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Marcia Friesen, P.Eng., received her undergraduate and graduate training at the University of Manitoba, holding a doctorate in Biosystems Engineering. She is currently the Dean of the Price Faculty of Engineering. From 2018 to 2023, she was the NSERC Chair in Design Engineering and has held various leadership roles including Director of the Internationally Educated Engineering Qualifications Program and Associate Dean of Design Education. Friesen is actively involved in research and teaching, having received over $2 million in funding from local tri-council agencies. Her research focus includes engineering qualifications recognition for newcomers and the scholarship of teaching and learning in engineering education. Additionally, she has developed initiatives that foster Indigenous knowledge and perspectives to enhance design principles. Friesen is committed to advancing students' design knowledge in sustainable development and promoting engineering education reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Manitoba and Canada. Her work emphasizes the importance of addressing social inclusion and environmental sustainability in engineering practices.
Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.