engineering leaders

NEW SPACES FOR LEARNINGADVANCED LABORATORIESSTATE-OF-THE-ART INFRASTRUC

EXPANDED STUDENT SUPPO

ION NEW RESEARCH CHAIRS

AWARD-WINNING TEACHER

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INDUSTRY PARNERSHIPS COMPLACENT REVOL

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President and Vice-ChancellorUniversity of Calgary

SEARCH CAMPAIGN OUTREACH

AWARDS NEW INFRASTRUCTUR

LEADERSADVANCED LABORATORIES

NEW SPACES FOR LEARNING

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS ANEXPANDED STUDENT SUPPOAWARD-WINNING TEACHERS

WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH FACREVOLUTIONARY TECHNOLO

OLOGY ENGINEERING ENVIRO

THIS CAMPAIGN WILL STRENGTHEN THE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING WITH A SPACE THAT INTEGRATES ITS ALREADY EXCELLENT PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS. THE AMPLIFYING IMPACT OF THIS INVESTMENT WILL BE DRAMATIC. This initiative comes at a critical point

in the engineering school’s role in the

community and country. On a number

of fronts, the Schulich School of

Engineering is a top-ranked engineering

school. But the space does not measure

up. The new central hub will allow

the Schulich School of Engineering

to take that next necessary step – to

be able to offer the experiences to

students, researchers, companies and

governments – that consistently prove it

delivers the highest quality students and

research. It goes beyond engineering.

These graduating engineers, and the

school’s advanced university-based

engineering research, make up an

irreplaceable part of the innovation

engine that is being driven in Calgary.

SEARCH CAMPAIGN OUTREACH

AWARDS NEW INFRASTRUCTUR

LEADERSADVANCED LABORATORIES

NEW SPACES FOR LEARNING

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS ANEXPANDED STUDENT SUPPOAWARD-WINNING TEACHERS

WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH FACREVOLUTIONARY TECHNOLO

OLOGY ENGINEERING ENVIRO

THIS CAMPAIGN WILL STRENGTHEN THE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING WITH A SPACE THAT INTEGRATES ITS ALREADY EXCELLENT PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS. THE AMPLIFYING IMPACT OF THIS INVESTMENT WILL BE DRAMATIC. This initiative comes at a critical point

in the engineering school’s role in the

community and country. On a number

of fronts, the Schulich School of

Engineering is a top-ranked engineering

school. But the space does not measure

up. The new central hub will allow

the Schulich School of Engineering

to take that next necessary step – to

be able to offer the experiences to

students, researchers, companies and

governments – that consistently prove it

delivers the highest quality students and

research. It goes beyond engineering.

These graduating engineers, and the

school’s advanced university-based

engineering research, make up an

irreplaceable part of the innovation

engine that is being driven in Calgary.

A SPACE FORFUTURE LEADERS

Located in the engineering capital of Canada, the Schulich School of Engineering is evolving to meet the needs of a dynamic future. It is investing in individuals, strengthening Alberta, helping the nation and making

an impact globally. This is no small footprint.

At the same time, the school is reaching a critical threshold. It packs more students and researchers

into the current square footage than almost any other engineering school in the country.

THE ENGINEERING LEADERS CAMPAIGN SEEKS $60 MILLION IN COMMUNITY SUPPORT:

DOOR TO THE FUTURE$45 millionA new heart and hub that integrates the school

as a whole, and supports the kind of education

and engagement that delivers excellent graduates

and research.

EDUCATING LEADERS$6 millionStudent-focused programs – both in- and out-of-

classroom – significantly increase student success

throughout their education and professional lives.

LEADING RESEARCH$9 millionThis is where innovation all starts: new research chairs

and programs finding solutions to relevant problems.

A SPACE FORFUTURE LEADERS

Located in the engineering capital of Canada, the Schulich School of Engineering is evolving to meet the needs of a dynamic future. It is investing in individuals, strengthening Alberta, helping the nation and making

an impact globally. This is no small footprint.

At the same time, the school is reaching a critical threshold. It packs more students and researchers

into the current square footage than almost any other engineering school in the country.

THE ENGINEERING LEADERS CAMPAIGN SEEKS $60 MILLION IN COMMUNITY SUPPORT:

DOOR TO THE FUTURE$45 millionA new heart and hub that integrates the school

as a whole, and supports the kind of education

and engagement that delivers excellent graduates

and research.

