News

On Tuesday January 14, 2014 the Faculty of Engineering and the Transportation Group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo were pleased to host a complimentary alumni and friends networking reception, during the 2014 Transportation Research Board Annual Meetings. This event was held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel at the Stone's Throw Restaurant and Bar. We were very happy to see so many people attend. We hope to see you all again next year!

Susan Tighe contributed to an article by the Toronto Star on January 16, 2014 entitled: Pothole-free roads? Yes, it's possible with better asphalt, says Queen's University professor. Toronto Star Article (PDF)

Issue 10 - Winter 2014 Newsletter (PDF)

Aleli Osorio (PhD Candidate), working towards her dual degree at the University of Waterloo and Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC), was featured in the research highlight section of the December 2013 edition of the Infrastructure Systems Committee (ISC) e-Newsletter.

ISC e-Newsletter (PDF)

Susan Tighe was featured in an article in the Daily Commercial News on December 20, 2013 for her presentation to the Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association at the OHMPA's Fall Seminar. The article was on the performance and potential of recycled asphalt pavements (RAP) in asphalt construction. Daily Commercial News Article (PDF)

Susan Tighe received the inaugural Bleeds Black Award on December 11, 2013 at the 2013 Fall Asphalt Seminar hosted by the Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association. This award is presented to highlight the passion and commitment of individuals. Susan Tighe received this award for her commitment to training and education of students and to the industry

Susan Tighe was interviewed December 10, 2013 on CBC Radio Ontario Mornings about the grooves in pavements

Susan Tighe was interviewed November 12 on CBC Windsor Radio about the grooves on part of Highway 3 in Essex.

Issue 9 - October 2013 Newsletter (PDF)

On Tuesday October 29, 2013 CPATT hosted a group of grade 5/6 students from Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School. Many of the CPATT graduate students participated in this event by showing the students some of the projects underway in CPATT. The students were able to have a hands on experience in both the structures laboratory and the pavement laboratory at the Civil and Environmental Department at the University of Waterloo. Susan Tighe then gave a short presentation on some of the activities CPATT is involved in. Some pictures from the event are below.