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2 Defy the conventional Using light to diagnose disease professor Pierre Berini worked with partners in Malaysia to develop a blood test for dengue fever, a serious tropical disease. An expert in photonics, Berini studies how light interacts with matter. His biosensor uses light to help detect the presence of potentially deadly viruses. TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 Top reasons to choose the uottawa 07 Why study engineering or computer science? 08 Entrepreneurial alumni 10 Develop your entrepreneurial spirit 12 CO-OP program 14 Student associations and clubs 02 engineering.uottawa.ca 16 Scholarships 17 School of EECS 18 Electrical Engineering 19 Software Engineering 20 Computer Science 21 Computer Engineering 22 Chemical Engineering 23 Biotechnology 24 Civil Engineering 25 Biomedical Mechanical engineering 26 Mechanical Engineering 27 Customize your degree 28 Admission requirements 30 Continuing your studies 31 How to apply Keep in touch Facebook.com/ uottawa.engineering Twitter.com/ uottawagenie Youtube.com/ FacultyofEngineering

3 Study in the National Capital Region Ottawa is an established global technology centre Boasting the highest proportion of residents with a postsecondary education in Canada, a bilingualism rate of 44 percent, and more engineers, scientists and PhDs per capita than any other city in the country, Ottawa is a world-class city whose highly creative and educated workforce has attracted international companies like IBM, Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya, Ericsson and Cisco, as well as a vibrant community of hundreds of startups. Ottawa has emerged as a global technology centre. The region is recognized for excellence in research and innovation. Source: Invest Ottawa Collaboration among diverse sectors Ottawa offers a community of businesspeople, researchers and scholars, bureaucrats and politicians, and strong infrastructure support for applied research. Its knowledge-based industries are comprised of almost 2,000 companies representing diverse sectors, including wireless, photonics, defence and security, life sciences, clean technology, digital media, and film and television production. They employ over 75,000 people across the region. Source: Invest Ottawa Strong Entrepreneurial Culture Ottawa is widely known for its proactive approach to development and business support. Several incubators and accelerators, including Invest Ottawa, operate throughout the city, designed to fortify the wealth, connectivity and entrepreneurial momentum of its business community. Canada s largest research facility, the National Research Council, is based in Ottawa and is a pioneer with more than fifty years of support for startup and spinoff companies. Local business leaders prosper from Ottawa s great location, making it one of the most competitive cities in North America for global trade and connectivity. Source: Invest Ottawa Both the University of Ottawa (uottawa Entrepreneurship Hub) and the (Entrepreneurship and Innovation Endowment Fund) actively support and promote student entrepreneurship on and off campus. We aim to raise awareness about entrepreneurship, develop students entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, and connect students to the larger Ottawa-Gatineau entrepreneurial ecosystem uottawa campus The University of Ottawa campus is located in the National Capital Region, rated fourth among the top 25 places to live in Canada. MoneySense magazine,

4 Top reasons to choose the uottawa Faculty of Engineering The at the University of Ottawa provides you with a strong foundation to build a successful and rewarding career. choose from 8undergraduate GET excellent quality programs Choose from eight accredited undergraduate programs, each offering top quality education in engineering and computer science. Not only will you be well prepared to practice your profession, but you will also be more than able to meet the ever-changing needs of society. programs Professional accreditations The Honours BSc in Computer Science and the BASc in Software Engineering are accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Council of CIPS / All Engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of Engineers Canada 04 engineering.uottawa.ca

