Saied Yousefi's (MASc '04, Civil Engineering; PhD '09, Systems Design Eng) paper has been selected as the best peer-reviewed paper 2011 by ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers).
In July 2010, Ravin Shah (BMath '02) and Tishan Mills (BMath '02, MASc '04) launched TabbleDabble, which specializes in providing innovative tablet solutions for business. TabbleDabble's flagship product, QuickTapSurvey, enables businesses to conduct face-to-face surveys on the iPad.
Derek Satnik's (BASc '02, Electrical Engineering) Kitchener home is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum-level building in Waterloo Region.
Toronto CFA Society announces new board of directors members, including Ellen Lee (BA '99, Chartered Accountancy Studies, HCO; MACC '99, Accounting).
Delcan is pleased to announce that Stephanie Rice (BES '87, Geography), a Registered Professional Planner, has been recognized by the Toronto Transit Commission for Outstanding Performance (PDF).
Adriana Resources Inc. announces the appointment of Daniel Im (BA '01, Chartered Accountancy St, HCO; MACC '01, Accounting) to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
Mike Huemiller (BA '06, Fine Arts), Sarah Huemiller (BA '07, Fine Arts) and Tommy Mayberry (BA '10, English Literature and Fine Arts) will take part in the art exhibition "Naturalizing Mythologies" which runs July 5-15 at University of Waterloo's ECH Front Gallery.
Clearpath Robotics, founded by Matt Rendall (BASc '08, Mechatronics Engineering; MBET '09), Ryan Gariepy (BASc '09, Mechatronics Engineering), Patrick Martinson (BASc '09, Mechatronics Engineering), and Bryan Webb (BASc '09, Mechatronics Engineering), celebrated its second anniversary and some recent breakthroughs.
The AZ Award for excellence in international architecture and design in the school work category went to Alex Josephson (BAS '07, Architectural Studies; MARCH '10, Architecture) for his "temporary mosque."
Heather Muir (BA '10, Drama) attended a reception in honour of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, hosted by Governor General David Johnston at Rideau Hall. Muir, an active volunteer for Canadian Blood Services and many other causes, was among 120 Canadian youth selected to attend the event, which celebrated "the exceptional service of Canadian youth towards a smart and caring nation."