Why Engineering?
Because you enjoy applying scientific knowledge and utilizing natural laws and physical resources in order to design, implement and forecast the performance of materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that realize a desired technological objective under a number of constraints. Such constraints may include available resources, physical, imaginative or technical limitations, flexibility for future modifications and additions, and other factors, such as requirements for cost, safety, marketability, and serviceability. The preparation for an engineering career includes both formal academic studies at the university and intensive training in the practice of engineering. A similar pattern is to be found in preparation for careers in medicine or law, and is characteristic of any development of professional competence. If you enjoy solving technological problems, than engineering is the right discipline and profession for you!
Why Nanotechnology Engineering?
Because you recognize that engineering innovation in the 21st century will take place where traditional scientific and technical disciplines converge - at the nano-scale.
Why Waterloo?
Because the University of Waterloo offers the first and only integrated Nanotechnology Engineering BASc degree in Canada. This pioneering degree program is built on the expertise of well-established academic departments, and on new initiatives, including an increase in the nanotechnology research presence on campus and the hiring of 21 new faculty members with multifaceted nanotechnology expertise. The Nanotechnology Engineering program is part of Waterloo’s world-leading Co-operative education program. Co-operative studies for Nanotechnology Engineering students at the University of Waterloo provide the completely integrated pattern of academic study and industrial experience necessary for the development of the graduate engineer.
