Students, faculty, and officials welcome new computational labs in the Centre for Engineering Innovation.
The Faculty of Engineering is taking a major step forward in its commitment to advancing research with the unveiling of six newly renovated computational lab spaces.
The cutting-edge labs were officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by professor Ning Zhang, who will be an occupant in the space; dean of engineering Bill Van Heyst; the project manager; the construction foreman; and several students who will benefit from the new spaces.
The excitement surrounding the new labs is palpable, with both faculty and students eager to explore the possibilities these spaces will offer. Dr. Zhang shared his enthusiasm for the new labs, emphasizing the importance of providing the faculty with the tools and environment necessary for cutting-edge research.
“This type of space has been a vision for the faculty for a long time,” says Dr. Van Heyst. “Professors are growing out of their current lab spaces and have different needs than they did when the building first opened. We are thrilled to be able to invest in them and their research potential.
“This would not have been possible without the direction of Tony Fuerth, engineering’s building manager. He was the person who really got the ball rolling on this project and ensured the faculty’s lab needs were met.”
The newly opened spaces have been allocated to professors specifically for research purposes, with the aim of creating a collaborative computational hub for innovation and teamwork. The labs are designed to foster a collective approach to research, offering faculty members the ability to engage in cross-disciplinary projects and work in a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment.
This investment in these new lab spaces opens up new academic and research futures for the institution. As the faculty continues to grow, these labs will serve as a cornerstone supporting the ambitious research goals of the University.