight: SFU students prepare for international UAV competition
February 21, 2017Imagine being tasked with locating a lost hiker in a remote area. He’s called for help and... read more
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Novel materials push manufacturing boundaries
February 08, 2017From 3D-printed circuit boards and accelerometers to flexible sensors, professor Woo Soo Kim is... read more
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Mechatronic systems engineering student selected for The Next 36 program
January 05, 2017A Simon Fraser University Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) graduate and tech... 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 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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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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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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Excellence awards recognize faculty, staff and teaching assistants
November 20, 2015Faculty of Applied Sciences staff, students and faculty submitted nominations for the Excellence... read more
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SFU professor recognized among Canada's Clean50
November 10, 2015Simon Fraser University’s School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering (MSE) has been recognized... read more
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Farid Golnaraghi welcomed to Mitacs Research Council
November 04, 2015Mitacs, a national non-profit research and training organization, has welcomed SFU School of... read more
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Girls explore careers in engineering at SFU
October 26, 2015Cardboard, rubber bands, lollipop sticks, packing tape. It reads like an arts and crafts shopping... read more
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Surrey Board of Trade recognizes SFU students and alumni for innovation
October 15, 2015Story by SFU News The Surrey Board of Trade has presented Surrey Innovation Awards to an SFU... read more
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BrainShield to enhance football helmet’s effectiveness
October 14, 2015Researchers at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus have developed an impact-diverting... read more
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Capt. Trevor Greene partners with SFU to walk again
September 17, 2015Former Canadian soldier Trevor Greene, who survived a debilitating brain injury while on duty in... read more
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Four researchers awarded $480,000 from NSERC DAS program
June 26, 2015Four Faculty of Applied Sciences projects have been awarded a competitive Discovery Accelerator... read more
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Mechatronics professor receives grant to create flexible, printed e-Health sensors
June 10, 2015SFU mechatronics assistant professor Woo Soo Kim will explore new ways to create flexible,... read more
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A first for SFU mechatronics: pair of siblings graduating together
June 09, 2015Home About the Faculty Contact Us Schools Research Current Students ... read more
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SFU students take top prize at Windows 10 hackathon
May 27, 2015More than 40 burgeoning programmers put their coding skills to work on May 16, when they competed... read more
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Lesley Shannon named NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering
May 22, 2015Simon Fraser University engineering science associate professor Lesley Shannon is one of two... read more
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Innovation Boulevard medical imaging lab receives $3.6 million in federal investment
May 19, 2015A world-class medical imaging lab—designed to further translational brain research and focus on... read more
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New student fund honours Lana Cooke
May 12, 2015Lana Cooke worked at Simon Fraser University for 28 years and provided unwavering dedication to... read more
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Inspirational teacher Gary Wang scores with students
March 19, 2015How do you get students to remember a concept? Well, you pull a wrench out of your suit jacket... read more
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Applied Sciences team win top prize at 2015 Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize competition
March 05, 2015The founders of a Simon Fraser University venture that takes automated design to a higher... read more
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SFU students' robot takes top spot in Western Engineering Competition
February 17, 2015A team of Simon Fraser University engineering science students took first place at the 2015 Western... read more
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SFU launches Professional Master's of Engineering program in Mechatronic Product Realization
February 17, 2015SFU will be introducing a 16-month professional program for practising engineers seeking new... read more
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MSE student Kjell Sadowski is driven by passion
October 10, 2014Kjell Sadowski doesn’t let the grass grow under his feet. Graduating with a B.A.Sc.... read more
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First-year MSE student receives $80,000 scholarship
October 09, 2014Outstanding leadership skills and a passion for serving the community have earned Raaj Chatterjee,... read more
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Outstanding students celebrated at dean’s reception
September 29, 2014On September 25, the Faculty of Applied Sciences held the annual Dean’s Honour Roll... read more
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FAS Excellence Awards recognize faculty, staff and students
September 12, 2014Each year in the Faculty of Applied Sciences, staff, students and faculty submit nominations for... read more
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Online resource promotes females in science and engineering
August 20, 2014A new website called SFU WEST (Women in Engineering, Science and Technology) offers a virtual... read more
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SFU expands technology outreach in Surrey schools
March 27, 2014Simon Fraser University is working with the Surrey School District and HR MacMillan Space... read more
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SFU research shares $1 million in CFI funds
January 09, 2014Half a dozen Simon Fraser University research projects—from brain scanning for concussions to... read more
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Silver nanowires lead to publication in IEEE for co-op students
May 07, 2013Two SFU mechatronic systems engineering students achieved what few undergraduates are able to:... read more
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Sticks and Stars
March 25, 2013This spring break, close to 80 boys from the Surrey School District are getting a taste for... read more
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Clean energy research targets idle engines
February 22, 2013Simon Fraser University researcher Majid Bahrami will use his expertise in cooling and heating... read more
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NSERC Funding
February 13, 2013Three Simon Fraser University research projects have been awarded grants from the Natural Sciences... read more
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2012 FAS Awards of Excellence
November 15, 2012The Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) held its third annual Awards of Excellence reception on... read more
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Girls Get IT
February 17, 2012The Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) hosted an exciting day-long event for girls aged 9-11 called... read more
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"Green" automobile researchers receive $5 million in funding
August 29, 2011Simon Fraser University researchers are receiving almost $5 million in funding from the federal... read more
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Agreement furthers low cost clean energy fuel cells
February 28, 2011It can fit in the palm of your hand, but Simon Fraser University researcher Erik Kjeang says his... read more
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‘Smart’ tires part of $2.6 million for research
February 28, 2011Charging your car battery may soon be something your tires can do. Researchers in Simon Fraser... read more
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Canadian hybrid prototype car debuts
January 07, 2010Assistant Professor of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Majid Bahrami, has teamed up with Maple... read more
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