Western Engineering Class of 2016

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Engineering Students - Message from Undergraduate Services:
As a result of the construction notice below, please allow extra time to get to your examinations!

As per Senate Policy, students who arrive more than 30 minutes past the start of the exam will not be allowed to write that exam.
If you do arrive more than 30 minutes late you must immediately come to the Undergraduate Services Office, SEB 2097, to report the circumstance and fill out a special request for accommodation. Please note these requests are not guaranteed and must be approved by the Associate Dean (Academic).

Note: Western University has been advised that construction will cause Wharncliffe Road to be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic from Oxford one block north to Saunby from December 9-13. Buses normally on this route will be rerouted to leave Wharncliffe at Oxford and resume on Wharncliffe at Sarnia Road (see http://www.ltconline.ca/ for more information). If your normal commute (on foot, by bike, car, or bus) involves this stretch of Wharncliffe Road, please expect that it will take longer than usual to get to campus.

Attention: Second Year Students

Dr. Mike Bartlett is pleased to invite you to an Information Session about the new Leadership and Innovation Certificate with special guest Mike Andrade, Executive Vice-President (Diversified Markets) with Celestica who will speak briefly about the culture of innovation and leadership at Celestica.

The event will be held on Thursday Nov 28th from 4:30-5:00 pm in SEB 2099. RSVP: Zainab Husaini [email protected].

Where will you go? Western has exchange partnerships with 85 institutions in 23 countries. Learn more the Exchange Fair today, UCC Atrium 10 am-3:30 pm: http://bit.ly/1aneSNF

International Exchange Fair - - Western University Date: November 13, 2013Time: 10 am -3:30 pmLocation: UCC Atrium At the International Exchange Fair, prospective students are able to learn more about our different exchange partners, application processes, scholarships, and other relevant information about the International Exchange Program. The Fa...

Last chance to win $46,000 with the 2013 James Dyson Award
Western students: Submit your invention ideas by August 1!

The 2013 James Dyson Award is seeking your invention ideas for one week longer! Sir James Dyson is challenging young designers in Canada and around the world to ‘design something that solves a problem’.

The entry is simple – just share a brief description of your idea, what problems it solves, and how you designed it – along with any images, animations, or videos.

You could receive global recognition and seed money. The international grand prize is $46,000*, with an additional $15,000* for the winner’s institution.

Canadian university and college-level students – and recent grads – are encouraged to submit their ideas at jamesdysonawards.org. Individuals or groups up to 4 students can apply.

James Dyson, inventor:
“Young design engineers have the ability to develop tangible technologies, which can change lives. The award rewards those who have the persistence and tenacity to develop their ideas – it is an exciting but challenging process. Often the simplest ideas have the biggest impact.”

How to enter:
Entrants can submit their prototypes (videos, images, sketches) to the website, jamesdysonawards.org, along with stories explaining their inspiration and design process.

Who can enter?
The award is open to any university and college-level student in product design, industrial design or engineering,(or graduate within four years of graduation) who is studying or studied in Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, UK and USA.

Tips for inventors:
• Make sure your project demonstrates a practical purpose. Does your project solve a problem?
• What are the engineering principles behind your invention? Are they applied in other technologies? If so, provide some examples.
• What stage are your ideas at to commercialisation? Is your project still in the conceptual stage?
• Have you designed your project with sustainability in mind?

What are the prizes?
• International Winner:
o $46,000* for the student/team.
o $15,000* for the student’s university or college department.
• Two International Runners-up:
o $15,000* each.
• National Winners (in each country):
o $3,000* each

Key dates for 2013:
• August 1 – Entries close
• September 12 – Announcement of the national finalists
• October 10 – Announcement of the Dyson Engineers Shortlist
• November 7 – Announcement of the International Winner

JDA in Canada:
Canadian engineering and design students have made the JDA’s Top 20 Finalist List in three of the past four years.
Koriolis Centrifuge
Kevin Kung, Melvin Salinas, Brandy Baker, and Daisy A. Chang
Finalist for 2012

A centrifuge that runs on power generated by a hand drill, providing a great, cheap alternative to $1,000 electrical powered centrigfuges that are impractical in developing areas, or bulky bike-powered versions that are not portable and flexible enough to be truly effective.
AMO Arm
Michal Prywata, Ryerson University
Finalist for 2011

A prosthetic limb developed to overcome the invasive muscle re-innervation surgery required for amput ees. AMO Arm can be strapped on and is controlled by brain signals, avoiding major surgery and long rehabilitations. See more in this video.
For more information:
RJ Taylor
Communications – Canada
416-323-4001
[email protected]

James Dyson Foundation Facebook and Twitter.
*All prize funds are issued in British Pounds and the values provided herein are approximate conversions to CAD.

The first year engineering students displaying their projects "Reducing Barriers to Accessibility"

Monday, March 25
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. AND 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Considering a career in Software Engineering? Join the Google Hangout to participate in an on-line information session about Software Engineering conducted by Dr. Samarabandu. More information is available at the SE@Western Sakai project site.

If you're a female student interested in Software Engineering, join the Western Female Coders club to meet female students in upper year Software Engineering and Computer Science and to learn about opportunities in the technology industry! To join the group, fill out the following brief form http://www.facebook.com/l/oAQEwaHtxAQG6bG29E-pHTMqLjMsOqbA2bJoG4Za-uMwkOA/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1mODeA7Yzq8Rrdy6No6oKH3ZFk10J7_UsmgLTtGyFcmE%2Fviewform

Western Girls/Women in Computer Science/Software Engineering
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http://www.facebook.com/l/oAQEwaHtxAQG6bG29E-pHTMqLjMsOqbA2bJoG4Za-uMwkOA/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.

Lots of great new changes have been made to the Integrated Engineering program - if you're interested in more information, join us in CMLP 60B today from 12:30 to 1:30 - pizza will be served!!