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T h T h T h hor o ug Januaryhor o u2010g h or oug A University of Saskatchewan publication of the College of Engineering Winter 2010

Dean, College of Engineering Janusz Koziński

Associate Deans Don Bergstrom, Faculty Relations Nurul Chowdhury, Student Affairs Ajay Dalai, Research and Partnerships

College Editor Anne-Marie Cey

Associate Editor Sue Martin, Dark Horse Communications

Contributors Anne-Marie Cey, writing and photography Colleen MacPherson, writing Doris Wang, writing Debra Marshall Photography Linda Carmichael, photography Kurt Touet, photography Candyce Paul, photography

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Advertising Sue Martin, Dark Horse Communications 1-306-652-5086 Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #40683196 In This issue Contact Us: Your comments, views and suggestions are welcome . Thoughtful Partnerships: A Message from the Dean ...... 1 Please forward them to: Strategic Alignments ...... 2 Editor, Thorough Magazine College of Engineering, U of S Accreditation ...... 4 57 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9 George Carter Scholarships ...... 4

Thorough, with a circulation of 10,000, is published Saskatchewan Centre of Masonry Design ...... 5 annually . An electronic version is posted on the College ...... of Engineering website www engr. usask. ca. Outreach Initiatives 6 Views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily Sustainability ...... 7 reflect the official position of the University of Saskatchewan . Happenings ...... 8 Return Undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Sci-Fi ...... 10 College of Engineering University of Saskatchewan Aquitard Symposium, CHESS Conference ...... 11 Dean’s Office, 57 Campus Drive Saskatoon SK, Canada S7N 5A9 CJ Mackenzie Gala ...... 12 Faculty Appointments ...... 14 What Our Students Did Last Term ...... 16 And the Award Goes To ...... 19 Mark Your Calendar ...... 21 T h o u g h t f u l Partnerships

D e a r F r i e n d s a n d C o l l e a g u e s,

The challenge of the new is always invigorating; it forces us endowments and trusts . This decline will be felt because we A new leadership to see and think afresh . Our new challenge is to establish count on funds from trusts and endowments towards our alliance. (L-R) Prof. Nurul Chowdhury, meaningful partnerships with other colleges on campus annual revenue . In addition, Engineering, like many other Associate Dean, and beyond, with industry, government, and international colleges, was assigned a 2 .7% permanent budget reduction . Student Affairs; institutions . It is, therefore, not a coincidence that the Prof. Don Bergstrom, leitmotif of this issue of ‘Thorough’ ispartnerships . We elected to address the budget reduction as an integral Associate Dean, and an intact unit rather than pre-assigning a series of Faculty Relations; Dean Janusz It is important that universities, all levels of governments, cuts to each academic department . We believe that the Koziński; and Prof. the private sector and community organizations collectively current challenge is an opportunity for the College to work Ajay Dalai, Associate accelerate efforts to encourage innovation, harness and together to build sound, long-term strategies for coping Dean, Research & grow brainpower, and turn research and scholarship into with financial problems regardless of their origin . We Partnerships applications that can be developed and promoted for considered our strategic priorities as guideposts for selecting societal benefit . All these sectors must engage in a concerted our options and developed a package of new measures effort to achieve a climate where research and advanced that will make the College even more innovative, quality- education are encouraged, risks and success are celebrated driven and accountable . And it is not lip service to say that and rewarded, and politics do not get in the way of we want to rank in a sustainable fashion as one of the top optimizing our capacity to succeed . engineering schools in the country . However, what is most important is not where we stand in ‘league tables’ but the In the past, we have under-leveraged our relationship and originality, substance, and innovativeness of what we do . contributions to industry, to the private sector and to community building . We now aim to develop a new way What I do want to state unequivocally is my confidence systematically looking at what the College ought to be that the College is more than capable of meeting the doing in the next decade in those areas . It will expand our challenges and, indeed, that it will do so . It is a confidence knowledge and creativity . based upon what I have already seen of the talent of my colleagues in every part of the College; of the outstanding I see a leading role for the College to play in this diversified quality of our scholarship; of the extraordinary mixture enterprise . I see us challenging our students to consider not of rich intellectual diversity, and of unique opportunities only engineering in their studies, but the broader economic to weave those diverse strands together: opportunities in and social context in which our profession operates . I which our alumni, students, and our departments play envisage us molding new leaders that possess scientific and such an important role . But it is also a confidence based technological fluency, knowledge of the great religions and on the loyalty and affection of the worldwide University cultures of the world, the ability to communicate in more of Saskatchewan Engineering family; the University of than one language, and an open mind and heart . I fancy Saskatchewan that is located not on a map but in the hearts our engineering graduates becoming modern beacons, and minds of tens of thousands . These are the bonds that well-rounded with wise judgment and authentic character; do so much to sustain the College, and help also, I hope, to people unafraid to make the right choices for the medium sustain your own sense of what is truly of enduring value and long term, even when unpopular in the short . I invite and significance . you to share this dream with me and help us make it happen . It is clear that for our extended engineering community, a It is appropriate for me to comment here on a year of new world of opportunity is awaiting . unprecedented economic uncertainty and how it affected our College . Of particular concern for us is the impact the economically volatile period has had on investment income, endowments, trusts, and pensions . The University’s conservative investment policy has protected us from the more substantial losses experienced by many other schools, Janusz A. Koziński, P. Eng. but the College still faces an approximate 23% decline in Dean

 Strategic Alignments Further Knowledge Transfer and Sharing

When it comes to international research and teaching initiatives the College of Engineering has been leading the way by developing relations with governments and establishing international collaborations with leading universities around the globe. “We are strengthening international relationships to best meet the needs of the province while advancing our joint research and teaching services. We anticipate that this knowledge sharing will contribute to Saskatchewan’s economic prosperity and are pleased to be in the forefront of this transformation.” - Dean Janusz Koziński

President Geo-Suk SUH, Chonbuk National University, South Korea, signs a partnership agreement with University of Saskatchewan Provost Brett Fairbain.

