Information ≠ Knowledge ≠ Understanding
April 11, 2016
There’s a difference between information and knowledge, and also between knowledge and understanding. … More Information ≠ Knowledge ≠ Understanding
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How (Un)Common is Transparent Leadership?
April 4, 2016
The more transparent leaders are the more effective they become. Their actions encourage much higher engagement of the talent in their organizations than would otherwise have been possible. … More How (Un)Common is Transparent Leadership?
So you (don’t?) want a Ph.D. degree?
March 21, 2016
Whether or not you wish to pursue a doctoral degree can ultimately be a lifestyle choice. Either choice can lead to a meaningful and rewarding career. If you want a Ph.D. credential then pursue it for the right reasons. … More So you (don’t?) want a Ph.D. degree?
Why we need more women in engineering
March 14, 2016
We face a crisis. To reflect the diversity of our world, our profession requires more women engineers, as engineering faculty members or in engineering jobs. It is simply the right thing to do. Broadly, there is only a single woman engineer practising for every four men. Therefore, the case for more women engineers can be … More Why we need more women in engineering
Investing in advanced manufacturing is on target
February 29, 2016
Since manufacturing produces larger dollar returns and generates more jobs than any other form of economic activity, this sector has the greatest potential to increase workforce size, fatten paycheques and improve global competitiveness. … More Investing in advanced manufacturing is on target
Eyeing Value: The Mona Lisa and a University Education
February 22, 2016
Of course, beauty and value lie in the eye of the beholder. Guinness World Records puts a market price of a billion U.S. dollars for the Mona Lisa. What is the value of a university education, such as one we provide through McMaster Engineering? … More Eyeing Value: The Mona Lisa and a University Education
John Mayer, Gravity, Gravitational Waves and Spacetime
February 16, 2016
By studying gravitational waves, it might become possible tot understand the early universe. After fourteen or so billion years, wouldn’t that be something? … More John Mayer, Gravity, Gravitational Waves and Spacetime
Happy Valentine’s Day! McMaster Engineering’s heart beats for you
February 13, 2016
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, McMaster Engineering’s Dr. Noseworthy shares an image of what the human heart really looks like – an MRI video of his own, beating heart. … More Happy Valentine’s Day! McMaster Engineering’s heart beats for you
Happy Lunar New Year!
February 7, 2016
Best wishes for the Lunar New Year from McMaster Engineering. I wish you happiness and prosperity. … More Happy Lunar New Year!
The global knowledge society
November 1, 2015
It is important to recognize that the value of the education that we provide is to not only enhance employability but that our graduates must urgently learn to innovate and ride the waves of imminent disruption. … More The global knowledge society
