Western Engineering Headlines
Building the WindEEE Dome
Western Engineering News | May 16, 2012
Construction on the Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment (WindEEE)
Dome is well underway at the Western University's Advanced
Manufacturing Park. This video, filmed by Facilities Management
project manager Mike DeJager, is captured from inside and outside
the upper fan chamber of the inner dome.
[Watch video]
[See photos]
Porter presented the Western Award of Excellence
Western Engineering News | May 1, 2012
Western Engineering technical specialist Eugen Porter was among the
2012 recipients of the Western Award of Excellence. He was honoured
during a special ceremony on Feb. 16. Watch a video of the
presentation of the internal award designed to recognize the
tremendous work staff performs in support of providing an
outstanding Western experience.
[See video]
[Read Western News article]
Western grad’s Sky Eye turns aerial photography into moneymaker
Metro News | April 26, 2012
Chris Bacik didn’t set out to become a business mogul. Truth be
told, the 22-year-old Western University grad was more interested in
earning a few extra bucks than making it big when Sky Eye Media
started two years ago. Now, with a new bachelor’s degree in
engineering and an honours in business administration under his
belt, Bacik is toying with the idea of making the company his
full-time gig.
[Read more]
CPSX Spotlight: PhD candidate Raymond Francis
Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration | April 25, 2012
Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD candidate Raymond
Francis steps into the spotlight at the Centre for Planetary Science
and Exploration for a interview on his research; what inspired him
to study planetary science and study at Western; and offers advice
to students interested in pursuing the field.
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more]
[Read about his work with the Thames Valley District School Board]
Civil engineering graduate students recognized for commitment to the environment
Western Engineering News | April 4, 2012
Two graduate students from Western University’s department of Civil
and Environmental Engineering have been awarded Ross and Jean Clark
Scholarships.
[Read more]
Chislett named to Ontario’s Clean Energy Task Force
Ministry of Energy | April 12, 2012
Michelle Chislett, BESc'03, (MBA York), has been named to
Ontario’s Clean Energy Task Force, which has been established to
help broaden the province’s energy focus. Chislett is chair of the Board of Directors of the
Canadian Solar Industries Association, vice-president of Solar
Development for International Power Canada, Inc., and a member of
the Advisory Council of Western Engineering.
[Read more]