 U of S and Chonbuk National University Scholars from India Visit Sign Partnership Agreement the College of Engineering

Dignitaries from Chonbuk National University, Jeonbuk Last fall eight graduate students from India visited the South Korea, recently met with Provost Brett Fairbairn to college, advancing their education and learning from a sign a five-year partnership agreement, helping establish Canadian perspective . Students worked on various projects and facilitate the exchange of students in Electrical and in the Chemical, Agriculture and Bioresource, Civil and Computer, Biomedical, Bioprocess and Environmental Mechanical Engineering Departments . Engineering . Srilatha Kalaru, a PhD student from the Indian Institute of Geo-Suk SUH, President of Chonbuk National University Chemical Technology who worked with Dr . Ajay Dalai in said “By visiting here and meeting with faculty and staff we the Chemical Engineering Department, said “I’ve learned a are able to better understand your university . We’ve found lot to take back home . Sharing of different ideas is working that the College of Engineering has many areas of research and I’ve gotten some good results here ”. of interest to us such as nanotechnology, energy systems and biotechnology ”. Grants of $10,000 per student were provided by the Canada-India Commonwealth Graduate Student Exchange U of S Electrical and Computer Engineering Associate Program (GSEP), which encourages Canadian universities Professor Seok-Bum Ko was instrumental in developing the to expand their exchange programs . partnership with Chonbuk National University .

“We are strengthening international relationships to best meet the needs of the province while advancing our joint research and teaching services. We anticipate that this knowledge sharing will contribute to Saskatchewan’s economic prosperity and are pleased to be in the forefront of this transformation.” - Dean Janusz Koziński

U of S Delegates Visit China Biofuels Tops Agenda for Joint Clean Coal Symposium with Visiting Delegates

In April delegates from the College of Engineering visited Last fall representatives from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural China for a China-Canada Joint Symposium on Clean University (TNAU) in India toured the Chemical and Utilization of Coal in Taiyuan, Shanxi . The symposium was Agriculture and Bioresource Engineering Departments and a joint effort between the Key Laboratory of Coal Science met with faculty to discuss biofuel crops and bioenergy and Technology, the Taiyuan University of Technology, issues and technology . the Ministry of Education and Shanxi Province, and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of “Our department has expertise in the areas of agricultural Saskatchewan . production system engineering, natural resources and bioprocess engineering, and postharvest technology; “This event marks an exciting milestone for us and our therefore, we are collaborating on many projects with partners in China,” said Dean Koziński . “The symposium TNAU ”. said Professor Lope Tabil, Agricultural and speakers were all leading researchers on the topic of Bioresource Engineering Department Head . clean coal utilization and they presented very interesting processes and technologies . Our delegation also had Professor C . Ramasamy, Vice Chancellor, TNAU said many opportunities to idea-share and network at the “Coming here and learning is very important to our staff symposium and during visits to a number of the universities and students . We need to work with institutions like yours and colleges in China . I would like to particularly thank to improve our technologies . In five to ten years we will Professor Hui Wang for organizing this event ”. run out of resources if we do not opt for enhancement of our capabilities . The college has helped us in our internationalization efforts ”.

 Engineering

Accreditation Granted by Colleen MacPherson

The College of Engineering continues to be among few “The accreditation process is a long one,” he said, requiring schools in Canada that can claim its programs have received about 18 months of preparation . Most of that is in accreditation every year since the oversight process was compiling the course information, examination papers, initiated in 1965 . laboratory instruction sheets, project reports, student transcripts – absolutely any material used for the instruction The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) of students, – that is reviewed by the accreditation team . recently granted eight of the college’s nine programs three Reeves added that transcripts are reviewed “to check that more years of accreditation . This designation ensures the institution is following its own rules, and that students graduates have all the necessary academic qualifications to complete the program as advertised ”. be licensed as professional engineers, both in Canada and in many international jurisdictions . “The environmental After reviewing the team’s reports on the various programs, Malcolm Reeves engineering program was exempt from the October which Reeves described as “very clean,” the board awarded accreditation visit because it is too new to have graduated the accreditation in June . any students,” explained Malcolm Reeves, the college’s former Acting Associate Dean of Student Affairs, now on administrative leave and a CEAB member . That program will receive an accreditation visit next year .

Sustaining the Future: George Carter Scholarships

An environmental enthusiast for most of his life, alumnus George Carter recently created a scholarships program at the College of Engineering, ensuring students who share his passion are supported in their own pursuit of sustainability education for years to come .

“I decided to sponsor scholarships in the environment and sustainability areas because I have been interested in this for a very long time ”. said George . The $250,000 endowment he donated last year translated into a $5,000 scholarship for Civil Engineering graduate student Joel Hilderman . This year George contributed an additional $125,000 in support of the scholarships .

