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Emphasizing entrepreneurship, professional skills development and experiential learning opportuniti

Home to the Schools of Computing Science,Engineering Science, Mechatronic Systems Engineering and Sustainable Energy Engineering

With a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, professional skills development, and experiential learning opportunities, the Faculty of Applied Sciences gives students the tools to become the technology leaders of tomorrow and places graduates at the forefront of technological development in a variety of market sectors.

05/27/2026

Don’t Miss Out … One week left to register 🎉

Join us at the FAS Homecoming event with an afternoon of reconnection, activities and exploration. Bring your family and friends to our interactive booths and enjoy the lab tour to our renovated ASB places and 3D printing facilities.

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕛 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 ASB Atrium, SFU Burnaby
🎟️ $5 (including parking & a ticket for ice cream)

❗Registration closes on June 1. Grab your ticket now via https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-faculty-of-applied-sciences-homecoming-tickets-1986569666349

We hope to see you there 🔜👀

05/26/2026

Swipe through to revisit a full day of sustainability energy research, ideas and connections 🌱

Earlier this month, the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering hosted SEEGRAD 2026, bringing together students, faculty, industry professionals and the broader SFU community for a day of presentations, idea exchange and discussions.

Throughout the day, SEE graduate students presented research addressing real-world sustainability challenges, from AI-supported vehicle and emission analysis and land use classification using supervised and unsupervised learning to solutions focused on reducing water loss and advancing carbon capture.

The day also featured an industry panel on the energy transition in British Columbia, offering participants insights into the challenges, opportunities and future directions shaping sustainable development.

A big thank-you to our presenters, panelists, attendees and everyone who helped make SEEGRAD 2026 possible! We are already looking forward to next year’s conference!⚡

05/25/2026

We are proud to share that SFU School of Computing Science Professor Eugene Fiume, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, and Associate Professor Manolis Savva have been named among the 2025 CS-Can/Info-Can award recipients.

Fiume has received the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes computer scientists whose careers have made a profound and lasting impact on institutions, discipline and the broader research community. As a pioneering leader in computer graphics, Fiume’s work has helped shape how digital imagery is created, simulated and understood.

Savva has received the Early Career Research Award, recognizing researchers in the early stages of their careers who have already demonstrated outstanding contributions and significant premises.

Please join us in congratulating both recipients on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

🔗Learn more about the award via https://cscan-infocan.ca/current-year-winners/

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Oldknow on his appointment as Principal, SFU Surrey campus and senior advisor to the provost. 🎉

Beginning September 1, 2026, Dr. Oldknow will take on this new leadership role for a three-year term, supporting the continued growth of academic programming, strategic research and campus initiatives at SFU Surrey.

With FAS’s strong presence at the SFU Surrey campus through Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering and Software Systems, we look forward to working with Dr. Oldknow in this new capacity!

05/20/2026

Congratulations to John Shen, professor and director of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, on being elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE)! 🎉

This fellowship recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada and around the world through innovation, leadership and service.
As a visionary leader in power electronics, power semiconductor devices and engineering education, Shen’s work has contributed to technologies widely used in powering supercomputers and AI servers. His current research focuses on the high-voltage direct current power distribution architectures for gigawatt-class AI data centres, aiming to enhance efficiency and dependency of AI infrastructure.

📖Read more about Shen’s recognition via https://www.sfu.ca/fas/news-events/news/2026/05/mse-professor-elected-as-fellow-of-the-canadian-academy-of-engineering.html

05/14/2026

🌱SEEGRAD 2026 is happening tomorrow!

Join us for a full day of sustainable energy research led by our future engineers. Feel free to come by anytime throughout the day to explore and support our SEE graduate students!

📅 Friday, May 15
🕛 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
📍 SFU Sustainable Energy Engineering Building (SRYE)

We hope to see you there 👀🔜

05/01/2026

What does a PB&J sandwich have to do with computer science? 🍞🧑‍💻

For Shayna, this in-class exercise became one of her most memorable lessons in writing precise code for an algorithm. From her involvement as a TechConnect mentor and FAS diversity ambassador to her co-op experience in the tech industry, Shayna’s time at FAS helped shape how she communicates, collaborates and shows up as a Full Stack Developer today.

🔗Read more about Shayna’s journey via
https://www.sfu.ca/fas/news-events/news/alumni-spotlight/computing-science.html

04/30/2026

Come celebrate and reconnect 🎉

In celebration of SFU’s 60th anniversary, the Faculty of Applied Sciences invites alumni, families and friends to join us for a family-friendly homecoming event!

Enjoy an afternoon of interactive fair activities featuring booths from each school, a co-op trivia station, a kids’ zone and more. You’ll also have a chance to explore our renovated ASB spaces, labs and 3D printing facilities.

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕛 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 ASB Atrium, SFU Burnaby
🎟️ $5 (including parking & a ticket for ice cream)

❗Tickets are limited, reserve your spot now via https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sfu-faculty-of-applied-sciences-homecoming-tickets-1986569666349

04/29/2026

⚡Get ready for a full day of innovation and sustainable energy research

Join the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering on May 15 for SEEGRAD 2026! Our annual graduate student research conference brings together the SEE research community, industry professionals and the broader SFU community for a day of presentations and discussions.

Explore research across renewable energy, sustainable transportation, energy systems and more.

The day will feature：
🌱 Graduate student research presentations
🌱 Industry panel discussions
🌱 Poster sessions and short presentations
🌱 Networking with researchers, students and industry partners

📅 Friday, May 15
🕛 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
📍 SFU Sustainable Energy Engineering Building (SRYE)

🔗 Learn more and register via https://coursys.sfu.ca/forms/see-see-graduate-conference-2024/

04/28/2026

💡🔧Prototypes in motion …

Earlier this month, our fourth-year engineering science students showcased their initial Capstone prototype at the ENSC 405W Poster Session.

From tracking walking patterns for rehabilitation support and analyzing sports techniques to developing solutions designed to improve everyday accessibility, students presented smart and innovative ideas with a strong focus on user experience.

We’re excited to see how these projects continue to grow in phase two✨

👉Swipe left to see highlights from the showcase

📖Learn more about the projects via https://www.sfu.ca/fas/news-events/news/2026/04/fourth-year-engineering-students-showcase-first-phase-capstone-p.html

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