A passion for hands-on education
May 26, 2022 - Sanjeev Bedi, founding director of the IDEAs clinic at Waterloo, honoured by Engineers Canada - By Brian Caldwell Faculty of Engineering - The founding director of a busy clinic for hands-on learning at Waterloo Engineering has been honoured as a "trailblazer" by a national engineering organization. Sanjeev Bedi , a professor of mechanical and mechatronics engineering with a deep belief in the power of experiential education, is the 2022 winner of a Medal of Distinction in Engineering Education awarded at a gala in Toronto this week by Engineers Canada. Instrumental in the creation of the IDEAs clinic and holder of the NSERC Chair in Immersive Design, he is one of six engineers and engineering students recognized for excellence and work that will have a lasting impact in Canada and the rest of the world. 'The chance to learn by doing'. "Sanjeev Bedi believes that to be a great teacher you need to give students the chance to learn by doing," Engineers Canada said in a. "You need to give them the kind of hands-on opportunities that will build confidence and expand their understanding. Bedi is a passionate educator who has inspired thousands of students throughout his career." Nominated by peers and colleagues, the organization said, the six award winners are shaping the world through engineering education, academic research, community involvement, the advancement of women in engineering and the creation of solutions to pressing challenges. The IDEAs clinic in Engineering 7 hosts two-day Design Days events for all 14 programs at Waterloo Engineering, giving 2,000 students hands-on learning experiences each year.