Born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan, but raised and schooled in Mozart, George Carter (BE ’62), has been a military man for 37 years . He graduated from the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Electrical Engineering and worked in communications and computers for the Canadian military . George Carter

Ever-passionate about the environment and ardently supported by his wife Wilma and son David, George has been involved for many years in the development of an environmentally friendly waste disposal system that uses extreme heat to break down polluting compounds and ensure they don’t recombine . The system is able to convert 99 .8% of a municipal solid waste stream (regular city garbage) into useable products with air emission levels substantially below regulated levels anywhere in the world .

 College Receives $1.25M Towards Masonry Design Centre

Making a positive step to ensure a solid foundation for possible by the financial investments of Gracom Masonry Below: their industry, the Saskatchewan Masonry Institute (SMI) a JV, City Masonry Contractors Ltd ., Scorpio Masonry Dean Janusz Koziński presented the College of Engineering with a $1 .25M SK Ltd ., Steinhubl’s Masonry Ltd ., Koby Masonry receives a granite cheque representing a endowment last February . This partnership between the Construction, Walchuk Masonry Ltd ., Cindercrete $1.25M endowment two organizations will help ensure continuing quality and Products Ltd ., Expocrete Concrete Products Ltd . and the from the Saskatchewan stability in masonry design education for engineers . Canada Concrete Masonry Producers Association . Masonry Institute (SMI) at the 2008 “Thanks to the support of the province and the “These funds will be the foundation for success over the Masonry Awards Gala. Presenting the cheque Saskatchewan Masonry Institute, we expect the coming decades,” said Luc Durette, SMI president . “The are SMI President Luc Saskatchewan Centre for Masonry Design to become centre will ensure that masonry is an integral part of Durette (right) and a centre of excellence in training engineers in Canada,” training engineers how to effectively and efficiently design treasurer Dominic Iula said Dean Janusz Koziński at the 2008 Masonry Awards masonry systems using all elements of masonry such as (left). Photo by Debra Marshall Photography Gala . “This project fits within our College’s grand vision brick, stone, concrete block, tile and mortar ”. of linking our past with the future . We are pleased to be partnering with SMI and the province on this very Planning for the centre has begun and will be phased in over important initiative ”. the next five years while the current engineering curriculum is being enriched with masonry design . This endowment in the name of the industry’s association, the Saskatchewan Masonry Institute (SMI), was made Photo by Debra Marshall Photography

 Passing on the Knowledge by Doris Wang

Engaging young people’s interest in math and engineering In the coming years, the outreach office expects to expand has always been the driving force behind the College of the program to include more schools and extend the length Engineering’s Office of Outreach and Transition Programs . of the stay at each location . Two new initiatives, the Northern Science Ambassadors and myWISEmentor programs are aimed to educate middle The University of Saskatchewan recently launched a years and high school students about the various careers program called myWISEmentor . Offered by the College of available in science and engineering . Engineering’s Office of Outreach & Transition Programs and Dr . Julita Vassileva, Prairie Chair for Women in Last spring, four engineering students travelled to various Science and Engineering, the program is designed to communities in northern Saskatchewan as part of the increase female presence in ‘hard sciences’ such as physics, Northern Science Ambassador Program . They spent computer science and engineering . Girls aged 11-18 a week at schools in Cumberland House, La Ronge, are paired with female industry experts, science and Pinehouse, Buffalo Narrows, Beauval, La Loche, and engineering faculty members, or graduate students, based Jans Bay, engaging students in activities such as rocket on their interests . The program provides one-on-one email launching and owl pellet dissections . mentorship to the participants, and they receive answers to questions about university courses, possible career “I’m glad I could share my enthusiasm for options or any other concerns they may have . science with them,” says Ryan Krug, an “We want to change the perception of science Electrical Engineering student. as a male-dominant field and help these Through the program, the University of Saskatchewan is girls realize exciting careers in science,” able to build relationships with schools in the north and provide the science expertise and equipment some schools - Sally Meadows, Outreach Program Administrator may not have access to . This also lends the opportunity to Approximately 30 female students across Saskatchewan will promote science and engineering as possible areas of study . be able to participate in the program, and to date a dozen “The high school kids look up to the university students matches have been made . as examples of success in science,” says Sally Meadows, For more information visit www .mywisementor com. Program Administrator . “Hopefully, this will inspire them to pursue a career in the sciences or engineering ”.

Wehkees Durocher (front) and his sister Cici of Reclaiming Our Youth Home Front School near Beauval prepare to dissect frogs, an activity they engaged in during the Northern Science Ambassador program. Photo by Candyce Paul.

 Creating the Capacity to Endure Sustainability Initiatives

Behind the doors of the College of Engineering, the work of faculty, students and staff from all disciplines has one underlying theme, sustainability. From reusing printer paper to creating building materials out of recycled bio-waste materials, the college is working towards reducing its carbon footprint.

The Saskatchewan Centre of Excellence for Footprint Design, a student group focused on promoting Transportation and Infrastructure (SCETI) entered and practicing sustainable designs and activities, allows a strategic alliance to conduct joint research on advanced members with ideas for projects to be supported financially road building techniques with the Texas Transportation and academically . Past projects include a sustainability Institute (TTI) . Research will encompass all facets of symposium, biodiesel production, a bike generator, and a transportation and infrastructure including development of canola oil car conversion . Currently, a wind turbine is under advanced road materials and systems that perform better in construction . Future projects include an energy efficient the extreme Saskatchewan climate . greenhouse and an electric vehicle .