5 Customize your degree with various options Through a number of options, you will acquire the skills you need to better prepare you for the many challenges and opportunities you will face in today s and tomorrow s job market. n Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship n Computing Technology n Cooperative Education n Double Degree programs n Power and Sustainable Energy n And many more Study in a bilingual environment Enrol in the only engineering school in the country where you can choose to study in English, French, or in both languages! Improve your French-language skills and gain a clear advantage in the workplace The Extended French Stream (EFS) is available in both Software Engineering and Computer Science programs. One third of your courses are taught in French. You choose which courses you take in French and which you take in English. You can submit written work in either French or English (except for language classes). Your official university transcript and your diploma include mention of your participation in the EFS. If you choose to take a minimum of French courses, you could qualify for the French Studies bursary, a value of $1,000 per year. Get involved in extracurricular activities As a student, you can participate in a variety of educational, extracurricular, and pre-professional activities. Develop your entrepreneurial spirit A primary goal of the Faculty is to foster a culture of business and entrepreneurship amongst its students. The Faculty supports entrepreneurship initiatives, such as conferences, competitions and facilities dedicated to student projects, and more. Live in a multicultural community of students and staff Enrich your learning experience by meeting students from all over the world. International students make up 18% of the Faculty s undergraduate and 67% of the Faculty s graduate students. Learn from and exchange with professors who have gained their knowledge around the world combined, the professors in the Faculty of Engineering have lived, studied or worked in more than 35 different countries. Learn from experts As an engineering or computer science student, you will be studying with leading researchers in their fields. In everything from photonics to web security, our professors are making world-changing discoveries. Finance your education through our generous scholarship and bursary program The University of Ottawa has one of Canada s leading scholarship and bursary programs, with over $42.2 million awarded to undergraduate students last year. In addition to the generous University program, engineering and computer science students have access to a wide range of admission scholarships offered by the Faculty of Engineering. Apoorv Chawla Recent Biotechnology graduate Bio-X Club President, Student Ambassador and Peer Mentor The University of Ottawa where it all began! After completing high school in Barrie, I challenged myself with a demanding yet rewarding biotechnology program at uottawa. This is one of the flagship programs at the University and I was humbled to be a part of it. Moreover, I liked all three sciences in high school, so this was the perfect fit for me. Right from the get-go, I learned to grasp the opportunities that came my way, very well knowing that nothing was going to be served on a silver platter and so I set off. I ve always lived by Gandhi s philosophy Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever and this is exactly what I did during my five years of undergrad. I tried to balance academics with industry experience and community involvement. I think volunteers don t necessarily have the time, but they have the heart. I enjoyed my experience doing the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, working at Tembec, NRCan, the Ottawa Cardiovascular Centre and as a student ambassador for uottawa. I had the privilege to serve as Bio-X president, volunteer at the Ottawa General Hospital and go to Peru to volunteer with MEDLIFE. I believe my five years at uottawa were well spent and my overall experience has transformed me into a more holistic individual ready for the real world! 05

6 Sarah de Carufel Recent Civil Engineering graduate Succeed and take advantage of our mentoring centre, the Workshop! The engineering and computer science mentoring centre, the Workshop, is a free resource that offers support to students with their studies and their transition to the university life. The mentors are third and fourth year students from the Faculty who are available to help you reach your potential through the following services: n Study guides n Discussion forums n Study groups n One-on-one mentoring: for tips and tricks on time management, exam prep, stress management, memorization and more n Mathematics consultant for engineering: students who have difficulties with first and second year mathematics can come and meet with our mathematics consultant, a.k.a. the Math Whisperer. We want to see you succeed! engineering.uottawa.ca/en/mentor Winner of the 2013 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Women of Influence Award I have always felt that it was important to keep playing soccer and competing in track, two passions of mine, while studying engineering. I believe I really benefited from playing sports while studying. From my very first day as a uottawa student, I have led a very busy, active and varied social life, and sports has allowed me to stay in shape. Taking time away from the books every day to play sports allowed me to focus on and succeed in my engineering program. The key to academic and athletic success is to be organized, manage your time well and to not be afraid to go see your professors. They always encouraged me and made accommodations when sports conflicted with my academic schedule. Earning my bachelor s degree was not always easy, but because I truly love both civil engineering and sports, and thanks to the excellent academic and financial support provided by the University of Ottawa, my university experience has been truly memorable. mentoring 06 engineering.uottawa.ca

7 why study engineering or computer science? Go far with your education Benefit from a high employment rate 100% of graduates in engineering and 100% of graduates in computer science found a job in their field within two years of graduating.* Employers already have moderate to significant difficulties recruiting qualified engineers in most fields and the demand for engineers in Canada will only increase.** * Source: MTCU Key Performance Indicators 2011 **Source: Engineer Labour Market Conditions , Final Report 2012 Be in high demand with your bachelor s degree Computer and information sciences, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer engineering programs are all listed among the top 10 degrees employers are looking for. Source: Job Outlook 2013 report, National Association of Colleges and Employers Get a good return on investment A recent study calculated the return on investment of postsecondary degrees by first looking at the wage disparity between degree holders and high school grads over the past four decades. While holders of bachelor s degrees see a 15% average return on their education investment, engineering degrees come in well ahead of the pack, with a return on investment of 21%. Source: sourceable.net/engineering-degreesprovide-biggest-returns Earn a competitive salary Your hard work and dedication will pay off when you graduate with a degree in engineering or computer science. Many recent studies in Canada and in North America have shown that engineering and computer science graduates systematically place at the top of the starting salary scale among all university undergraduate programs of studies. Over the years, engineers can expect their salaries to continuously increase. Here are the average salaries of an engineer working in Ontario according to the level of responsibility and years of experience. Source: Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Employer Compensation Survey Member Market Survey, 2013 Report $180,000 Base Salary & Total Cash Compensation by Engineering Responsibility Level n Total Cash n Base Salary $160,000 $140,000 Defy the conventional $120,000 $100,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 Average 4 years of experience Average 8 years of experience career Average 14 years of experience Explore career opportunities To find out what you can do with your studies in engineering or in computer science, visit Average 20 years of experience Average 24 years of experience Average 28 years of experience Simulating bomb blasts to save buildings Acts of terror have claimed many lives and destroyed considerable physical assets in recent years. Professor Murat Saatcioglu has established a one-of-its-kind Canadian facility to research the behaviour of buildings during simulated bomb blasts. He subjects building columns, beams, walls, doors and windows to the simulated effects of car and truck bombs, and determines the design improvements needed for blast resistance. His research findings have already helped develop a new CSA building design standard. He has also developed blast retrofit techniques for existing critical infrastructure. 07

