UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering students achieve success at national competition
UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) students competed at the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) 2025 held at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 16.
With their major victories at the Atlantic Engineering Competition earlier this year, the UPEI FSDE secured half of the national competition’s spots. Among the 16 qualifying teams at CEC 2025, eight teams consisting of 30 representatives from UPEI FSDE took part in the competition.
UPEI engineering students achieved notable success at the national competition with their first-ever awards in two categories. Earning first place in the communications category were Spencer Blacquiere and Maddy Cronin; and garnering third place in consulting were Emma Ledgerwood, Deanna Malone, Clara Grant, and Khiym MacEwen.
Tin Nguyen, FSDE Success Centre Coordinator, said collaboration with industry and continuous curriculum improvements equip engineering graduates with the practical experience employers seek, and UPEI remains a leading destination for aspiring engineers looking to stand out in their careers.
“Our students’ achievements at CEC 2025 highlight FSDE’s hands-on, design-focused education and the strong support system that prepares them to excel on the national stage,” said Nguyen. “The invaluable feedback students received from industry and academia at our internal qualifiers competition and ongoing supports from the Engineering Success Centre set them apart at competitions. We encourage any student interested in designing and problem-solving to come join us.”
Since its inception in 1985, the Canadian Engineering Competition has been an annual celebration of engineering excellence, bringing together Canada’s best engineering students to tackle real-world challenges. The event brings together over 200 students for a weekend of competition and networking with some of the top engineering companies in the country.
