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Student startup Colare makes it easier for an employer to hire the right engineer for the job. The company uses simulation-based assessments to test candidates on real-world engineering tasks, such as CAD modelling and printed circuit board design.

Waterloo Engineering student Nain Abdi, inspired by his own co-op hiring experiences, co-founded Colare in 2025 with Esther Thomas to improve how engineering talent is evaluated.

A team of Waterloo Engineering graduate students, led by Dr. Maricor Arlos from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is tackling the problem of micropollutants in urban water cycles.

The Arlos Research Lab is examining contaminants originating from everyday products — including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and industrial chemicals — and tracking their movements in water, sediment and aquatic life to inform public policy decisions and treatment solutions.

Dr. Mary Wells, dean of Waterloo Engineering, recently marked the 100th anniversary of Canada’s iron ring tradition with alumni in Hong Kong. The ceremony took place at the Canadian Engineering Asia-Pacific Conference, a gathering of academics, business leaders and engineers from across the region and the world.  

The iron ring ceremony remains a defining symbol of Canada’s approach to professional education. It asks new engineers to pledge to do work that is ethical, accountable and socially responsible.