Dean Janusz Koziński is the driver behind the SunFuel College of Engineering researchers Janusz Koziński, Research Project that aims to produce fuel from biomass Ajay Dalai, Todd Pugsley, Gordon Hill, Lope Tabil, and like straw, paper and pulp waste . An added attraction of the Satya Panigrahi were awarded $1 .7 million over three years process is that it is also effective in destroying toxic waste . to help develop technologies that will increase the industrial value of surplus cereal straw left out on the field . This is part of an $8 7-million. project of Agricultural Biorefinery Engineers without Borders held a benefit concert and Innovation Network (ABIN) . Fair Trade Fair to help raise money and awareness about the production and purchase of ethical goods . Ian de la Roche, President and CEO of FPInnovations spoke to more than 20 delegates about lignocellulose, the The Office of Outreach and Transition Programsis cornerstone of a new bio-economy . Guests attending the working with grade 10 students at Charlebois Community lecture represented a wide range of disciplines including School in Cumberland House on the Pisim Project (Pisim is the Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering Department, Cree for sun), where students are working with professional government departments and research agencies . engineers, alternative energy and building specialists and local trades people to build an environment-friendly house .

 Happenings

College of Engineering 100th Anniversary and Reunion Update

The 100th Anniversary Steering Committee has been formed and celebration plans are well underway. Your involvement is important to ensuring a successful and well-attended event. Here are a few ways for you to become involved:

Mark your calendar and plan to attend: Become a Sponsor Thursday, Sept. 20th, 2012 Golf Tournament The Steering Committee would like to offer commemorative Wine and Cheese Reception souvenirs of the 100th Anniversary and develop a comprehensive & Registration advertising campaign however this requires additional funding . If you would like to become a sponsor of the 100th Anniversary please Friday, Sept. 21st, 2012 Golf Tournament email [email protected] or call Paula at 1-306-966-2633 . Seminar and Tours Individual Class Socials Stay Informed and Spread the Word Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 2012 Tailgate Party Help the Steering Committee by sharing these plans with fellow & Football Game alumnus . Visit www.engr.usask.ca/100years/ for up-to-the- Banquet minute information on social activities, guests attending, photo Sunday, Sept. 23rd, 2012 Brunch sharing and more!

Special thanks to the volunteers and staff on the 100th Anniversary and Reunion Steering Committee: Art Bergan Honourary Co-Chair, International Road Dynamics Wayne Clifton Honourary Co-Chair, Clifton Associates Ltd . Ian Farthing College of Engineering Urgent Mel Hosain College of Engineering Volunteers Needed! Janusz Koziński College of Engineering The committee is looking for class Peter Nikiforuk College of Engineering representatives for each year and discipline to assist Greg Schoenau College of Engineering in planning the Friday night socials and to encourage Lynn Danbrook College of Engineering participation from their year . If you are interested in volunteering to be a class representative, or know Paula Wichert College of Engineering someone who might be, please email Jeanie Wills College of Engineering, [email protected] or call Graham Centre Paula at 1-306-966-2633 . Dave Humphreys AECOM Engineering Russ Lemcke H Russel Lemcke Group Andrew Loken March Consulting Mike Klein Communications, University of Saskatchewan

 Calgary Golf Committee Chair Chris Regier Retires The 20th Annual Calgary U of S Engineers’ Alumni Social and Golf Tournament once again experienced a strong turn-out, terrific weather and a fun day was had by all . Held May 22nd at the Lakeside Golf Club, the tournament attracted alumni, students, and representatives from the University of Saskatchewan including Dean Janusz Koziński from the College of Engineering and Doug Clark, Director of Development, SESS President Ian Farthing University Advancement . wins the putting contest using only one hand. Longtime Tournament Chair Chris Regier announced his retirement, and was presented with a Calgary Stampeder cap for all his hard work . He tried to burn it, then a swift collection was taken up to promptly replace it with a (much nicer) Saskatchewan Roughrider hat . A warm welcome goes out to incoming Tournament Committee Chair, Heather Isidoro .

Winning Team (Low net, high gross): Gerry Hillis, Don Olafson, Katelyn Frecon & Anne-Marie Cey Longest Putt: Katelyn Frecon Ladies Long Drive: Katelyn Frecon Tournament Chair Chris Regier receives a Calgary Ladies Closest to the Pin: Rhonda Trueman (approximately 2”) Stampeders hat and Men’s Long Drive: Glen Glass a new set of clubs as a Men’s Closest to the Pin: BJ Seaman retirement gift. Putting Contest Winner: Ian Farthing (putter in one hand, The tournament-winning team stein of beer in the other hand)

2009 Alumni Reunion More than 50 College of Engineering alumni reminisced with classmates during the 2009 alumni reunion at the University of Saskatchewan . The event paid tribute to the college class years of 1928, 1948, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964 and 1969 . Celebrations included the Chancellor’s Banquet, the President’s Luncheon, and a luncheon at the college for engineering alumni .

At the Class of ‘59 Mechanical Engineering 50 year reunion dinner the evening before, an anonymous donor pledged $1,000 per year for each year he has been out of school ($50,000) . Other alumnus then stepped forward and donated $5,000 in support of areas with the highest need in the College of Engineering .

