With the support of Quanser, the Chair in Design Engineering has been created to build and promote a unique and interdisciplinary program that advances the knowledge of design principles and establishes a strong design base at Lassonde and the greater York University community. Promoting and encouraging design thinking in engineering is NSERC Design Chair Alex Czekanski’s mission at Lassonde and York University.

Industry collaboration and co-operation is central to the Chair’s goals of bringing real-world design to engineering education. A cross-disciplinary and hands-on approach will ensure that Lassonde students receive an education in design engineering that includes experience in the industry through internships, consultation and workshops. The chair will work with industry leaders including Quanser to develop specialized projects that involve work by Lassonde students.