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Student Q&A: Rithik Choudhary

Rithik Choudhary is a 5th year Bachelor of Computing major and Co-founder of GryphHacks. We discussed his experience so far at the University of Guelph and his future career in software engineering.

Q: Discuss your first lecture on campus and how that went

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Decoding the Eternity Puzzle: A Journey with Dr. Garvie

Embarking on a journey through the captivating realm of puzzles, Dr. Marcus Garvie transforms the enigmatic Eternity Puzzle into a thrilling adventure of mathematical ingenuity. Leveraging the power of integer linear programming (ILP), a field deeply intertwined with computational geometry, he not only tackles this challenging puzzle but also illuminates a path for solving similar perplexities.

Dr. Richard Zytner recognized by the PEO

The Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) has awarded Dr. Zytner with the 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards for 30 years of service. The award pays tribute to volunteers for continuous years of commitment and dedication to the PEO. 

Congratulations to Dr. Zytner for recognition of his dedicated service to the Engineering profession.

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School of Computer Science Honours and Awards

On Dec 7th, the School of Computer Science (SoCS) honoured their alumni, celebrating the success of three influential graduates. Leadership from CEPS and SoCS, along with fellow alumni, family and friends gathered in the Reynolds Building on campus. 

 

2023 Winner Young Alumnus of Honour

Nic Durish, B.Comp. ’16, M.Sc. ‘20

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Student Feature: Abby MacMillan

Abby MacMillan is a 3rd year Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry major from Ottawa, ON. When it comes to getting involved on campus, Abby is a peer helper with the Experiential Learning Hub, where she help students with their resumes and cover letters, as well as interview prep. She also volunteers in the Chemistry Department and with Dr. Kate Stuttaford for events, preview days, and other lab related tasks.

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U of G and TRIUMF Forge New Partnership to Advance Nuclear Physics Research

The University of Guelph and TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, proudly announce a new collaboration aimed at catalyzing advancements in the field of Nuclear Physics. This collaborative initiative underscores a shared commitment to nuclear physics research, culminating in the joint faculty appointment of Dr. Carl Svensson as a Research Chair in Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy and Rare Isotope Physics for a six-year term.

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Portable Planetarium Launch

Royal City Science and the Department of Physics at U of G have become the proud new owners of a portable planetarium with the help of a grant from the Canadian Space Agency and a donation from an emeritus professor in Physics.

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