As the first in her family to attend university, Brianna Gratton faced a lot of uncertainty as she considered her post-secondary options. But that all changed when she learned she was a recipient of the University of Saskatchewan Chancellor’s Circle of Honour Scholarship.
The unique-in-Canada project is planned to be designed, built, and assembled by Mechanical Engineering students and faculty.
In line with his love for the Huskies, Mike Maguire (BE’87, MSc’92) has established an annual scholarship awarded to a senior athlete and engineering student.
Jordan Carroll’s luggage was a little heavier coming home from the Commonwealth Games, packing a pair of gold medals.
Knees are built to move – but how can we get an accurate picture of what’s going on inside of a knee while it’s in use?
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is known as a nuclear research powerhouse on the Prairies, and a new agreement is set to further position the university as a global leader in nuclear technology research, education, and training.
Award-winning USask alumnus Jack Poole (BE’54) is the namesake of Vancouver’s Jack Poole Plaza, which served as a major hub for the city’s 2026 FIFA World Cup activities
Dr. Lifeng Zhang (PhD) has been appointed head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
Dr. Reisha Peters (PhD) wants to introduce students to a side of engineering they may not be familiar with.
Matthew Craddock and Clarenz Portades have been named USask’s 2026 Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients.
This year’s recipients of the President’s Staff Excellence Award at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) include an innovative laboratory engineer whose work is transforming hands-on learning and advancing a culture of safety across the College of Engineering, and a compassionate academic integrity leader who is reshaping how the university supports students, faculty and staff through fair, inclusive and educational approaches to academic integrity.
Excellence in teaching takes many forms across the University of Saskatchewan (USask), from inspiring classroom experiences to innovative approaches that strengthen student learning.
The honorary title of distinguished professor is an award that celebrates lifetime achievement in research, scholarly, and artistic work. Four University of Saskatchewan (USask) professors and one professor emeritus were selected to receive the honorary title this year.
The Clement Employee Service Award recognizes the contributions of USask staff members who go above and beyond to support graduate students.
Congratulations to our college's top graduates of 2026!
USask College of Engineering graduate Mert Erayan (BE’08) holds a senior leadership position with McLaren Automotive, one of the world’s leading high‑performance road car manufacturers.
USask Engineering faculty member and researcher, Dr. Fangxiang Wu, has been named a fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC).
When the polar vortex blankets Saskatchewan and temperatures drop to negative double digits, thermostats across the province are cranked to the max, putting natural gas furnaces into overdrive.
The newly renovated classroom, 2B04, marks a major milestone in USask Engineering’s Innovation, Design, Engineering and Applied Science (IDEAS) project, which includes both strategic renovations and a future expansion to the engineering building.
From a device that measures athletes’ shoe strikes to solutions that improve mining, teach youth about nuclear energy, to a complete structural design for a community powwow arbour, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering’s 2026 Capstone Design Showcase highlights the impact of engineering design and the future of the engineers the world needs.
Alexander Webster, USask Engineering student, is behind one of the internet’s fastest-growing LEGO accounts.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) engineering students Raenna Hesje and Olivia Maurice were honoured at the 2026 Indigenous Achievements Awards Ceremony.
Each year on International Women’s Day, communities around the world celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality, and a group at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering is helping do exactly that.
Nestled in the heart of the large, grey-brown Engineering Building on the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus is a lab unlike any other in the College of Engineering.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will host the Canadian Executive Nuclear Energy Management School (Executive NEMS) from June 8 to 13, 2026, in co-operation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Dr. Carey Simonson received the E.K. Campbell Award from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) at the 2026 ASHRAE Conference in Las Vegas.
Provincial hackathon saw students work on Saskatchewan Crown sector challenges
From growing up in Perth to earning a berth in the Canadian under-18 women’s curling championships, Australian-born curler Renée Wood of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has completed a dream season by winning both provincial and national titles this year.
Why does a curling rock curl?
Forty students from Saskatoon high schools, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic gathered at Innovation Saskatchewan’s Collider Space in mid-January for a one-day mining hackathon focused on real-world problem solving and collaboration.
Geological engineering student, Dmitri Bohach has been named the 2025 Co-op Student of the Year Award from the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received $450,000 in funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) to support SIGMA, a unique interdisciplinary program that trains and develops future entrepreneurs.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in agricultural research, bolstered by a large funding commitment to crop research at the university.