8 ENTREPRENEURIAL Alumni Many alumni start their own companies and become successful entrepreneurs. Read a few success stories. Frank Bouchard BASc in Electrical Engineering, MEng in Engineering Management Recipient of the Kipling Award, director of Adventures in Engineering and Science Co-founder of Wipebook wipebook.com Sundeep Madra BASc in Computer Engineering CTO Mobile at Pivotal pivotallabs.com As Louis Pasteur once said, Chance favors the prepared mind. The Faculty of Engineering helped prepare me for the challenges I have faced as an entrepreneur. Currently Sundeep provides the vision for Pivotal s mobile platform initiatives. Prior to joining Pivotal, Sundeep co-founded and helped grow Xtreme Labs with the goal of engaging the world s most important companies in world-class projects that have defined the present evolution of the mobile experience. At the time Xtreme Labs was acquired by Pivotal it had over 300 employees and hundreds of customers. Sundeep has also been an active investor in technology startups both as a co-founder of Extreme Venture Partners and more recently has an active angel investor. What people don t realize is that my introduction to the was through the Adventures in Engineering and Science summer camps when I was about 10 years old. This dynamic hands-on program introduced me to web development, programming, graphic design and animation, which has been a particularly useful skill set as an entrepreneur. Throughout my undergraduate degree, I then had to opportunity to act as director of the program, treating it like my own small business venture and gaining critical entrepreneurial experience. Afterwards, I did a master s in engineering management, which allowed me to launch my own company, Wipebook. With the lean startup methodologies introduced to us in the program, I managed to raise $424,000 in 30 days on Kickstarter. There is no doubt in my mind I can attribute these successes to my time at the. Frank has been heavily involved in the Adventures in Engineering and Science Summer Camp program. Over the years he has progressed from camp counsellor to camp coordinator to manager of outreach programs for the. His efforts bring engineering and computer science to life for hundreds of aspiring young engineers and scientists in the National Capital Region. During his time as an undergraduate student, Frank and three classmates developed the Wipebook for their entrepreneurship course. The company was not seen as likely succeed To everyone s surprise, including Frank and his student-business partners, Wipebook found huge success; their Kickstarter crowd funding campaign gained close to 8,000 backers and $424,000 in funding to develop and sell the Wipebook. Frank now speaks at many events as a champion of student entrepreneurship. He was also a featured speaker during uottawa Alumni Week 2014 and did an outstanding job, with many participants leaving the event feeling that Frank and his company could be the next big thing! 08 engineering.uottawa.ca

9 Pascal St-Jean BASc in Computer Engineering Chief Innovation Officer at Synergiq Solutions synergiqsolutions.com Mina Lux BSc in Biochemistry, BASc in Chemical Engineering Founder/CEO at Meelo Logic meelologic.com Build a strong team, empower your team & encourage them to lead. As an entrepreneur, you get used to taking on every single challenge that lies ahead. I was able to grow my companies because I trusted my team to execute while I focused my time on building a strong vision and capturing opportunities. Recipient of the 2014 Ottawa Business Journal / Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Forty under 40 Award, Pascal St-Jean has been known as an innovator for the past 15 years by founding startup companies that have grown to become disruptive in their respected fields. Having a small development company throughout high school and university, Pascal s ventures truly started during his last year of university where he was able to create his prototype and raise capital to start PicSphere Technologies Inc. Over the next 5 years, PicSphere became a leader in digital sports action photography workflow software. Pascal followed on his success to help create & grow Citadel Rock Online Communities. As early adopters of Web 2.0 technologies, Citadel Rock created award winning online communities by empowering people to come together around a common purpose: to make a difference. In 2013, he was instrumental in negotiating a merger of Citadel Rock to form Synergiq Solutions. Now with a larger team & resources, Synergiq Solutions is combining its powerful Online Community technology platform with its team of strategic and communications consultants to help companies, government & associations tackle some of their biggest challenges. Most recently, Synergiq Solutions created powerful online communities in the fields of mental health, education, language & culture. As engineers, we re trained to analyse data and spot trends that will affect a project. This key principle provided me with the foundation for building Meelo, a big data platform that takes complex data patterns and translates them into key elements that matter to business decision-makers. In the ultra-competitive world of digital marketing, this ability can make or break a company. My interest in data concepts and problem-solving all started with the education and research opportunities I received as a student in the. A digital industry veteran with a track record of success, Mina is building her second technology company. Meelo Logic is the first technology platform to show a brand its digital performance and how their competitors are succeeding online. Meelo s proprietary analytics identifies key response trends with volume of reach to provide clarity and efficiency to online strategies. For the first time, executives and marketers can know what s working, where it s working and when it s working and where efforts need to be dialed up or down in relationship to competitive activities at any given time. Mina Lux has worked with the media and consumer goods industry for the last 20 years. She has had the pleasure of working with brands such as USATODAY, DoubleDay Book Clubs, Working Woman/Working Mother, Scientific American, Macmillan Publishers, The Frisky, CNN/HLN, Cartoon Network, trutv, Adult Swim, Discovery Communications, Bob Villa, blip, Image Entertainment, Moguldom Media, Warner Music Group, Macy s and more. At her first start up, FloNetwork, Mina was the co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing. She designed the first-of-its-kind technology to enable the industry to send direct s and newsletters online for lead generation and revenue growth in FloNetwork received a Canadian Technology Fast 50 award from Deloitte & Touche, becoming the first marketing ASP worldwide to receive this award. It also made the top half of the Fast 500 technology companies in North America. The company was acquired by DoubleClick in 2001 for over $80 million USD. Mina gives back to her alma mater as a member of uottawa s New York Regional Council. 09

