by Yuni Jo.
Waterloo co-op students have a reputation for standing out among their peers during their work terms. Michelle Wesolowski and Tania Casaluce are no exception. Both were recently recognized at the Fall Hatch Student Showcase, an event hosted by Hatch, an engineering consultancy that hires co-op students from several universities and colleges. Held every semester, the event gives students the chance to showcase their innovations and contributions to the organization.
Michelle, a 3B Geological Engineering student who was on her final work term, took home the event’s top prize for her work with the company’s geoscience team.
“My role offered much variability, assisting my group with many ongoing projects on the provincial, national, and international scene,” says Michelle. “For the Student Showcase, I wanted to display Hatch’s geoscience involvement with many projects. I was happy to teach others about the specialized services our group provides.”
Tania, a 3A Recreation & Leisure Studies student was recognized for leading the planning and organization of the company-wide event. That’s no small task considering the company has over 10,000 employees in over 65 different offices.
“Being the project manager for this event allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and further develop my planning skills,” she explains. “I am so glad I was able to be a part of this process and if I am ever back at Hatch, I would love the opportunity to do it again.”
In addition to showcasing their work, students also had the chance to interact with employees from all levels of the company, including senior leaders.
“This experience has allowed me to not only deepen my knowledge of the geosciences and earth structure engineering,” states Michelle. “But to also learn about many different facets of our industry.
Congratulations Michelle and Tania on your achievements!
