Award type: 
Medals
Award description: 

This award is in memory of Professor Paul Niessen, a distinguished member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering who had a long association with Cominco Ltd. This award, consisting of a medal and up to $2,000 is awarded annually to one or two students who demonstrate leadership and skill in the Materials Science and Manufacturing Laboratories of the Department. Candidates should be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering graduate program in the year preceding the award. Nominations should be submitted to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering in January of each year.

Value description: 

Medal plus up to $2,000

Level: 
Masters, Doctoral
Program:
Engineering→Mechanical & Mechatronics Eng
Citizenship: 
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Student selected automatically by Faculty/Department
Term: 
Winter
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