10 Develop your entrepreneurial spirit! At the University of Ottawa s, entrepreneurial savvy goes hand-in-hand with engineering and computer science expertise. The Faculty offers a curriculum and supports initiatives that make students more aware of just how important business skills are in their field, and that foster an entrepreneurial culture among them. Innovate with your capstone project Most of the programs involve a fourth year capstone project where students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge that they acquired over their studies. This project work provides them with an exceptional opportunity to develop their autonomy, communication, team work and design skills, from idea generation, development, implementation and up to the experimental validation of a prototype product or service. Students are strongly encouraged to develop their project with innovation in mind. They also receive guidance and support to readily transform their ideas and work into a commercial offering, and to consider entrepreneurship right upon graduation from the program. Curriculum focused on entrepreneurship Students can explore entrepreneurship thanks to the Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option in all undergraduate programs and the Master of Engineering Management degree, a program that prepares engineering professionals for leadership roles and entrepreneurial responsibilities. To build their entrepreneurial spirit, students can tap into plenty of opportunities, such as entering the annual Prizes in Entrepreneurship and Innovation student competitions, with $45,000 in awards up for grabs. Watch what winners from passed years had to say at youtube.com/facultyofengineering. Facilities just for you On the path to commercializing their research results and creating spin-off companies that contribute to Canada s economic development, students can enter pre-professional competitions. Do your best at competitions by taking advantage of the space, tools and equipment provided by the Brunsfield Engineering and Entrepreneurship Centre to design, build and test complex prototypes. Some of these prototypes involve energy-efficient cars and wind turbines, autonomous airplanes, and helicopters and submarines. 10 engineering.uottawa.ca

11 Makerspace Invent, play, design and build in the new Makerspace The new Makerspace offers students, staff and members of the community a collaborative environment where they can access tools and equipment, cross-pollinate ideas and pursue their creative passions. The equipment in the Makerspace includes 3D printers, Arduinos, CNC mills, Handibots and much more. Don t know how to use this equipment? Don t worry Makerspace staff offer introductory workshops on the tools for students. This is a student-run space for everyone to collaborate and build dream projects for free! Discover the Makerspace at engineering.uottawa.ca/entrepreneurship. Defy the conventional Get insight from professionals Through the Entrepreneurship Bridges Lecture Series offered by the Faculty of Engineering, students receive insight from successful technological entrepreneurs during. In addition, students can also take part in a variety of events such as panels, lunch & learns and elevator pitch competitions, offered by the Entrepreneurship Hub during uottawa Entrepreneurship Week. Increasing success of open heart surgeries with 3D imaging professor Michel Labrosse works with surgeons at the Ottawa Heart Institute to make open-heart surgery procedures more dependable. An expert in cardiovascular and computational mechanics, Labrosse has developed new software to exploit the latest 3D imaging techniques and simulate heart valve repair long before patients are wheeled into the operating room. This puts his team in a unique position to improve surgical repair procedures and ensure the best long-term outcomes for heart valve patients. 11

12 co-op Experience your future career and help fund your studies through the CO-OP program Faculty Placement rate 100 % Combine study and work experience With the Co-operative Education (CO-OP) Program, you can gain hands-on experience in your field of study while you complete your degree. CO-OP can be added to any of the eight undergraduate programs offered by the Faculty. The University of Ottawa CO-OP program has been running for over 30 years. Now the second largest university program in Ontario and the fifth-largest in Canada, uottawa CO-OP boasts a very high placement rate. As a student, you gain significant advantages from the CO-OP program: n Find work (100% faculty placement rate for winter 2014) n Find an employer in Canada or even abroad from various organizations in the private and public sectors n Build your professional skills and increase your knowledge n Network with valuable contacts who can help you kick-start your career n Benefit from a quality program that meets national criteria and standards and is approved by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education n Alternate between work and study terms. Start working in the summer of your second year and then alternate between four-month work and study terms. Eight- and 12-month work terms are now also available. * Based on winter 2014 CO-OP data N E W 12 engineering.uottawa.ca Participation in the CO-OP program is now mandatory for Software Engineering program students, to help them develop practical and solution-driven thinking!

