Two engineering students will be honoured with the university's Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Studies Designation at fall convocation on October 20. One of three of the designations for a master's student will be awarded to Mohammad Rostami of electrical and computer engineering. Thomasz Glawdel of mechanical and mechatronics engineering will receive one of the three designations for a PhD student.
Hira Ahuja will receive an honorary doctor of engineering degree and address convocation. Ahuja has devoted his life to continuing education for engineers and underserviced immigrant populations. He became a full professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1975. In partnership with the University of Toronto, he founded the Educational Program Innovations Centre (EPIC) in 1992. It includes a program to help immigrant engineers prepare for technical licensure exams. Ahuja is a generous donor to graduate and undergraduate scholarships in engineering faculties at four Canadian universities, including Waterloo.
Monday, October 1, 2012