By Shafaq Nami While many engineering students are aware of services such as the McGill Engineering Student Centre (MESC) and the Engineering Career Centre (ECC), the Engine remains somewhat of a mystery to most. Its name gives no clue except that it is a vital gear in the Faculty of Engineering machine at McGill.…
By Stephanie Kirichu There are several published articles and journals that underline the importance of diversity in STEM. This is my take, highlighting my personal experience in light of the recent injustices that surfaced in the United States. The past few weeks have evoked a lot of emotions and pushed me to reflect on how…
By Stylianos Mavromatis 1. Always have a smile on your face and greet with a strong firm handshake. 2. Do your research before going for an internship interview. Know what the company is working on and have in mind ways that can help the company go forward. 3. Prepare for common interview questions. Not only can…
By Celia Hameury From the Borg in Star Trek to Robocop, brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) have long been featured in science fiction. However, with technology rapidly changing and improving, BMIs may soon be a reality. At least, if everything goes according to plan for Elon Musk’s latest company, Neuralink. Founded in 2017 by billionaire…
By Celia Hameury “What do you get when you cross a mentally ill loner with a society that abandons him and treats him like trash?” This simple question posed in the film Joker sums it up pretty well. Indeed, the latest film adaptation of the famous Gotham villain Joker’s backstory takes a dark turn dealing…