 SCIENCE CAMPS 2 0 0 9 years 20 Years of SCI-FI Fun by Doris Wang Each year, the SCI-FI Science Camps at the University Several kids have followed in his example . Amy Zhou went of Saskatchewan welcome thousands of children . In to SCI-FI last year and is returning this summer . “We did 2009 more than 2,000 kids enrolled in the week-long cool experiments and I made a lot of friends,” she says . “I summer camps . This is just one of the accomplishments didn’t like science before but I do now ”. the organizers are celebrating during the camp’s twentieth anniversary . One of the early goals set by Peter Voldeng was to make the camps affordable by maintaining sponsor support . Peter Voldeng, with the help of a few classmates started Today, the mobile camps have expanded to 20 different SCI-FI at the College of Engineering in 1989 . Voldeng locations across Saskatchewan and have hosted more than is both surprised and proud that the camp lasted this 1,500 kids this summer . The organizers have developed new long . “I’m glad a lot of kids were excited about learning partnerships with community centres, local schools, and science and many of them went on to study engineering in other academic centres such as SIAST College . university,” he says . Looking to the future, the camp organizers hope to Current director Brahm Neufeld says he enjoys greeting maintain their current level of growth and partnerships the kids on the very first day and doing camp orientation . with the university and other funding organizations . They He attended SCI-FI when he was young and enjoyed also hope to reach children who have never participated in interacting with university students and professors . Neufeld SCI-FI camps and provide them with an opportunity to says the camp provided him with the opportunity to explore science and have fun . explore science and technology in a fun way and that’s why he returned to SCI-FI every year, whether it was as a camper or as a volunteer .

10 Above left: Specialized Symposium Interdisciplinary Professor John Cherry

Honours Professor Conference a First for U of S Above right: Professor Chary The Symposium on Aquitard Hydrogeology was in honour The U of S played host to guest speakers and delegates from Rangacharyulu of Professor John Cherry and his many contributions around the globe at the first-ever CHESS Interactions Department Head of Physics and to aquitard research . Guest speakers included experts in Conference . Organized by Physics and Engineering Physics Engineering Physics, geological and geotechnical characteristics of aquitards, Department Head Professor Chary Rangacharyulu and his speaks to the crowd while delegates travelled from across Canada to attend multi-disciplinary planning committee, the event inspired at the 2009 CHESS this highly specialized symposium . Conference supporters guests to consider the links between the various disciplines conference wine and cheese reception. and sponsors included the Canadian Geotechnical Society and explore the fundamental questions that connect them . (Hydrogeology Division), the Canadian National Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists, the College of Arts and Science, the College of Engineering, the Department of Geological Science, MDH Engineered Solutions, Mosaic, PotashCorp, Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment and the University of Saskatchewan .

11 Gala ofEngineering Excellence .His captivating lecture, Can Engineers Anything!, Do engineering students, faculty, staff,alumniguests at and the annual C.J 12 alumni . college creates greater awareness ofthe outstanding accomplishments and achievements of Wall ofDistinction In lifetime ofhis career achievements recognition Tom on the Alumni was recognized shows that there are nolimitations it’s to acertain job, more what youmake ofit. inspiring to hear how hewent from being acab driver businessman to asuccessful Engineering student Patrick “It Allen said interesting was areally presentation and opportunities, experience life real while and leadership skills define your success on how values,focused hard work and relationships defineto yourcreate ability On January 20 Anything!” Do Can “Engineers Proves Anselmi Tom members of the college community college other the of of members recognized accomplishments also recent evening gala The ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ the Year by the Saskatoon Engineering Society Professor Welford Ross for being named Educator of for Civil Engineering (CSCE) Society Engineeringsponsored and bythe AECOM Canadian Ms award for and Leadership Innovation CampsSCI-FI Science for receiving an ACTUA tractor competition accomplishments in last year’s ¼scale TractorQuarter Scale Team for their University ofSaskatchewan Dogs Sled $850,000 Industry Partnership totaling more than grant and receiving CRD an NSERC Besant and VenmarRobert Inc CES .for Professor Carey Simonson, Professor Saskatchewan (APEGS) of Professional of Engineers Achievement Award from the Association Professor Barbour for the Lee 2008Outstanding .Luanne Sirota for placing first contestin th Tom ’85)spoke Anselmi (BE to an audience ofmore than 300 This high profilehigh .This award provides students withmodels and role

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Photo by Linda Carmichael Student Support Just how vital is student support? Ask one of our 1,572 undergraduate students working in college labs, or any one of the students participating in college student groups.

Engineering Dean’s Fund It is essential that students be able to learn on up-to-date equipment . The annual support of alumni and friends to the EAT has been vital in In 1998, a gift from an anonymous donor established the Engineering making this possible . Dean’s Fund . The goal was to grow the fund to $1 million . This amount would create an endowment large enough to provide a permanent source of funding to support the College’s highest priority needs . Thanks to Student Activities Fund continued donor gifts, we are closing in on this goal . The College of Engineering has long been known for its active student body . In fact, the remarkable range of activities outside the classroom In recent years, a portion of the Dean’s Fund has been set aside each is what makes the University of Saskatchewan experience unique . The year to provide immediate support in the form of assistance to student Student Activities Fund (SAF) provides essential financial support groups and associations representing the College in pre-professional to these various student groups . It was created to ensure College of activities, conferences and design competitions . With the support of Engineering students continue to have access to a wide variety of alumni and friends, these discretionary funds are making it possible for activities – activities that hone their analytical skills, enhance their more students to get a taste of life beyond the U of S campus, as they application of classroom learning to real-life situations, broaden their test their knowledge and skills against other universities across Canada horizons and build community leadership . The Student Activities Fund and beyond . enables these groups to operate and also helps to ensure that the college experience is as rich and rewarding for tomorrow’s students as it was for Engineering Advancement Trust yesterday’s . Since its establishment in 1986, the Engineering Advancement Trust A postage paid business-reply envelope and donation form are included (EAT) has invested close to $3 million in maintaining undergraduate in this issue of Thorough . You are encouraged to please use this for your programs . Traditionally, the EAT has been used to upgrade and donation to the College of Engineering . For more information please replace equipment in undergraduate student labs . In today’s evolving contact Lynn Danbrook, Engineering Advancement Office, by engineering sector, technology is driving change at a rapid pace . phone: (306) 966-1731 or email: [email protected]

Alumnus Creates Global Safe Water Solutions

This year’s C .J . Mackenzie Gala distinguished lecturer is a world-renowned expert in irrigation engineering . Acting as a consultant to several international organizations including the United Nations, he has spent much of his time travelling and lecturing across the globe .

