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School of Engineering Alumni Honours and Awards

Last night the School of Engineering honoured their alumni, celebrating the success of three influential graduates. Leadership from CEPS and the SoE, along with fellow alumni, family and friends gathered in the Adams Atrium. 
 

2023 Winner: Young Alumnus of Honour
Stephen Bacchus, B.(Eng.)’15

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Alumni Highlight- Sasha Kucharczyk

Engineering alumni Sasha Kucharczyk has accomplished great things since graduating from UofG. We asked him about his experience at the University and his life post-grad. 

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Q: What was your major? Why did you choose the U of G? When did you graduate? 

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ONWiE Summit 2023

The ONWiE Summit 2023 was a jam-packed two-day event thanks to the captivating researchers and speakers. Last week on the 14th and 15th of November, attendees enjoyed a full day of sessions, and Tuesday’s events wrapping up with a gala.

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Student Feature: Mya Simpson

CEPS Diversity Scholarship 2023 winner Mya Simpson is an active member of the UofG community and spends most of her free time contributing to make our campus a safer and more inclusive space for everyone. We sat down with her to disucss what IEDI means to her in general and with respect to her field of study. 

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An unusual protein sheds light on evolution

Researchers produce and study a new class of light-sensing proteins that can help us better understand how life evolved. Proteins are indispensable molecules for sustaining life.

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CEPS Student Awards

Each year, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) celebrates the outstanding achievements of our students with an Awards Night that features a reception and an opportunity to recognize philanthropic contributions from friends of CEPS and the University of Guelph. Their generous contributions advance CEPS priorities and help provide pathways for accessible education through scholarships.

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Student feature: Kira Tarasuk

Meet Kira Tarasuk, a 5th year student at the University of Guelph, majoring in Math with an emphasis in Computer Science. Kira established herself as a champion for the Math and Stats program by becoming involved in both extracurricular and academic activities.

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Delicious and Nutritious: Dr. Singh's Groundbreaking Journey to Enhance Cherry Varieties in Canada

Cherries, with their luscious taste and brilliant red hue, have been a symbol of abundance and life in various cultures. But beyond their aesthetic appeal, they hold a hidden potential waiting to be unlocked. In the heart of Ontario's fertile Niagara region, an innovative initiative is taking shape.

Dr. Ashutosh Singh, an Associate Professor from the School of Engineering at the University of Guelph specializing in food and bioprocess, is on a mission to revolutionize the way we view and promote lesser-known varieties of cherries.

The Cherry on Top

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National Cybersecurity Consortium invests in Cybersecurity at U of G

University of Guelph's Dr. Ali Dehghantanha has been awarded $30,000 to support a project called "AI-based Cyber Threat Intel and Executive Reporting: Delivering Accurate and Actionanle Insights. The research will collaborate with Cooperators Group and Brandon University. 

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