EDUCATING LEADERS$6 millionStudent-focused programs – both in- and out-of-

classroom – significantly increase student success

throughout their education and professional lives.

LEADING RESEARCH$9 millionThis is where innovation all starts: new research chairs

and programs finding solutions to relevant problems.

“We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist, using technologies that haven’t yet been invented, in order to solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet.”

EDUCATOR KARL FISCH

THE ENGINEERING JOBS OF THE FUTURE ARE DIFFICULT TO PREDICT

THE NEED FOR ENGINEERS IS GROWING

Engineering education is dramatically different today than it was 30 years ago. The classrooms and laboratories of yesterday no longer fit the bill.

We are building a school that will graduate the

complex problem-solvers that this society needs.

They will be creative thinkers with hands-on

experience, imaginative, nimble, smart and able

to make a difference wherever they work and

whatever the assignment. When they enter the

workforce, they will be well prepared to hit the

ground running.

Over the past 10 years, there has been a 44

percent increase in engineering and technology

jobs in Alberta, according to an Engineers Canada

labour study. New companies and technologies are

continually being cultivated. Alberta’s knowledge-

based economy is emerging. Experts predict a

critical shortage of skilled workers as those at the

top of the current workforce retire.

New Schulich graduates are needed to help

Canadian engineering sectors – both traditional

areas and the innovative frontiers – remain a

powerful force for economic growth.

The Schulich School of Engineering has responded to the dramatic demand for engineers by increasing student enrolment over the past five years by 40 percent and faculty members by 30 percent.

“We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist, using technologies that haven’t yet been invented, in order to solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet.”

EDUCATOR KARL FISCH

THE ENGINEERING JOBS OF THE FUTURE ARE DIFFICULT TO PREDICT

THE NEED FOR ENGINEERS IS GROWING

Engineering education is dramatically different today than it was 30 years ago. The classrooms and laboratories of yesterday no longer fit the bill.

We are building a school that will graduate the

complex problem-solvers that this society needs.

They will be creative thinkers with hands-on

experience, imaginative, nimble, smart and able

to make a difference wherever they work and

whatever the assignment. When they enter the

workforce, they will be well prepared to hit the

ground running.

Over the past 10 years, there has been a 44

percent increase in engineering and technology

jobs in Alberta, according to an Engineers Canada

labour study. New companies and technologies are

continually being cultivated. Alberta’s knowledge-

based economy is emerging. Experts predict a

critical shortage of skilled workers as those at the

top of the current workforce retire.

New Schulich graduates are needed to help

Canadian engineering sectors – both traditional

areas and the innovative frontiers – remain a

powerful force for economic growth.

The Schulich School of Engineering has responded to the dramatic demand for engineers by increasing student enrolment over the past five years by 40 percent and faculty members by 30 percent.

DOOR TO THE FUTURE$45 million

The main Schulich School of Engineering building complex was built in the

1960s. Operationally, the classroom and lab space is

dated. The engineering school needs more, and better

designed, space.

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ADDITIONThe addition will reflect the school’s prestigious

reputation and solution-oriented focus. The

13,500 square-metre three-storey “green”

centre will become the new heart of activity

for the engineering school, serving as the new

front door and as a central access point.

New labs will enable researchers to explore more

complex issues and collaborate with industry

more easily and more often. New teaching and

learning spaces will accommodate more students,

enrich the student experience and help produce

well-rounded engineers.

The Door to the Future will unify access to the currently disconnected complex. The new integrating hub and advanced facilities, a $180 million initiative, will include:

TEACHING AND LEARNING SPACES• tiered amphitheatres to expand student capacity and for public events

• contemporary classrooms equipped with the latest learning technologies

• undergraduate and graduate labs for hands-on experiences

• specialized computer labs

STUDENT SPACES• engineering team and club offices for competition and community work

• career centre for professional training throughout education

• small multi-purpose conference facility for hosting student events and think tanks

RESEARCH LABS• dry and wet labs that allow consolidation of research teams across the engineering complex

RENOVATED LEARNING AND STUDENT SPACES Approximately 20 existing areas will be redesigned

to create a superior environment for learning,

teaching, research and student interaction.

They will house the latest in educational

technology and support the ways students learn

both individually and in groups. These include

newly renovated classrooms and homerooms

for each engineering discipline.