Dr . David Manz (BE ’72) has lead a successful career at the University of Calgary and now operates a water filtration company that designs, builds and distributes small scale BioSand filters to rural areas and third world countries . In 2001 he established the Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) . CAWST and its partners have provided water and sanitation services to more than 60 countries with more than 75,000 BioSand filters in use . In one case, filters installed in two communities in Nicaragua were able to eliminate cholera .

In 1976 Dr . Mel Hosain and Dr . Joe Chudobiak started the College of Engineering’s annual Distinguished Graduate Lecture Series in honour of alumni achievements . On its 10th anniversary, the event was renamed after Chalmers Jack (C .J .) Mackenzie, the first Dean of the College of Engineering .

This year’s C .J . Mackenzie Gala of Engineering Excellence will be held on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at TCU Place (Saskatoon) .

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Dr. David Manz Prof. Don Bergstrom Prof. Ajay Dalai

Associate Dean Associate Dean Faculty Relations Research and Partnerships

On August 1st Professor Don Bergstrom On September 1st Professor Ajay Dalai was assumed the role of Associate Dean, Faculty appointed Associate Dean, Research and Relations . Partnerships for a five-year term . In this new role he will build on the College leadership In this position he provides leadership and in research and industrial/international direction on faculty-related matters including partnerships on campus and beyond . the coordination of resources, opportunities, Ajay guides the college’s interdisciplinary professional development and mentorship . research enterprise and stimulates activities By anticipating emerging needs he plays an focused on expanding partnerships with

Fa c u l t y important role in shaping policy framework . many stakeholders . His mandate includes The appointment is for a five-year term . the development of a long-term vision for the college’s research portfolio which Along with extensive teaching experience, includes promoting industrial collaborations, Don has expertise in administration . Having leveraging associate funding, strengthening held various managerial appointments within the college’s understanding of intellectual the College of Engineering, most recently property, encouraging pro-active practices as the Department Head of Mechanical for the commercialization of research results, Engineering, he is also a professional engineer . and developing optimal measures of research He has accumulated broad administrative performance . He is also helping establish

Appointmentsskills by serving on various committees strategic partnerships to increase graduate and including the College Executive and Review postdoctoral admissions, as well as professorial Committees . He has served on the Division exchanges . of Environmental Engineering, University Council, the College of Graduate Studies Ajay is a star researcher, a superb teacher and a Executive Committee and the NSERC creative administrator . He holds a prestigious Grant Selection Committee for Mechanical Canada Research Chair in Bioenergy . His Engineering . research concerns development of gas-to- liquid technologies, biodiesel production and Don’s research interests focus on turbulence, application, hydrogen/syngas production from more specifically computational models waste materials, hydroprocessing of heavy oil, for turbulent flow . He is one of the value-added products from biomass, solid leading Canadian researchers working on acid catalysis, and generation and application computational modeling and experimental of carbon nanotubes . He is a professional investigations of turbulent flow, with special engineer and maintains memberships in the expertise relating to turbulent boundary layers . Indian Institute of Engineers, the Indian Catalysis Society, and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers .

14 Prof. Nurul Chowdhury Prof. Richard Evitts Prof. Jim Bugg

Associate Dean Acting Department Head Department Head Student Affairs Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

