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Waterloo Engineering researchers have done something that was previously believed to be impossible – roll a sphere down a totally vertical surface.

The slow rolling motion was unexpectedly recorded by high-speed cameras after months of trial, error and theoretical calculations by two collaborating research teams.

A national engineering society has recognized a Waterloo Engineering professor for his outstanding contributions to civil engineering research, innovation and leadership.

Dr. Hassan Baaj, a civil engineering professor and associate dean of research and external partnerships, was named a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) at the organization’s 2025 annual conference gala in Winnipeg, held May 28 to 30.

An alumnus of Waterloo Engineering has been recognized by an industry publication as one of the 100 leading women in the North American automotive industry.

Erin Buchanan (BASc ’98, chemical engineering), general manager of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, made the Automotive News list for 2025 alongside CEOs, engineers, founders, marketers and financiers described as “visionaries, problem-solvers and catalysts for change.”