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University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering

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College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan
Former name
School of Engineering
Motto
Thorough
Established1912 (112 years ago) (1912)
FounderC.J. Mackenzie
Parent institution
University of Saskatchewan
DeanSuzanne Kresta, PhD, PEng, FEC
Address
57 Campus Drive
, ,

Saskatchewan
,

Canada
ColorsRed, black and white
Websiteengineering.usask.ca

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."

Engineering Building.
College of Engineering

History

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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

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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

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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European Rover Challenge 2015, in Poland. First day of the competition, the winning rover built and run by the U of S Space Design Team (USST)
  • Saskatoon Engineering Student Society (SESS)[8]
  • Engineering Graduate Course Council (EGCC)[9]

Student discipline groups

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  • 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

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  • 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

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Alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "University of Saskatchewan – The Canadian Encyclopedia". thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Our History – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  3. ^ "Chemical & Biological – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "Civil, Geological and Environmental – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "Electrical & Computer Engineering – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "Mechanical Engineering – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  7. ^ "Biomedical – College of Engineering – University of Saskatchewan". engineering.usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "SESS – Saskatoon Engineering Students' Society – U of S". sess.usask.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  9. ^ "Engineering Graduate Community Council – University of Saskatchewan". egcc.usask.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  10. ^ "USask FSAE". usask-fsae. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  11. ^ "University of Saskatchewan Bridge Team – University of Saskatchewan Bridge Team – U of S". groups.usask.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  12. ^ "University of Saskatchewan Aerodesign". University of Saskatchewan Aerodesign. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team". usst.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  15. ^ Communications, U of S. "University of Saskatchewan – 100 Alumni of Influence". usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  16. ^ Communications, U of S. "University of Saskatchewan – 100 Alumni of Influence". usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  17. ^ "McMaster University Secretariat – Members – Board of Governors – Biographies". November 12, 2007. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  18. ^ "Three USF Faculty Members Named to Prestigious Clarivate's Annual Highly Cited Researchers List". www.usf.edu. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  19. ^ Communications, U of S. "University of Saskatchewan – 100 Alumni of Influence". usask.ca. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  20. ^ "Alumni receive Order of Canada". News. Retrieved October 3, 2018.