On January 1st this year Professor Nurul On September 1st Professor Richard Evitts On October 1st Professor Jim Bugg assumed Chowdhury was appointed Associate Dean, assumed the role of Acting Head of the the role of Head of the Department of Student Affairs for a five-year term . He is Department of Chemical Engineering . He will Mechanical Engineering for a five year term . responsible for ensuring that the College serve in this capacity until June 30th 2010 . continues to offer superior quality in Jim received his Undergraduate Degree in coordinating undergraduate and graduate Professor Evitts has a B .Sc . in Chemistry Mechanical Engineering at the U of S (1982), programs . from the University of Regina, and a B .E . Masters from the University of Ottawa (1986) and Ph .D . in Chemical Engineering from the and Ph .D . from the University of Calgary Nurul has a B E. . in Electrical Engineering University of Saskatchewan . From 1994-1996 (1991) . Professor Bugg has worked at the from Bangladesh University of Engineering Richard worked in the consulting industry . University of Saskatchewan since 1990 . Jim’s and Technology (1978) and an M .E . from He began his career at the college in 1991 current research interests include particle Concordia University (1984) . He obtained a as a sessional lecturer, receiving tenure as image velocimetry, gas-liquid two-phase flow Ph .D . from the University of Saskatchewan in Associate Professor in July, 2004 . Richard’s and wind energy . 1989 . Prior to arriving at the Department of areas of specialization include corrosion and Electrical and Computer Engineering, he taught fuel cell electrochemistry, heat and mass Jim’s contributions to field of mechanical at the Bangladesh University of Engineering transfer in granular fertilizers, and product engineering are far-reaching and extensive . and Technology for many years . Nurul’s research quality issues with granular fertilizer . Richard Some projects he has undertaken include interests are in power system analysis, and was named as Educator of the Year by the authoring or contributing to more than power system operation and control and Saskatoon Engineering Society in 2004, and 57 papers, books, abstracts and reports; recent work involves analyses and forecast of received the USSU Teaching Excellence Award supervising or co-supervising 18 postgraduate electricity markets in a deregulated structure . Nomination in 1997 . students; participating on 29 departmental, university, professional association and Over the years Professor Chowdhury has As Acting Department Head, Professor Evitts community committees; receiving research devoted thousands of hours to various will be responsible for the academic, research grants totalling in excess of $1M and committees at the college, university and and outreach activities of the Department as contributing to the education of thousands of community level . Currently Nurul is an active well as the management of its faculty, staff, students at the University of Saskatchewan . member of 11 committees and an associate facilities and equipment . member with six industry related associations . Professor Bugg is responsible for managing Professor David Dodds, Department Head faculty, staff, facilities and equipment in the of Electrical and Computer Engineering said, department as well as academic, research and “I’m pleased to see Nurul selected as our outreach activities . Don Bergstrom, Associate Associate Dean of Student Affairs . As a former Dean Faculty Relations, said, “Jim Bugg is an member of the faculty association’s negotiating exceptional academic, competent in the areas team, Nurul has shown skill in firmness, of teaching, research and administration . He fairness, and diplomacy . In addition to being is an accomplished instructor who delivers an excellent teacher, Nurul is a solid supporter challenging courses that are genuinely of the collegial process and of our department’s appreciated by his students . Overall, he brings cohesiveness ”. a high level of dedication and a quiet sense of humor to all of his endeavours ”.

15 What Our Students Did Last Term

Vehicle Anti-theft Device Receives National Interest

Little did they know their design concept would take them The team considered presenting their prototype on to the front page of the StarPhoenix and an appearance on Dragon’s Den, CBC Television’s reality show for innovative the Discovery Channel! Shea Pederson, Michael Siourounis entrepreneurs seeking investors, however previous and Jon Ness, electrical and computer engineering commitments didn’t allow them the time . “Companies are graduates, developed an anti-theft device for vehicles using showing interest,” says team-member Shea Pederson . “We cellular and GPS technology . Their 2009 Engineering hope to find a company that can take our prototype and Innovative Design Competition winning entry created a turn it into a product that can be sold ”. buzz across the country . The Engineering Innovative Design Competition Most vehicles are equipped with electronic temperature recognizes graduating engineering students who present sensors that detect when the engine is overheating and the most innovative design, process or technological stop fuel from flowing to half the cylinders . A text message development that has potential for industry applications to the anti-theft device bypasses the original temperature or as a contribution to society . This annual competition is sensor, telling the computer the engine has overheated and sponsored by the College of Engineering, the Saskatoon triggers the vehicle to gradually shut down . The device will Engineering Society and the University of Saskatchewan . also reply with GPS coordinates, allowing authorities to track stolen vehicles .

Michael Siourounis, Jon Ness and Shea Pederson display their vehicle anti-theft device.

16 Student Awarded Prize Eludes USST Doctoral Scholarship The U of S Space Design Team showed a valiant effort in the NASA 2010 Space Blake Erb, University of Saskatchewan Mechanical Elevator competition this November . After three years of being the top performer, Engineering Graduate Student, was awarded an NSERC the USST had high hopes this year . Unfortunately a series of small problems surfaced Canada Graduate Doctoral Scholarship valued at $35,000 during the week-long competition which resulted in failure to lift off on most attempts per year . Blake’s research is on a novel energy exchanger for for the $1 1M. dollar top prize . The team is already talking about design improvements reducing energy use in building ventilation systems . for next year .

Blake Erb won a $35,000 NSERC scholarship for his energy exchanger research.

Sled Dogs and Formula SAE Improve Standings

The U of S Sled Dogs ¼ Scale Tractor Team placed 12th in a field of 23 competitors at this year’s American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers ¼ Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Peoria, IL, in June . They won the best appearance award and placed fifth in the written design report, an improvement over last year in this category . The U of S team was one of only two Canadian teams participating .

The Formula SAE team improved their standings from 55th in 2008 to 36th place this year . The team finished the rigorous endurance event, something that had eluded them in the past .

17 Photo courtesy of the StarPheonix What Our Students Did Last Term

Students Association Ratified A Taste of University Life

In February the Northern Administration Students Physics 20 students from eighteen high schools across Association (NASA) celebrated their ratification . NASA the province got a taste of university life last winter when facilitates the transition from small northern town isolation they visited the college to participate in various hands-on to the urban post secondary environment, providing experiments in light and sound . students with services and support .

(L-R) Honourable Lillian Dyck with NASA President John Desjarlais at the NASA ratification.

What is ENGINEERING? Engineers Without Borders

Two hundred high school students gathered at the The Engineers Without Borders’ 2nd Annual Fair Trade Saskatoon Inn for What is ENGINEERING?, a Fair November 19th–21st, 2008 provided guests with an comprehensive overview of the engineering industry . education on the fair trade movement, tips on where to Guest speakers included representatives from the buy ethical products, samples and items for sale from local University of Saskatchewan, the University of Regina, businesses . and industry partners . On November 20th, 2008 development expert and Co-CEO of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Canada George Roter spoke to students about the fair trade model . EWB works overseas with local organizations to help promote human development through access to technology .