The Schulich School of Engineering is the green engineering school in the heart of the oil patch.

EllisDon funded the renovation of the civil engineering fourth-year homeroom

#1 PRIORITY CAPITAL PROJECT ON CAMPUS

DOOR TO THE FUTURE$45 million

The main Schulich School of Engineering building complex was built in the

1960s. Operationally, the classroom and lab space is

dated. The engineering school needs more, and better

designed, space.

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ADDITIONThe addition will reflect the school’s prestigious

reputation and solution-oriented focus. The

13,500 square-metre three-storey “green”

centre will become the new heart of activity

for the engineering school, serving as the new

front door and as a central access point.

New labs will enable researchers to explore more

complex issues and collaborate with industry

more easily and more often. New teaching and

learning spaces will accommodate more students,

enrich the student experience and help produce

well-rounded engineers.

The Door to the Future will unify access to the currently disconnected complex. The new integrating hub and advanced facilities, a $180 million initiative, will include:

TEACHING AND LEARNING SPACES• tiered amphitheatres to expand student capacity and for public events

• contemporary classrooms equipped with the latest learning technologies

• undergraduate and graduate labs for hands-on experiences

• specialized computer labs

STUDENT SPACES• engineering team and club offices for competition and community work

• career centre for professional training throughout education

• small multi-purpose conference facility for hosting student events and think tanks

RESEARCH LABS• dry and wet labs that allow consolidation of research teams across the engineering complex

RENOVATED LEARNING AND STUDENT SPACES Approximately 20 existing areas will be redesigned

to create a superior environment for learning,

teaching, research and student interaction.

They will house the latest in educational

technology and support the ways students learn

both individually and in groups. These include

newly renovated classrooms and homerooms

for each engineering discipline.

The Schulich School of Engineering is the green engineering school in the heart of the oil patch.

EllisDon funded the renovation of the civil engineering fourth-year homeroom

#1 PRIORITY CAPITAL PROJECT ON CAMPUS

EDUCATING LEADERS$6 million

In the 1980s, employers expressed dissatisfaction with engineering

graduates’ professional skills. Engineering programs have

dramatically changed as a result. While the technical foundations

are still strong, engineering schools have reengineered their

programs. Curricula and assessment are more student-oriented,

and out-of-class experiences – such as internships, design

competitions and active participation in professional societies and

associations – play a large role. These non-classroom activities

significantly and positively affect learning.

THE ENGINEERING LEADERSCAMPAIGN WILL INVEST IN:Student Awards Create new awards to attract strong and diverse

students who will be future leaders in innovation

and community development.

Student Activities FundEnable international academic exchanges, short-term

study abroad programs, conferences, field trips and

involvement in clubs and teams. Students will tell

you how important these activities are.

Career Centre Strengthen the link between the worlds of school and

work through field trips, soft skills training, a mentor-

in-residence program, information sessions and

panel discussions, career days and internships.

Outreach Activities Encourage youth from ages 11 to 18 to stay

with math and science to broaden the base

of applicants in engineering programs. This

pipeline could not be more important, and has

a huge influence on the society and economy

of tomorrow.

Women’s Advancement Office Focus on the recruitment and retention of

female students and faculty. The Schulich

School of Engineering has one of the highest

populations of female students in the country,

but it is still less than our goal of 35 per cent.

The Schulich School of Engineering is investing in student-focused programs that significantly strengthen the young men and women who graduate to become the successful engineers of the future.

By investing in superior learning experience, the

Schulich School of Engineering will attract more

top-quality students eager to take advantage

of the opportunities offered by a leading

engineering school. This, in turn, will create a

good supply of top graduates — and future top

employees, entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Ranked #1 engineering school in Canada for integrating

sustainability in engineering education

Schulich students, supported by Boardwalk Rental Communities, built homes for homeless families in Mexico, working with Companies with a Mission and Homes of Hope

EDUCATING LEADERS$6 million

In the 1980s, employers expressed dissatisfaction with engineering

graduates’ professional skills. Engineering programs have

dramatically changed as a result. While the technical foundations

are still strong, engineering schools have reengineered their

programs. Curricula and assessment are more student-oriented,

and out-of-class experiences – such as internships, design

competitions and active participation in professional societies and

associations – play a large role. These non-classroom activities

significantly and positively affect learning.