USask engineering graduate Lisa Franks (BE’06), an award-winning Paralympian and Para athlete, shares her travel adventures online while living in her accessible campervan.
Chemical engineering student, Caden Thiessen, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Brian Eckel Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Saskatchewan (ACEC-SK).
When winter brings frigid temperatures, Canada’s infrastructure can take a hit. Now, a joint research project is looking for new ways and new materials to build winter-resistant roadways to withstand the chilly Canadian winter.
Engineering graduate Jay Shah (BE’22), the founder and CEO of TrackPoint.ai, credits USask with helping him on his entrepreneurial journey.
Dr. Xiaodong Liang has been named an IEEE Fellow. As one of the highest honours in the global engineering community, it recognized Dr. Liang’s contributions to the protection of power systems and the analysis of electrical submersible pump systems.
The C.J. Mackenzie Gala celebrates an outstanding alumnus who has achieved distinction in their profession and has become one of Saskatchewan’s premier engineering events. The evening is an opportunity to connect, network and honour a USask engineer who embodies the spirit of “engineers the world needs.”
More than machines, the USask Robotics club constructs a community of creators.
From the Prairies to Passchendaele, from the Land of Living Skies to the skies over London in the Battle of Britain, the McNab brothers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) answered their country’s call in both world wars.
For more than two decades, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Daniel Chen (PhD) has been creating structures designed to support the growth of living cells. The goal? To find new and innovative ways to rebuild tissues and repair organs.
This October, USask Engineering is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD) and Dr. Heather Foulds (PhD) are two new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) who are exploring ways to protect and improve the health of individuals and communities.
How a research project designed to study aurora borealis is set to transform Canada’s Arctic surveillance capability
In 1951, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) changed the face of nuclear medicine forever.
This October, USask Engineering is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are partnering with the City of Saskatoon to explore new and unique ways to remove micropollutants from water.
This October, USask Engineering is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month.
This October, USask Engineering is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month.
This October, USask Engineering is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Would you trust AI with your cancer diagnosis? A USask alum is making sure you can.
Model developed by USask researchers at VIDO, College of Engineering shows promise for improving study of tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Huskies are proud to announce that 124 student-athletes were named Academic All-Canadians for the 2024-25 season after achieving an average of 80% or higher.
As the highest honour presented by the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association, this award recognizes an alumnus/alumna for an outstanding lifetime of personal and professional accomplishments and contributions to the social, cultural, and economic well-being of society in their field(s) of endeavor.
USask Engineering second-year undergraduate and new graduate studies students marked their entry into their chosen disciplines at the annual Hard Hat Ceremony.
The student team garage bay in the soon-to-be-constructed Engineering Design Hub at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering will provide room for groups like the Quarter-Scale Tractor Team, the USask Space Design Team, and the Huskie Formula Racing Team to work on large-scale projects.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) announced the 2025 recipients of the Alumni Achievement Awards, one of the university’s highest honours.
Sahas Mittal, who is in his second year at the College of Engineering, says donor support plays a key role in helping post-secondary students achieve their dreams.
Anastasiia Finovska and Lucas Sulewski have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2025 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) Giving Day, an annual 24-hour fundraising initiative that brings the entire university community together to support people and projects across the institution, can be the perfect opportunity to inspire others to give back.
USask researchers find that adding biochar to cement yields concrete that's stronger, more environmentally friendly.
Seok-Bum Ko has been appointed head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for a five-year term, starting July 1, 2025.
Dr. Hui Wang of the College of Chemical and Biological Engineering at USask has been awarded the annual 2025 Global Research Leadership Faculty Award.
Dr. Brian Berscheid receives Provost’s College Award for Teaching Excellence at this year’s University of Saskatchewan’s Faculty and Staff Awards event.
Dr. McPhedran is a leading researcher in water stewardship, gaining recognition as a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.
Today marks a major milestone for the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the province, as the Be What the World Needs Campaign—the largest fundraising campaign in Saskatchewan’s history—crosses the finish line. Together, alumni, individual, and corporate donors have helped USask surpass its audacious $500-million goal, reaching a grand total of $570,739,155.
One of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) leading structural engineers is being recognized for her collaborative and impactful achievements in the community.
