A fourth-year student at Waterloo Engineering has won a campus-wide award for her impact on the community through extensive volunteer work.
Mariko Shimoda, who is studying mechanical engineering, was named today as one of two winners of Community Leader awards through the President’s Community Impact Awards initiative. Two local organizations were also cited for University Champion awards.
Mariko Shimoda is a mechanical engingeering student at Waterloo.
Shimoda is active with the Faculty of Engineering and the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, has led outreach programs for elementary children at THEMUSEUM in Kitchener, helps the Food Bank of Waterloo Region and takes part in the Toronto Pride Parade.
She also encourages young girls to get involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through Women in Engineering programs, developed a mental health resource kit, is active with Waterloo’s racial advocacy and equity club, and is a student ambassador for the Faculty.
The awards were created to recognize individuals or teams of community members, students, faculty or staff who embody the University’s spirit of innovation and contribute to making Waterloo Region strong and prosperous.
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