13 STu DE nts AT WORK Stéphanie Zeidan Electrical Engineering, RCMP in Ottawa Kristopher Tremblay Picard Civil Engineering, PCL in Ottawa and Vancouver Nabil Maadarani Fourth year, Software Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship option Yearlong internship at Cisco in San Jose, California Without any exaggeration, the CO-OP program at uottawa helped me achieve a dream of mine: working in Silicon Valley. Thanks to the CO-OP office and their recommendation, I was chosen to represent Canada in the Cisco International Intern Program in San Jose, California. My internship lasted an entire year, and I got the chance to do Research & Development on some of the latest technologies that Cisco is involved in areas of the Cloud and software. In the beginning, I was really worried about having to move to a new country, and all the complications of beginning a new chapter of my life. But the advantages of this amazing opportunity easily overcome the fears: learning a new culture, discovering new places and making new friends are a few examples of what an international work term offers. I would tell any student considering such a work term to think about how this chance can positively influence their resumé, work experience and life. It s most definitely worth it! In general, the CO-OP program has had a great impact on my life in many ways, professionally as well as personally. Glen Torontow Mechanical Engineering National Defence and the Canadian Forces in Ottawa Work/Study sequences Sequence 1 by default, all students follow this sequence. It is possible to adapt this sequence to satisfy your best interests. YEAR OF STUDY FALL WINTER SUMMER 1 Study Study 2 Study Study Work 1 3 Study Work 2 Study 4 Work 3 Study Work 4 5 Study Claire Elizabeth Pascoal Mechanical Engineering CanmetENERGY in Ottawa Defy the conventional MAKING PAINTS FROM ORANGE PEELS Used frying oil, orange peels and wood pulp extracts will help wean the world off unsustainable, petroleum-based paints, plastics and polymers according to a green engineering vision being developed by professor Marc Dubé. Organic extracts such as limonene from orange peels helps bind paint; compounds from waste cooking oil make biodiesel, safe solvents and absorbent hydrogels. Waste not, want not. 13

14 INNOVate students know how to study and innovate! Would you enjoy being part of a team to help build a contra-rotating small energy wind converter? Or design a human hamster wheel to go on display at a museum and educate the population on energy consumption? Then join an engineering club to work on similar exciting projects! You could also participate in the Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition or the Steel Bridge Competition or showcase your design talents in the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineers Student Design Competition. Why not take on the challenge of testing your technical skills against students from other Canadian universities at the annual Computer Science Games? Or the challenge of commercializing your end-of-studies capstone design project in the annual Prizes in Entrepreneurship and Innovation student competition? The life of a student at the is anything but dull! Other clubs include : n Mechanical Engineering Students Society (M.E.S.S), mess.essaeg.ca n Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) n Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) n uottawa Supermileage Check out the life of campus section of our website for more details on associations and clubs. engineering.uottawa.ca/en/associations_clubs. 14 engineering.uottawa.ca

15 Here are just a few of the student associations and clubs you could join: Engineering Student Society (ESS) and Computer Science Student Association (CSSA) The ESS and CSSA represent uottawa students; these are your associations. Get involved in your student community. You ll come to know your colleagues better by participating in the various activities and events put on by and for students. Find out more about the ESS at essaeg.ca and the CSSA at cssa-aei.ca. Advanced Robotic Innovations Society in Engineering (ARISE) Are robots your thing? Get involved with ARISE! This University of Ottawa student group designs and develops large-scale robots to compete at various international competitions. Visit Vanessa MacIsaac Fourth year, Computer Science with Bioinformatics President of the Computer Science Student Association After one year in biotechnology I decided the program was not quite right for me and applied to switch into computer science. I wanted to become a more active member of my program and be able to participate in the planning of events, not just attending them, so I decided to run for a position on the CSSA. I have now been involved with the Computer Science Student Association (CSSA) for the past two years, first as the VP external and now as president. I also volunteer as co-president of the uottawa chapter of Women in Science and Engineering and with the SHE# Club, which supports women in the field of computing. Volunteering has been one of the best parts of university for me. It has opened the door to make connections with fellow students and faculty members and afforded me amazing opportunities, like going to the National Conference on Women in Engineering in Vancouver. Volunteering is a great addition to course work and I encourage all students to get involved. It has been fulfilling to know that while representing students my voice has actually been heard and that I have been able to enhance the university experience of others. Green Engineers Work with industry partners and apply your knowledge to design, build and operate specific projects, such as a dual wind turbine, a human hamster wheel, a wind tunnel and much more. Find out about current projects at Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Are you a technology enthusiast? The University of Ottawa student branch of IEEE connects students studying in technology-related fields with industry professionals. The IEEE also puts on events at the University, promoting a fun and stimulating environment for students. To keep up with branch events, visit Engineers Without Borders Put your engineering talents to good use! Engineers Without Boarders works to support developing communities around the world by helping them gain access to technologies that could improve their lifestyle. Find out more about EWB at: Defy the conventional Going smaller and smarter to see better Smart TVs that can be controlled through gestures. Cars that monitor the road to prevent collisions. Doors that recognize our face. Mobile phones that can identify objects and buildings. Tablets that can see the world in 3D. These are some of the applications made possible by cutting-edge technologies that combine powerful computer vision software with small low-power devices that can run millions of operations per second. Professor Robert Laganière and his team research algorithms to create a new generation of smart devices that can see. An embedded vision expert, Laganière works with local high-tech companies such as Cognivue, one of the most innovative embedded vision technology start-ups, and Synopsys, a world leader in electronic design. 15

