ISEAD exists to help make the McGill Faculty of Engineering a pre-eminent location to train engineers, architects and urban planners in sustainable technology and design. Activities are undertaken throughout the year in areas of interest to students, academics, industry professionals, government representatives and the general public. The Institute’s role in enhancing teaching is carried out through activities such as:
- Revising the Faculty of Engineering curriculum (in collaboration with the existing academic units) to explicitly incorporate sustainability, including planning and introduction of new B.Eng. programs, minor programs and Master’s programs;
- Encouraging undergraduate design and research projects;
- Providing seed funding for faculty-led education and research projects, for which all members of the ISEAD will be eligible;
- Promoting master’s and doctoral fellowships for students supervised by ISEAD members;
- Encouraging pro-active business development to seek new funding opportunities.
