Engineering Now .: Volume 2 - Edition 9 .: March 29, 2006
WEDD Finals, just the beginning for engineering students
Imagine a world where robots serenade you with authentic trumpet sounds, illegal downloads are a thing of the past, and hobbyists can build their own model airplanes – from design to fruition - right from the comforts of their own home. (more)
Awards & Accomplishments
The Ontario Global Traders Awards (OGTA) recognized Rafiq Qutub, a Western Engineering Chemical and Biochemical engineering student for the work he has done on the Ontario Emission Trading Program. (more)
Although we were all in the dark in August 2003, thanks to the massive blackout that hit Ontario and several states, the incident shined a light on Dr. Tarlochan Sidhu’s research. (more)
Dr. Michel Bartlett, Dr. M.A. Samad and Dr. E.K. Yanful have been recognized by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. (more)
Research
UTEK Corporation, an innovative technology transfer company, and Trio Industries Group, Inc. , an integrated manufacturer of finished household cabinet components that will utilize innovative surface coating finishing and manufacturing processes, has announced that Trio Industries Group Inc. has acquired Ultra Fine Coating Systems, Inc. in a stock transaction.
Ultra Fine Coating Systems, Inc. holds a license to an innovative powder coating technology developed at The University of Western Ontario which allows for the complete fluidization of ultra fine particles down to nanometer size. (more)
In a new study, three Chicago skyscrapers have been equipped with accelerometers and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers to collect data under wind loads. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame and The University of Western Ontario's Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory are comparing data with predictions derived from computer models and wind tunnel tests. (more)
Announcements
After 18 years with the Faculty of Engineering, Joan Tangen has decided to retire. Over the years, Joan has provided support to faculty, staff and students in many roles
with he Undergraduate Services Office, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and most recently Financial Services. The Faculty wishes Joan all the best with her future endeavours.
As Financial Services says goodbye to Joan, they also say hello to Jennifer Maxwell. Jennifer is joining us from the Central Purchasing Department on a secondment until the end of the summer. She will be located in SEB 14B.
Past Events
- City of London Design Competition
March 7, 2006
- CBE Capstone Design Showcase - article from the Sarnia SUN
March 9, 2006
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Western Engineering Bonanza
March 9, 2006
- March Break Open House
March 11, 2006
- WEDD Finals
March 23, 2006
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Nominations close Wednesday, March 29
Elections will be held in class Thursday, March 30
Thursday, March 30 .: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm .: SEB 3109
Thursday, March 30 .: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm .: SEB 2094
Deadline for Abstracts: Friday, March 31
Friday, March 31 .: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm .: UCC, The Wave
Friday, March 31 .: 4:00 pm .: Alumni Hall
Friday, March 31 .: The Ceeps
Deadline: Friday, March 31
Contact
.:Allison Stevenson
Spencer Engineering Building, Room 2074
Telephone: (519) 850-2917 Fax: (519) 661-3808
contactWEATeng.uwo.ca