16 Scholarships Scholarships to support your studies in Engineering At the, effort and excellence are recognized values. To encourage student academic success, the Faculty offers a range of admission scholarships. DEAN S MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Number: 35 Value: Depends on admission average; $5,000 awarded for % and $4,000 for % To be eligible, you must: Be registered for the first time in an undergraduate program in the Faculty Maintain full-time registration for the Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 sessions Have a minimum admission average of 90% (the admission average includes Faculty of Engineering prerequisites) Note: This scholarship is open to all students admitted to the, including international students. No application is required for this scholarship; all eligible applicants will be considered. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Number: 7 (one scholarship for each engineering program) Value: $2,000 To be eligible, you must: Be a female student registered for the first time in an undergraduate program in the Faculty Have a minimum admission average of 80% Submit a 250-word text on why you are applying for an Engineering program Submit an up-to-date résumé highlighting your latest academic and extracurricular achievements Maintain full-time registration for the Fall 2015 and Winter 2016 sessions DROSTE-KENNEDY ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Number: Variable Value: $500 (minimum) To be eligible, you must: Be registered full time in the first year of the Civil Engineering program (regular or CO-OP) Be an Ontario resident Have a minimum scholarship average of 80% Demonstrate financial need NORTEL FOUNDING SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE (EECS) Number: 2 Value: $2,500 (minimum) To be eligible, you must: Be registered full time in first year in a program of studies of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science Be an Ontario resident Have a minimum scholarship average of 80% Be a well-rounded individual and possess computer skills Demonstrate financial need Submit a letter from a teacher outlining your leadership, communication and computer skills Submit a letter stating your intention to enter a CO-OP program at the School of EECS Submit an official transcript, including your most recent year of completed studies ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Number: One for a male student and one for a female student Value: $1,000 To be eligible, you must: Be registered full time in the first year of an undergraduate program at the Faculty Have a high academic standing in the final year of high school Be a well-rounded student who exhibits leadership Hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Submit a résumé Submit an official transcript, including your most recent year of completed studies. Application deadline: March 31, 2015 Application form: Online Scholarships and Bursaries (via uozone) uottawa.ca Émilie Cobbold Third year, Computer Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship option IEEE uottawa student branch, Women in Engineering Chair Since the beginning, engineering has always been, for me, a world full of opportunities, opening doors that I never knew existed! As a first year student, I started volunteering for various outreach events, including Go Eng Girl, an event that aims to educate aspiring engineers. I thought I had come full circle, since I was giving back to a program that got me hooked on engineering when I was a little girl. Little did I know it was only the beginning. Fast forward two years and I ve now participated in a multitude of events, including being a workshop instructor for Go Code Girl, a wonderful initiative started at uottawa to get high school girls interested in computer science. I highly recommend getting involved as soon as possible, whether you do it through the Faculty of Engineering or the numerous student clubs and associations on campus. Being involved gave me the chance to meet with alumni, find a place to call my own with the IEEE student branch, and it even gave me the chance to travel! Last year I attended CUSEC (Canadian University Software Engineering Conference) in Montreal, OnCWiC (Ontario Celebration of Women in Computing) in Waterloo and last summer, I was given a chance of a lifetime to travel to San Francisco! I was chosen to be one of 20 girls in all of North America to participate in Square s College Code Camp in Silicon Valley for a week. Hard work truly does pay off and it was definitely an amazing experience I wouldn t have had without the. 16 engineering.uottawa.ca

