The Engineers in Residence (EIR) program at Met School in Winnipeg is a dynamic initiative that connects classroom learning with real-world engineering practice. Designed for students who are curious about engineering pathways and problem-solving, EIR brings professional engineers directly into the school community to mentor and collaborate with learners. By building meaningful partnerships between students and practicing engineers, the program helps bridge the gap between theory and application.

Through Engineers in Residence, mentors share their professional experiences, guide student projects, and provide insight into how engineering concepts extend far beyond textbooks. Students gain exposure to the ways engineers approach challenges, think critically, and design solutions that impact communities. This direct mentorship model allows students to see how technical knowledge, creativity, and collaboration come together in professional practice.

Met School aligns with several engineering disciplines, giving students access to a broad range of fields and perspectives. Whether students are interested in mechanical systems, environmental sustainability, design, or infrastructure, the EIR program offers opportunities to explore these pathways in meaningful and relevant ways. Most recently, the program partnered with a civil engineer specializing in transportation engineering. This collaboration has been particularly valuable for students interested not only in engineering, but also in urban issues, urban design, architecture, and the way cities function. Transportation engineering provides a powerful lens for understanding how infrastructure shapes movement, access, equity, and daily life within urban environments.

Engineers in Residence supports hands-on learning and authentic problem-solving. Students are encouraged to apply mathematical and scientific concepts to real challenges, developing prototypes, analyzing systems, and thinking through design constraints. Through this process, they strengthen critical thinking skills while also learning how engineering can improve everyday life. The program emphasizes that engineering is not only about technical precision, but also about shaping communities and building systems that serve people effectively.

Students who participate in the Engineers in Residence internship are also members of the STEM Collective. This connection links them to a broader community focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities. Together, EIR and the STEM Collective foster a culture of innovation, exploration, and purpose, empowering Met School students to see themselves as future problem-solvers and community builders.