Mae Seto, P.Eng.

Mae Seto is Associate Professor and Irving Chair in Marine Engineering and Autonomous Systems in Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Engineering. In this role, she has become an international leader in the research and development of autonomous vehicles in marine environments and is currently leading three NSERC industry projects and four related DND industry projects. She has also leveraged her experience as a woman in engineering extensively to inspire girls to become engineers. For over 30 years she has volunteered with the Girl guides of Canada and was instrumental in forming a formal partnership between the organization and Engineers Canada on the delivery of the Girl Guides Engineering Crest program. Dedicated to enriching the lives of those in her community by sharing her talents and passion for STEM, Mae also volunteers for Scouts Canada and is a very active volunteer at her sons’ school, Sacred Heart School of Halifax, and at Dalhousie University.