17 school of EECS The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) is part of the. This interdisciplinary school combines four cutting-edge programs. Having these closely-related programs together in one academic unit means that you benefit from professors with interdisciplinary knowledge gained from teaching in one or more of the four programs offered by the school. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER ENGINEERING Program description Offers a solid foundation in mathematics and physics. The study of electricity, circuit theory and electronics to design communication devices, power generators, solid-state circuits, microelectronic devices and computing devices. The program studies the systematic design and development of largescale software within time and cost constraints. Students learn how to apply engineering principles through various stages: requirements analysis, measurement, modelling, validation, design, construction, testing, documentation, and management. Combines the fundamental study of computation and information processing with its application to the world around us. Computer scientists build fast, reliable and secure software systems to organize, store and analyse information. Combines fundamental principles from both electrical engineering and computer science, leading to more specialized studies in microprocessorbased systems, computer architecture, programming concepts, real-time systems and computer control in robotics. Available options Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Mathematics Majors and minors in several different disciplines Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Examples of subject matter Circuit theory, electronics, telecommunications, networks, photonics, power generation, microwaves Software construction, requirements engineering, software design and architecture, analysis and design of user interfaces Data structures and algorithms, design and analysis of algorithms, artificial intelligence, WWW structures, techniques and standards, databases Electronics and circuit theory, software construction, computer architecture, real-time systems design, computer network design Graduates from EECS have exciting, high-quality and well-paid jobs In recent surveys, alumni have indicated their satisfaction with the quality of education they received at the School of EECS. They recognize how much the program contributed toward strengthening their analytic abilities, and they found positions in their fields soon after graduating. These results are not surprising given the quality of jobs available in this area across North America. According to a CareerCast study, software engineer and computer systems analyst are ranked among the top 10 best jobs of *Source: 2014 Jobs Rated report, 17

18 Career opportunities n Electronics and chip designer n Electromagnetics engineer n Communications engineer n Signal-processing engineer n Product engineer n Automation engineer n Avionics engineer n Biomedical engineering n Power systems and renewable energy engineer Where do our Electrical Engineering graduates work? n Rami Abielmona (MASc 2002, PhD 2007), VP Research & Engineering at Larus Technologies in Ottawa n Frank Bouchard (BASc 11, MEng 13), Inventor and co-founder of Wipebook, Ottawa n Asif Hameed (BASc 05), Senior Sales Engineer, Unity Connected Solutions in Toronto n Raihan Khondker (BASc 08), Electrical / I&C Design Engineer, Ontario Power Generation in Ottawa ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Electrical engineering is at the heart of today s exciting advances in technology. With five technical specializations - communications, systems, electronics, microwave and photonic, and power and sustainable energy- our curriculum will enable you to influence how the world communities communicate, generate sustainable energy and heal diseases. As an electrical engineer, you will work with other engineers or scientists on emerging technologies. The option of Engineering Management will prepare you with necessary skills to pursue entrepreneurial activities and start your own technology-related business. The double degree program-basc in Electrical Engineering and BSc in Computing Technology- will put you at the intersection of the two areas that propel the waves of technological development. Examples of courses in Electrical Engineering ELG4115 Microwave Circuits ELG4117 Optoelectronics and Optical Components ELG4118 Wave Propagation and Antennas ELG 4125 Electric Power Transmission, Distribution and Utilization ELG4126 Sustainable Electrical Power Systems ELG4137 Principles and Applications of VLSI Design ELG4139 Electronics III ELG4159 Integrated Control Systems ELG4176 Communication Systems ELG4179 Wireless Communication Fundamentals ELG4177 Digital Signal Processing ELG4178 Optical Communications and Networking Consult the full course sequence at engineering.uottawa.ca. All courses are offered in English and most courses are available in French. Undergraduate programs (bachelor s degrees) BASc in Electrical Engineering BASc in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option BASc in Electrical Engineering and BSc in Computing Technology Graduate programs (master s and doctorate degrees) Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering Doctorate (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering 18 engineering.uottawa.ca

