Naeimeh Najafizadeh is a third-year PhD candidate in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, where she works on distributed coordination algorithms for multi-agent robotic systems. Her research focuses on enabling teams of robots to work together in complex environments, with applications in …
Career Clarity for STEM Postgraduates
The transition from postgraduate study to employment is still far less clear than it should be for STEM students. Entering the job market requires more than earning a degree: it also demands an understanding of career pathways, the ability to translate …
Why you should start preparing for your career in your first year
Today’s job market is competitive, and employers make decisions quickly. Good grades are important, but they are not enough to help you stand out. Employers want more than technical skills. They look for communication, …
Silvana Mello is an HR and early talent specialist with over 15 years of experience across private industry, post-secondary education, and career development. Her work brings together talent acquisition, campus recruitment, employer engagement, and co-op education, with a consistent focus on strengthening the connection between …
The 2025 Section Awards were presented to:
Sanjar Maskat – Centennial College Student Branch Advisor
Sana Sharif – Lakehead University Student Branch Chair
Quardin Lyttle – York University Student Branch Advisor
Nikoo Givehchian – Young Professionals Affinity Group Volunteer
Ayda Naserialiabadi – Women in Engineering …
Despite significant advances in wireless communication, disparities in access to reliable infrastructure remain severe. Rural and remote communities, Indigenous populations, and economically underserved areas continue to encounter substantial barriers to digital inclusion. This persistent digital divide restricts access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and essential …
Dr. Waleed Ejaz is a Lakehead University Research Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Barrie Campus of Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada. He received the Lakehead Research Excellence Award for his significant research contributions during 2022–2024. Before joining …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought forth a transformative and impactful change in various fields, with medicine being prime among them. AI tools are used to advance patient care, from inpatient academic hospitals to rural outpatient clinics. Providers can use AI tools for a variety of …
Author : Saba Zargham
High-speed interconnects are the physical links and protocols that enable rapid data transfer between chips, devices, or systems. They include standards like PCI Express (PCIe), Ethernet, InfiniBand, and proprietary links such as NVIDIA NVLink. These interconnects provide high bandwidth—often hundreds of gigabytes …
Saba Zargham received her B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran in 2016, and her M.A.Sc. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2020. Her master’s research focused on CMOS RF integrated circuits for wireless …
