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Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (TISED) at McGill

The Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (TISED) is an institute at McGill University in the Faculty of Engineering. We promote bold and green ideas through education, outreach, and research, where we aim to connect our institution with the public for a greater understanding and appreciation of sustainability issues in our society. We aim to advance public policy in the

area of sustainable engineering and design, informing and educating students, decision-makers and the public about sustainability issues. By focusing the attention of stakeholders on the relevance of sustainable engineering and design to our lives and promoting informed discussion, we strive to provide leadership in the area of sustainability, particularly in sustainable infrastructure and urban development, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and sustainable industrial processes and manufacturing.

05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Disruptive Innovation, the Energy Transition, and Canada, hosted by TISED in partnership with McGill energy / énergie.

A sincere thank‑you to Markham Hislop for delivering such a compelling and insightful presentation, and to Bruce Lourie, C.M. for moderating the conversation.
The event video will be available shortly!

05/25/2026

Proud to celebrate TISED students Justin De Meulemeester, Cassidy Pistun, Jodie Hon, and Neil Roy Choudhury, who earned second place nationally for their visionary proposal reimagining the Port of Churchill as a climate‑resilient, community‑centred northern hub.

Their work is an inspiring example of interdisciplinary sustainability leadership.
Read the full story: https://mcgill.ca/x/5mD

05/19/2026

Reminder: Our TISED Distinguished Lecture with Markham Hislop takes place this Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 PM. Join us for an insightful discussion on disruptive innovation and Canada’s evolving energy transition.

Details & registration: https://mcgill.ca/x/5YV
Co‑hosted with

05/15/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended “Sustainability & Industry: what next and what’s next?” A special thank‑you to Professor Steve Evans for delivering such an exceptional seminar.
The event recording will be shared soon.

05/14/2026

Happening Today — Free & Open to All

Our seminar “Sustainability & Industry: what next and what’s next?” takes place today at 3:00 PM at the McGill Faculty Club (3450 Rue McTavish, Montréal).

Join us for a conversation on how modern industry can evolve to support both quality of life and the living world. We’ll look at what industry is doing now, what can change quickly, and what becomes possible when innovation leads the way.

✨ Free event
✨ Co‑hosted with McGill Department of Mechanical Engineering
✨https://mcgill.ca/x/5Af

05/12/2026

Still time to apply! TISED’s MEng in Sustainability in Engineering and Design (Non-Thesis) is accepting applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents until June 21 2026.

Through interdisciplinary learning and hands on problem solving, students build the skills to design solutions that are resilient, equitable, and grounded in real world impact.

You’ll learn to
🔸 Design for Sustainability
🔸 Master Key Problem Solving Techniques
🔸 Explore thematic areas such as Sustainable Processes and Manufacturing, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Urban Development, and Sustainable Infrastructure

As industries accelerate their transition, the need for future focused sustainability professionals has never been greater.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://mcgill.ca/x/iPg

04/22/2026

Canada’s energy future is being rewritten — are we ready to navigate the disruption?

📅 May 21, 2026 | 🕠 5:30 PM | 📍 McGill Faculty Club | 🍸 Cocktail reception to follow | Free event — Link in bio

Join us for the next TISED Distinguished Lecture with Markham Hislop, Canadian energy journalist and founder of Energi Media.

Known for his data‑driven analysis and in‑depth conversations with global experts, Markham offers clear, evidence‑based insight into how technology disruption, electrification, and geopolitics are reshaping today’s energy systems.

He’ll explore how rapid cost declines in clean technologies are transforming the global energy landscape — and what this structural shift means for Canada.

A cocktail reception will follow the lecture. We hope to see you there.

04/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended “Critical solutions for achieving sustainable, net zero energy in Canada.” Your engagement made the conversation truly meaningful. A special thank‑you to our incredible panelists and our keynote speaker for sharing their expertise and vision.

03/30/2026

🌱 What will it take for Canada to reach sustainable, net‑zero energy?

Join us on April 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the McGill Faculty Club for a panel discussion bringing together experts from across the energy sector.
Register: https://mcgill.ca/x/5Yj

Moderated by Prof. Sarah Marie Jordaan, the discussion will feature:
• Eric Peissel (WSP)
• Anne de Bortoli (Polytechnique Montréal – CIRAIG)
• Ben Kujala (Dunsky)
• Mark Lauby (NERC)

Together, they’ll explore the bottlenecks slowing decarbonization, the innovations needed to scale electrification, and the strategies that can strengthen Canada’s renewable‑ready, resilient grid. A cocktail reception will follow.

03/09/2026

Rescheduled! Expand Your Engineering Horizons and grow your career opportunities !

Join us for an in‑depth info session on TISED’s Master of Sustainability in Engineering and Design, co‑hosted with SEAM.

📅 March 26 2026
⏰ 5:45 PM
📍 Location: Macdonald Engineering Building Room: 267 & ZOOM
🥤 Refreshments provided

This forward‑thinking program is built for engineers, architects, designers, and urban planners who want to lead meaningful change through systems thinking and sustainable innovation.

What to Expect:
✔️ Explore the curriculum + elective pathways
✔️ Get a clear overview of the application process
✔️ Discover career trajectories in sustainability
✔️ Meet current TISED students

Come get inspired, ask questions, and enjoy some refreshments while imagining where this degree can take you.

Address

Macdonald Engineering Building
Montreal, QC
H3A0C3

Telephone

+15143986975

Website

https://www.mcgill.ca/tised/

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