THE ENGINEERING LEADERSCAMPAIGN WILL INVEST IN:Student Awards Create new awards to attract strong and diverse

students who will be future leaders in innovation

and community development.

Student Activities FundEnable international academic exchanges, short-term

study abroad programs, conferences, field trips and

involvement in clubs and teams. Students will tell

you how important these activities are.

Career Centre Strengthen the link between the worlds of school and

work through field trips, soft skills training, a mentor-

in-residence program, information sessions and

panel discussions, career days and internships.

Outreach Activities Encourage youth from ages 11 to 18 to stay

with math and science to broaden the base

of applicants in engineering programs. This

pipeline could not be more important, and has

a huge influence on the society and economy

of tomorrow.

Women’s Advancement Office Focus on the recruitment and retention of

female students and faculty. The Schulich

School of Engineering has one of the highest

populations of female students in the country,

but it is still less than our goal of 35 per cent.

The Schulich School of Engineering is investing in student-focused programs that significantly strengthen the young men and women who graduate to become the successful engineers of the future.

By investing in superior learning experience, the

Schulich School of Engineering will attract more

top-quality students eager to take advantage

of the opportunities offered by a leading

engineering school. This, in turn, will create a

good supply of top graduates — and future top

employees, entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Ranked #1 engineering school in Canada for integrating

sustainability in engineering education

Schulich students, supported by Boardwalk Rental Communities, built homes for homeless families in Mexico, working with Companies with a Mission and Homes of Hope

LEADING RESEARCH$9 million

Engineering research brings interdisciplinary

problem-solving to relevant social, technical and economic challenges.

The Schulich School of Engineering is challenging

the brightest minds to address issues high on the

local and international agenda. Research chairs

and centres of excellence attract the world’s top

engineers to Calgary, creating a critical mass of

talent to address these pressing issues. We are

part way there.

The school has one of the highest concentrations of research chairs of any engineering school across Canada.

With a research powerhouse like this,

commercialization of lab discoveries can yield

tangible returns on research investment. Access

to discoveries can be a powerful advantage

for companies seeking new and innovative

approaches to problems.

Research CentresHelp to create solutions in areas where we need

to make social and economic improvements.

Multidisciplinary in scope, research centres add

value to knowledge in ways not readily achievable

by existing administrative units or informal

research groups. Each research centre functions

as a teaching hub, focal point for research and a

vanguard resource for the industry it serves.

Research ChairsInvest in research leaders. Chairs are prestigious

faculty appointments established to recognize

and/or attract internationally acclaimed

senior academics whose scholarly activity and

accomplishments enrich selected areas of

research and teaching. These leaders attract the

top graduate students, and build highly effective

research teams.

Through the Engineering Leaders campaign, the Schulich School of Engineering intends to create 10 prestigious new chair positions and hire additional faculty in areas of strategic priority. Investments in this area offer significant leveraging opportunities for industry.

ENMAX has supported a new research chair in renewable energy

LEADING RESEARCH$9 million

Engineering research brings interdisciplinary

problem-solving to relevant social, technical and economic challenges.

The Schulich School of Engineering is challenging

the brightest minds to address issues high on the

local and international agenda. Research chairs

and centres of excellence attract the world’s top

engineers to Calgary, creating a critical mass of

talent to address these pressing issues. We are

part way there.

The school has one of the highest concentrations of research chairs of any engineering school across Canada.

With a research powerhouse like this,

commercialization of lab discoveries can yield

tangible returns on research investment. Access

to discoveries can be a powerful advantage

for companies seeking new and innovative

approaches to problems.

Research CentresHelp to create solutions in areas where we need

to make social and economic improvements.

Multidisciplinary in scope, research centres add

value to knowledge in ways not readily achievable

by existing administrative units or informal

research groups. Each research centre functions

as a teaching hub, focal point for research and a

vanguard resource for the industry it serves.

Research ChairsInvest in research leaders. Chairs are prestigious

faculty appointments established to recognize

and/or attract internationally acclaimed

senior academics whose scholarly activity and

accomplishments enrich selected areas of

research and teaching. These leaders attract the

top graduate students, and build highly effective

research teams.

Through the Engineering Leaders campaign, the Schulich School of Engineering intends to create 10 prestigious new chair positions and hire additional faculty in areas of strategic priority. Investments in this area offer significant leveraging opportunities for industry.