Rhodes Scholars Rachel Andres and Colin Dyck discovered their love for science—and their love for each other—while pursuing undergraduate degrees at the University of Saskatchewan
Congratulations to our college's top graduates of 2025!
One journey started with a fascination with space and led to an exploration of satellite technology for insights on climate futures. Another was shaped by witnessing difficult experiences in family and community – and inspired a reflection on the long-term implications of decision-making in the justice system.
SASKATOON – Dr. Chris Zhang (PhD) knows and understands the amount of time it takes to recover from lung cancer surgery.
Cameco and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are celebrating a partnership that will bring new opportunities to students, serve northern and Indigenous communities, support the province’s energy and mining sector, and impact global research.
Saskatchewan is helping to build nuclear expertise in the region by offering the Canadian National Nuclear Energy Management School (NEMS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) this week.
A generous $1.5 million investment from Cenovus will support the creation of, and programming for, the Cenovus Energy Makerspace in the soon-to-be-constructed Engineering Design Hub at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) engineering alumnus and former Vanier Cup champion Rob Dutton (BE’93) and his wife Nerissa Dutton, are leading by example with a donation toward two separate spaces on campus that will enhance team building and promote hands-on learning.
Established in 1985, the Order celebrates excellence and achievements by Saskatchewan citizens and is the province’s highest honour.
Highlighting scientific research and work done by female USask undergraduate students.
Seth Hundeby turned heads with an All-Canadian season and impressed scouts as one of the top prospects in this year’s Canadian Football League draft. But he also made one thing clear to CFL teams: He is returning to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) this fall to continue his engineering degree and to complete his fifth year of eligibility with the Huskies football team.
Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) announce the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for technical collaboration designed to accelerate the deployment of the eVinci® microreactor in Saskatchewan.
USask Engineering faculty member Dr. J.D. Johnston and staff member Jamie Gegner have been recognized with the 2025 USSU Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to education and student well-being.
From a hospital patient repositing device, mine design, and environmental flood control to wireless paintball systems, the 2025 Capstone Design Showcase highlights the future of engineers the world needs.
A century after the 1925 fire that destroyed the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Engineering Building, the college looks to a new era of renewal, innovation, and bold transformation.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) engineering students Raenna Hesje and Easton Hudson will be honoured at the 2025 Indigenous Achievements Awards Ceremony.
On International Women’s Day, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering proudly celebrates Dr. Lisa Feldman, the first female department head in the college’s history. Dr. Lisa Feldman, an accomplished engineer, researcher, and mentor.
In honour of Black History Month, the College of Engineering highlights the inspiring journey and lasting impact of staff member Majak Mapiour.
In honour of Black History Month, USask Engineering spotlights a PhD candidate who is dedicated to building community.
Nutrien’s purpose is to Feed the Future. The University of Saskatchewan (USask) aspires to Be What the World Needs. By joining forces on new projects, these ambitious organizations will advance sustainable agriculture around the globe and help train the scientists and engineers of the future.
Dr. Amira Abdelrasoul has been named a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC). The EIC Fellowship Award is a prestigious honour, recognizing distinguished engineers who have made significant contributions to the profession and society.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering proudly shares that Dr. Fangxiang Wu, Professor and Graduate Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Biomedical Engineering, has recently been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a Fellow of the UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), recognizing his exceptional contributions and sustained achievements in the field of engineering.
The College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that alumnus, Shauna Curry, P.Eng (BE’94, Agricultural Engineering) as the 48th C.J. Mackenzie Distinguished Lecturer.
A generous gift of $125,000 from Orano Canada Inc., will support students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) with an interest and passion for mining and clean energy.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will host the Canadian National Nuclear Energy Management School (NEMS) from May 26 to June 6, 2025, in co-operation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the USask College of Engineering – a first-of-its-kind program in Western Canada.
The water beneath our feet is not often the first thing on our minds and yet, as the largest freshwater source on our planet, groundwater is relied upon by communities and industries all over the world.
From repairing deadly brain bleeds to tackling tumours with precise chemotherapy, micro/nano-robots (MNRs) are a promising, up-and-coming tool that have the power to substantially advance health care.
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Dr. Bishnu Acharya (PhD) has been awarded the prestigious Mitacs Innovation Award, for his research into turning canola, oat and flax waste into feed for microbes, nutritional food additives and sustainable packaging.
