Queen's Formula SAE unveils new car
Posted on May 03, 2012
May 3rd, 2012 marked a big day for Queen’s Formula SAE team, as sponsors, faculty and other supporters gathered for the first ever formal unveiling of a Formula car. The team, one of 14 design teams run by Queen’s Engineering students, was launched in1993.
Queen's University partners with Bombardier on a unique project
Posted on March 15, 2012
Building and evaluating a section of new monorail test track in Kingston is providing a unique learning opportunity for Queen’s civil engineering students through collaborative research with Bombardier Transportation’s System Division in Kingston. “This project represents a significant step forward,” says structural engineering professor and Canada Research Chair Amir Fam. “It provides a unique opportunity for testing Queen’s technologies and designs in collaboration with a major industry leader.”
Engineering Profs Brian Amsden and Lauren Flynn among 12 Queen’s researchers awarded CIHR grants
Posted on March 07, 2012
Several Queen’s projects including research into addiction, various types of cancer, and end-of-life decision-making have received nearly $10 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Senate approves graduate certificate in community relations for mining industries
Posted on March 02, 2012
A new certificate program is the first of its kind in North America to train professionals in building better relations between the mining industry and the communities they work in.
Queen's research teams awarded NSERC grants
Posted on February 28, 2012
Queen’s professors have recently received grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to help advance their research over the next 10 years. The funding focuses on areas that could influence Canada’s economy, society or environment
Dupuis Hall Reopened
Posted on January 23, 2012
The electrical systems in Dupuis Hall have been repaired. Dupuis Hall has been reopened and all facilities are resuming normal scheduling.
Dupuis Hall Closed
Posted on January 23, 2012
Due to a power outage, Dupuis Hall is now closed and all classes are canceled. Check back here for updates at they become available.
Queen's researcher-innovator recognized by world's largest engineering association
Posted on September 22, 2011
.A Queen's University researcher specializing in energy- and cost- efficient power electronic technologies has been recognized by the world’s largest professional technology advancement association for his work in the field of power conversion.
Dr. Praveen Jain, Canada Research Chair in Power Electronics at Queen’s, has been named the 2011 recipient of the William E. Newell Power Electronics Award by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). It is the organization’s highest award in the field of power electronics. Dr. Jain is being honoured for his advancements in the theory and practice of high-frequency power conversion systems.
New funding supports world-class research at Queen's
Posted on September 01, 2011
Chemical Engineering’s Dr. Dominik Barz and Mining’s Dr. Joshua Marshall are among four Queen’s Researchers to receive $526,402 from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund in recognition of their leading-edge research projects.
$1.5 million funding announced
Posted on July 25, 2011
A project team led by Queen’s Engineering’s Dr. Brant Peppley has been awarded $1,503,600 in funding from the Ontario Research Fund - Research Excellence program for the Energy Storage and Recovery Ontario (ESARO) project, to develop technologies to help in managing the variability of solar and wind power generation.