University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering
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Former name | School of Engineering |
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Motto | Thorough |
Established | 1912 |
Founder | C.J. Mackenzie |
Parent institution | University of Saskatchewan |
Dean | Suzanne Kresta, PhD, PEng, FEC |
Address | 57 Campus Drive , , Saskatchewan Canada |
Colors | Red, black and white |
Website | engineering |
The College of Engineering is a faculty at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
"The College of Engineering is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis, and we pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another."
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History
[edit]The "School of Engineering" officially started about five years after the University of Saskatchewan being established.[1] In 1912, the University administrations decided to gather closely related courses under one title.[2]
Early days
[edit]In 1912, the "School of Engineering" was founded. In that time, only civil engineering courses were offered to six students by Professor C.J. Mackenzie.[2] The first Bachelors of Engineering degrees in civil engineering were awarded on April 26, 1916 to only three students.[2]
October 28, 1920 marked the opening of the new engineering building.[2] In 1925, a big fire destroyed the building. A new construction was built at the same place and it was opened in 1926.
The Great Depression and WWII
[edit]During the 30s, the tuition fees was raised.[2] The College adopted the coat of arms, and new programs were incorporated (chemical engineering in 1931, and Geological and engineering physics in 1937).[2]
The 1940s brought more changes, due to the value of engineering to war effort, the College became the largest on campus for the first time.[2] The department of electrical engineering was created. At this time, the first female student graduated.
In 1952–53, petroleum engineering was introduced.
Departments
[edit]- Chemical and Biological Engineering[3]
- Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering[4]
- Electrical and Computer Engineering[5]
- Mechanical Engineering[6]
- Division of Biomedical Engineering[7]
Degrees
[edit]- Biological Engineering (MSc and PhD)
- Biomedical Engineering (PGD, MEng, MSc, and PhD)
- Chemical Engineering (BE, MEng, MSc, and PhD)
- Civil Engineering (BE, MEng, MSc, and PhD)
- Computer Engineering (BE, dual BE & BSc, PGD, MEng, MSc, and PhD)
- Electrical Engineering (BE, dual BE & BSc, P.G.D, MEng, MSc, and PhD)
- Engineering Physics (BE, dual BE & BSc, MSc, and PhD)
- Environmental Engineering (BE)
- Geological Engineering (BE)
- Mechanical Engineering (BE, PGD, MEng, MSc, and PhD)
Student groups
[edit]Student discipline groups
[edit]- Chemical Engineering Student Society (ChESS)
- Civil Engineering Student Society (CSCE)
- Environmental Engineering Student Society (ENVESS)
- Geological Engineering Student Society (GESS)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Usask Student Chapter
- Mechanical Engineering Student Association (MESA)
- Physics Student Society (PSS)
Student design teams
[edit]- Huskie Formula Racing (SAE)[10]
- Steel Bridge Design Team[11]
- USask Aero Design Team[12]
- USask Sled Dogs Quarter-Scale Tractor Team[13]
- USask Space Design Team (USST)[14]
Faculty Members and staff
[edit]- Ajay Dalai,FRSC, chemical
- Charles Colbourn, computer science
- C.J. Mackenzie,CC CMG MC FRS FRSC, civil
- Ding Yu Peng, chemical
- Nabil Esmail, chemical
- Roy Billinton,FRSC, electrical
- Safa Kasap, electrical
Alumni
[edit]- Carson Morrison, P.Eng., Engineering Institute of Canada Fellow, Canadian Silver Jubilee Medal, Ontario Engineering Society Order of Honour, Canadian Standards Association Jean-Paul Carriere Award.
- C. Donald Bateman, BEng, inventor of the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS), a device that is responsible for a marked decline in controlled flight into terrain accidents.[15]
- Daryl "Doc" Seaman, OC, BSc Mechanical Engineering, LL.D, honorary Doctor of Laws – businessman; one of the "100 Alumni of Influence" from the U of S[16]
- H. D. Barber, BSc, MSc – founder of Electrical Engineering Canadian; CEO of Gennum Corporation[17]
- Fred Mannering, BEng, Professor University of South Florida, Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher[18]
- Jim MacNeill, OC consultant, environmentalist, and international public servant[19]
- M. F. Firouzabad, BEng ,MSc, PhD, president of Sharif University of Technology
- W. Brett Wilson, BEng, MBA, Hon. LL.D., OC, S.O.M. – entrepreneur, philanthropist; former Dragon's Den panelist; co-founder of FirstEnergy Capital; founder, President, and Chairman of Prairie Merchant Capital; Chairman of Canoe Financial[20]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "University of Saskatchewan – The Canadian Encyclopedia". thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Our History – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Chemical & Biological – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Civil, Geological and Environmental – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Electrical & Computer Engineering – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Mechanical Engineering – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Biomedical – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "SESS – Saskatoon Engineering Students' Society – U of S". sess.usask.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "Engineering Graduate Community Council – University of Saskatchewan". egcc.usask.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "USask FSAE". usask-fsae. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "University of Saskatchewan Bridge Team – University of Saskatchewan Bridge Team – U of S". groups.usask.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "University of Saskatchewan Aerodesign". University of Saskatchewan Aerodesign. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "University of Saskatchewan | UofS Sled Dogs 1/4 Scale Tractor Team". University of Saskatchewan | UofS Sled Dogs 1/4 Scale Tractor Team. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team". usst.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Communications, U of S. "University of Saskatchewan – 100 Alumni of Influence". usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ Communications, U of S. "University of Saskatchewan – 100 Alumni of Influence". usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "McMaster University Secretariat – Members – Board of Governors – Biographies". November 12, 2007. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Three USF Faculty Members Named to Prestigious Clarivate's Annual Highly Cited Researchers List". www.usf.edu. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Communications, U of S. "University of Saskatchewan – 100 Alumni of Influence". usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Alumni receive Order of Canada". News. Retrieved October 3, 2018.