19 Career opportunities n Software engineer n Systems architect n Computer security analyst n Quality assurance engineer n Video game designer n Mobile application developer n Systems analyst n User interface designer n Telecommunications engineer Where do our Software Engineering graduates work? n Jeffrey Arcand (BASc 13), Robotics Specialist and Lead of Robotics Software at RobotShop in Mirabel, Québec n Daniel Godfrey (BASc 12), Software Engineer at Amazon in Seattle, Washington n Marc Stogaitis (BASc 08), Software Engineer at Google in San Francisco, California SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Software engineering is a CO-OP only program that emphasizes innovation and teamwork to develop practical, solution-driven thinking. During their fourth-year project, students in this program can form teams and leverage their work experience to create real applications; some students even start their own companies. They learn how to apply engineering principles including rapid prototyping, requirements analysis, system modelling, design, implementation, testing and project management to develop software. Software engineers are key professionals in fields such as high tech, finance, telecommunications, government, health care, transportation and entertainment. The Extended French Stream (EFS) is newly available to students who want to continue their French immersion studies during their university career. Examples of courses in Software Engineering SEG2105 Introduction to Software Engineering SEG2106 Software Construction SEG3101 Software Requirements Analysis SEG3102 Software Design and Architecture SEG3103 Software Quality Assurance SEG3125 Analysis and Design of User Interfaces SEG4105 Software Project Management SEG4145 Real Time and Embedded Software Design SEG4910 Software Engineering Capstone Project Consult the full course sequence at engineering.uottawa.ca. Courses are offered in English and in French. Some advanced courses are offered in English only. Undergraduate programs (bachelor s degrees) BASc in Software Engineering (CO-OP) BASc in Software Engineering (CO-OP), Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option The Extended French Stream (EFS) is available. Graduate programs (master s and doctorate degrees) Exclusively coop Master of Computer Science (MCS) Master of Computer Science (MCS) with Specialization in Bioinformatics Master of Computer Science (MCS) with CO-OP option Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering Management Doctorate in Computer Science (PhD) 19

20 Career opportunities Software technologies and systems developer in many diverse fields, including entertainment, government and business. Where do our Computer Science graduates work? n Christopher Saunders (BSc 10), Software Developer, Shopify in Ottawa n Julie Kathryn Luckham (BSc 08), Software Engineer, Wayfair in Boston, Massachusetts n Naim El-Far (PhD 2008) Founder and Principal at Semper Excelsius Capital Inc. in Ottawa n Pengcheng Xi (MCS 07), Research Officer, National Research Council Canada in Ottawa COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer science at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science combines the study of computation and information processing fundamentals with their application in the world around us. Computer scientists build fast, reliable, scalable and secure software systems to organize and analyze information. The honours curriculum comprises advanced topics in databases, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, security, distributed computing and algorithm design, culminating in an honours project. This program teaches graduates how to use their creative and innovative talents to conceive, design and implement software systems. The Extended French Stream (EFS) is now available to all students in the Computer Science program. Our degrees are very flexible and include options, minors and a major, which can be used to explore connections between computer science and many other fields of study. Examples of courses in Computer Science CSI3104 Introduction to Formal Languages CSI3105 Design and Analysis of Algorithms I CSI3120 Programming Language Concepts CSI3130 Databases II CSI3131 Operating Systems CSI3140 WWW Structures, Techniques and Standards CSI4900 Honours Project CSI4139 Design of Secure Computer Systems CSI4106 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence CSI4130 Computer Graphics Consult the full course sequence at engineering.uottawa.ca. All compulsory courses are offered in English and in French. Undergraduate programs (bachelor s degrees) Honours BSc with Specialization in Computer Science Honours BSc with Specialization in Computer Science, Management and Entrepreneurship Option Joint Honours BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics Major in Computer Science Minor in Computer Science* Minor in Computer Science for Scientists* The Extended French Stream (EFS) is available. *Complementary program offered only as a second discipline. Registration starts in second year. Accelerated Stream You can complete your Honours BSc with Specialization in Computer Science and your Master of Computer Science within five years with the newly introduced Accelerated Stream. Graduate programs (master s and doctorate degrees) Master of Computer Science (MCS) Master of Computer Science (MCS) with Specialization in Bioinformatics Master of Computer Science (MCS) with CO-OP option Doctorate in Computer Science (PhD) 20 engineering.uottawa.ca

21 Career opportunities n Hardware designer n Computer applications engineer n Embedded microsystems engineer n Wireless and network systems technical manager n Software developer n Systems engineer Where do our Computer Engineering graduates work? n Letlhogonolo Letto Moshabi (BASc 08), Systems Analyst at Mascom Wireless in Gaborone, Botswana n Carla Dinardo (BASc 03), Section Head Patent Electrical Division at Industry Canada in Ottawa n Nikola Rank (MASc 08), Co-founder and President, Iron Road in Toronto Examples of courses in Computer Engineering CEG3136 CEG3155 CEG3156 CEG4158 CEG4166 CEG4190 CEG4316 CEG4399 Computer Architecture II Digital Systems II Computer Systems Design Computer Control in Robotics Real-Time Systems Design Computer Network Design Digital Image Processing Design of Secure Computer Systems COMPUTER ENGINEERING Building on a solid foundation of traditional engineering skills, this program covers many different aspects of computer software and hardware, and allows for more specialized studies in microprocessorbased systems, computer architecture, programming concepts, real-time operating systems, software engineering and robotics. This program provides multiple paths to diverse careers. Consult the full course sequence at engineering.uottawa.ca. All courses are offered in English and most courses are available in French. Undergraduate programs (bachelor s degrees) BASc in Computer Engineering BASc in Computer Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option Graduate programs (master s and doctorate degrees) Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering Doctorate (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering 21