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Join us as we explore the remarkable five‑decade career of Chancellor’s Professor Jim Wight, a cornerstone of Carleton University’s Department of Electronics within the Faculty of Engineering and Design and a driving force behind Ottawa’s engineering and tech landscape. Wight’s impact is felt across campus and beyond. His hands‑on teaching style and constant curiosity continue to inspire students today. From arriving in Ottawa in the early 1970s to becoming a leader in telecommunications, Wight has shaped generations of engineers through his industry‑connected approach to teaching and entrepreneurship.
Join us as we explore the remarkable five‑decade career of Chancellor’s Professor Jim Wight, a cornerstone of Carleton University’s Department of Electronics within the Faculty of Engineering and Design and a driving force behind Ottawa’s engineering and tech landscape. Wight’s impact is felt across campus and beyond. His hands‑on teaching style and constant curiosity continue to inspire students today. From arriving in Ottawa in the early 1970s to becoming a leader in telecommunications, Wight has shaped generations of engineers through his industry‑connected approach to teaching and entrepreneurship.