ENMAX has supported a new research chair in renewable energy

Campaign Goal = $60 million

DOOR TO THE FUTURE ($45 million)• Engineering Career Centre

• Student Activity Centre

• Student Club and Team Offices

• Board Rooms

• Lecture Halls

• Teaching Labs

• Research Labs

• Classrooms

• Meeting and Seminar Rooms

• Graduate Student Offices and Undergraduate Study Spaces

EDUCATING LEADERS($6 million)• Undergraduate and Graduate Awards

• Student Activities Fund

• Career Centre

• Outreach Activities

• Women’s Advancement Office

LEADING RESEARCH($9 million)• Research Centres

• Research Chairs

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP ENGINEER

FUTURE LEADERS

• Increase the cultivation of top-tier talent for companies

• Educate engineers who hit the workforce with interpersonal

skills, work experience and international exposure

• Enable research discoveries that give companies a competitive edge

• Apply research that solves environmental and social challenges

• Transfer research that opens doors to new business opportunities

• Foster research programs that stimulate transformative change within industry and society

• Create and train a knowledge-based workforce

• Involve local, national and international organizations in one

of the top engineering schools in North America

“I was looking for a way to give back to the community in a

meaningful way that honours my roots and shows my

appreciation for an institution that has benefitted our family.”

Robert Wichert invested nearly $1.3 million in support of student

awards and homeroom renovations.

Campaign Goal = $60 million

DOOR TO THE FUTURE ($45 million)• Engineering Career Centre

• Student Activity Centre

• Student Club and Team Offices

• Board Rooms

• Lecture Halls

• Teaching Labs

• Research Labs

• Classrooms

• Meeting and Seminar Rooms

• Graduate Student Offices and Undergraduate Study Spaces

EDUCATING LEADERS($6 million)• Undergraduate and Graduate Awards

• Student Activities Fund

• Career Centre

• Outreach Activities

• Women’s Advancement Office

LEADING RESEARCH($9 million)• Research Centres

• Research Chairs

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP ENGINEER

FUTURE LEADERS

• Increase the cultivation of top-tier talent for companies

• Educate engineers who hit the workforce with interpersonal

skills, work experience and international exposure

• Enable research discoveries that give companies a competitive edge

• Apply research that solves environmental and social challenges

• Transfer research that opens doors to new business opportunities

• Foster research programs that stimulate transformative change within industry and society

• Create and train a knowledge-based workforce

• Involve local, national and international organizations in one

of the top engineering schools in North America

“I was looking for a way to give back to the community in a

meaningful way that honours my roots and shows my

appreciation for an institution that has benefitted our family.”

Robert Wichert invested nearly $1.3 million in support of student

awards and homeroom renovations.

THE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGIS ALREADY A SUCCESS STORY.

2,900 FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES ● 1,100 GRADUATE STUDENTS ●

160 FACULTY MEMBERS ● 37 INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RESEARCH CHAIRS ● AMONG THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF FEMALE

UNDERGRADUATES IN CANADA ● LARGEST ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY ● LARGEST ENGINEERING

SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE COUNTRY FOR ENTERING STUDENTS ● SPECIALIZATIONS IN EMERGING MULTIDISCIPLINARY AREAS SUCH AS

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING ● OVER $525,000 ANNUAL SCHULICH STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND ● INNOVATIVE

FIRST- AND FOURTH-YEAR DESIGN EXPERIENCES ● A STRONG CORPORATE CONNECTION IN THE HEART OF CANADA'S ENGINEERING CENTRE ●

WINNER OF THREE NATIONAL AWARDS FROM THE CANADIAN ENGINEERING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IN ENGINEERING

ACTIVITIES ● AMONG THE LARGEST NUMBER AND THE LARGEST PERCENTAGE OF FEMALE FACULTY MEMBERS IN CANADA ● FIRST

ENGINEERING SCHOOL IN WESTERN CANADA TO APPOINT A FEMALE DEAN ● AWARD-WINNING ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WITH 12-

TO 16-MONTH PLACEMENTS ● HIGHEST NUMBER OF ENDOWED CHAIRS IN CANADA FOR A SCHOOL OF ITS SIZE ● RANKED NO. 1 IN CANADA

FOR TEACHING SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING

A LEADER CAN NEVER BE COMPLACENT.