Pi-Throw Raises over $8,000

The Saskatoon Engineering Student’s Society (SESS) annual Pi- Throw raised more than $8,000 for Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and Saskatoon KidSport™ . Pi-Throw occurs in March during Engineering and Geoscience Week .

18 A n d t h e Award Goes To...

Left: (L-R, back) Alan Edmunds, Michael Schulte, Kyle Gomke, (L-R, front) Robyn Iverson, and James Tipman are the first-ever graduates of the Professional Communication Option (PCO) at the Graham Centre for the Study of Communication in the College of Engineering.

Right: (L-R) Mechanical First Graduates of Professional Mechanical Engineering engineering students Communication Option Students Win Top Prize Yi Liu and Devin Glennie accept Last spring five engineering students graduated from Congratulations to Devin Glennie, Yi Liu and Jon Aydt, congratulations from Dr. William (Bill) the Ron and Jane Graham Centre for the Study of fourth year Mechanical Engineering students who won Thomlinson, Special Communication’s Professional Communication Option a top poster prize in the Clinical Disease and Diagnostic Advisor to the Vice- (PCO) program . With training in written and oral Science category at the 16th Annual Life and Health President Research at communication, students develop a comprehensive skill set Sciences Research Conference last March . This is the the U of S. The team won the Diagnostic enabling them to excel in the workplace . No other college first time engineering students have participated in this Science prize at the or university in the country offers engineering students conference, primarily slated for graduate students in health 16th Annual Life the option of adding a specialization in communication to and life sciences research . Their project - Fall Impact and Health Sciences their studies . Simulator for Predicting Injury - provided the College of Research Day Conference. (Missing Kinesiology with an experimental design and mathematical from the photo is team- Founded in 2006 through a donation from Ron and model to safely predict wrist and forearm impact forces member Jon Aydt.) Jane Graham, the Graham Centre for the Study of experienced by the elderly and adolescents during falls . Communication fosters an understanding of human interaction through the study and application of rhetorical theory .

SCI-FI Science Camps Receive $51K Grant

The SCI-FI Science Camps at the College of Engineering are expanding thanks to a $51,000 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) grant to be awarded over the next two years . Kurt Touet, Director of Outreach and Transition Programs says, “We’ve been growing at about 20 per cent a year for the last five years and it’s great to get that support in our banner year . This enables us to grow with confidence, providing funds to maintain quality programming ”. The grant was part of NSERC’s PromoScience program that aims to engage young Canadians in science and engineering .

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Students Receive Environmental Engineering Grad Technology Scholarships Student Places First at Pork Seminar

Engineering students Brahm Neufeld (electrical) and Mike Environmental Engineering graduate student Lyman Ehman (chemical) each received a $5,000 scholarship from Moreno placed first in the Graduate Student Research the Saskatchewan Research Council’s Technology-in-Action Competition at the 2009 Banff Pork Seminar (BPS) . (TIA) Fund at a banquet on September 28th, 2009 . Brahm His research focuses on controlling emissions of hydrogen is the Director of the college’s SCI-FI Science Camps, and sulphide from swine barns . Initiated in 1972, BPS is an has been instrumental in helping SCI-FI grow into one of annual event attended by pork producers, researchers, the largest elementary science and technology outreach agribusiness representatives, and extension specialists from groups in the province . Mike is working to eliminate North America, Europe and Asia . barriers for people with limited mobility . For a high school science fair project, Mike and a fellow student designed a bolt-on kit enabling wheelchair users to climb a single step with minimal effort and in a very short time . The TIA fund was established by Ian and Pearl Wahn in honor of their Saskatchewan pioneer ancestors .

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Department of Physics and Engineering Physics Celebrates 100th Anniversary Cameco Spectrum 2010

Established in 1910, the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics In 1959, Spectrum, then known as The Engineering Show, was is one of the oldest on campus, forming one year after the University started as a showcase for students’ final design projects . It has of Saskatchewan opened its doors . A reunion is being planned for late since grown to become North America’s largest student run September 2010, coinciding with the first official day of classes exhibition of science and technology, welcoming 10,000 visitors (September 28th, 1910) . in 2007 . Cameco Spectrum 2010 promises to be one of the most successful Spectrums to-date . It will be held on January 14th–17th, This is an open invitation for all former students, professors, and staff to join 2010 at the College of Engineering . The student planning the celebrations and reconnect with your classmates and teachers to reminisce committee is hard at work creating an exciting exhibit for the about the department and learn how it has evolved . You are an integral part whole family . There are going to be several additions to Spectrum of the tradition of excellence established 100 years ago and are encouraged to in 2010, including a speaker series with talks on computer science share this information with your friends, family, and fellow alumni . to biology . The committee is very pleased to welcome Jay Ingram from Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet who will be delivering a Planning is underway but it’s not too late to get involved . keynote address on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 . For more information, please visit For more information please visit www.spectrum.usask.ca or http://artsandscience.usask.ca/physics/ email [email protected] . or email chary .r@sask ca.

Important Dates:

C.J. Mackenzie Gala January 14th, 2010

Cameco Spectrum 2010 January 14th-17th, 2010

Annual Scholarships & Awards Banquet Thursday March 4 th, 2010 January 27th, 2010 Celebrate Innovation Gala March 4th, 2010

National Engineering Month March 2010

Physics & Engineering Physics 100th Anniversary September 2010

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