in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University in 1989 and a Ph.D. As acting dean of Engineering, she led and supported many key initiatives, including supporting the mental health of students and staff as they returned to campus. Sheardown brings more than 25 years of diverse academic research, administrative and teaching experience to the position. She said people work best when they feel a sense of belonging and will work to support underrepresented equity-deserving groups to help make McMaster Engineering feel like the place to be for all students. “Great things can be accomplished when you have a common vision and you can bring people together.” “I’m thrilled to continue leading this impressive team,” Sheardown said. At the end of this comprehensive process, the selection committee unanimously selected Sheardown. The criteria for evaluating candidates was determined by a consultation process within the Faculty of Engineering that involved faculty members, students and staff. It started with the creation of a selection committee with representation from across the Faculty of Engineering. Sheardown’s appointment came at the successful end of a global search process that began in January 2022. The dean is also responsible for cultivating connections with the Engineering profession and for leading the accreditation of the Faculty’s 19 engineering programs.
The Dean of Engineering is the academic and administrative leader responsible for growing the Faculty’s national and international reach and stature. I look forward to working with both of these outstanding individuals.” They are both transformative leaders who care deeply about the success of McMaster. “They have shown that they can advance McMaster’s commitment to excellence and innovation in education, research, and community engagement. “It is exciting to welcome two forward-looking leaders who have the ability to inspire a shared vision within their Faculties,” said Susan Tighe, provost and vice-president (Academic). Maureen MacDonald has been re-appointed as dean of the Faculty of Science. It is a position she is familiar with, having spent the past year as acting dean. Heather Sheardown has been selected as dean of the Faculty of Engineering. McMaster University welcomes two visionary academic leaders to helm the Faculties of Engineering and Science.
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