Hackathons, RoboWars: it's Engineering Week at Concordia!

Students in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS) are gearing up for another great March.

To kick off National Engineering Month, Concordia is once again hosting a week of events, organized by the university’s branch of the Engineering and Computer Science Association (ECA).

“EngWeek is one of the most exciting times of the year, filled with both academic and cultural activities,” says the ECA’s vice-president of academic affairs Abir Fakhreddine.

From March 7 to 10, ENCS undergrads will test their innovation skills in design competitions, problem-solve their way through a day-long hackathon and re-engineering program, and challenge each other to an interdepartmental contest.

“By competing and presenting their final product to judges from the faculty and broader industry, students improve their technical and soft skills,” adds Fakhreddine, a third-year mechanical engineering student.
 

Innovative solutions to global issues

This year’s EngWeek has a special theme: the relationship between civilizations and engineering.

The theme will drive the requirements of the challenges and competitions, with the hope of sparking some innovative solutions to global issues.

“We are really hoping to have a large number of participants to cultivate the contagious Concordia spirit!”  says Fakhreddine.

Breakfasts, mixers and the Engineer’s Ball will provide further opportunities for students to meet and interact outside of the classroom.

Finally, RoboWars will cap off the week’s festivities. Hosted by the Concordia student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the event pits sumo-bots against one another to see who can push their competitor out of the ring first.

This year’s top three teams will take home cash prizes for their innovative builds.
 

Find out more about Engineering Week at Concordia.