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ENGINEERINGCO-OP PROGRAM

2012/2013 Year end report

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engineering Co-op program team Back row: ash Senini, Masaki Miyoshi, daria Hucal, patrick Blaeser, Jennifer Syrnyk, Betty ChoFront row: Melissa reyes, alynne Henry, Jessica payne, Jenny reilly, Wendy Lock, Sarah Ladd, Cherie tan

The Programthe Faculty of applied Science at the University of British Columbia is home to the largest engineering school and Co-op program in Western Canada with campuses in Vancouver and the okanagan.

UBC engineering Co-op students, working towards bachelor and master degrees, alternate academic and co-op work terms to meet degree requirements while earning employment experience.

Visionto continue to be recognized as the leading and largest engineering Co-op program in Western Canada by being the first choice amongst students, employers and the University community.

missionour team is dedicated to integrating engineering Co-op students’ experiential learning through relevant, technical, paid engineering Co-op work experience and engineering academic courses.

Team ValuesCustomer relations: deliver a high level of service to all stakeholders.

integrity: Work ethically and honestly.

teamwork: Be open, supportive, accountable and professional.

innovation: Continually strive for and integrate new ideas to enhance program service and delivery.

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PROGRAM OvERvIEw

dean’s Message 4program director’s Message 4program overview 5Student Salary averages 5 Global opportunities 6-7

CONTENTSENGINEERING PROGRAMs

UBC VanCoUVer 9-15Chemical and Biological 9Civil 9Computer 10electrical 11environmental 12Geological 12 Integrated 13Materials 13Mechanical 14Mining 15

UBC oKanaGan 16-17 Civil 17electrical 17Mechanical 17

MaSterS 18-20Master of engineering 18-19Master of Software Systems 20

sPONsORshIP Sponsorship program Initiatives 21

EvENts Junior reception 22 Graduation reception 22award Winners 23

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Cover photo: Martin deeprincipal design: patrick Blaesereditor: Jenny reillyassistant editors: anne Marie Corrigan, Jennifer Syrnyk

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dear engineering Co-op partners,

on behalf of UBC, UBC engineering and our engineering Co-op program, thank you for your support throughout the 2012/2013 academic year. Your active partnership—as employer, student or faculty member—is essential to the program’s success.

thanks to our industry partners, who provide our students with invaluable work experience, preparing them for their careers in engineering. our faculty benefit from students keen to apply classroom learning in practical situations; they recognize that industry connections often lead to research opportunities. our industry partners benefit not only from enthusiastic students who help meet their business objectives, but also from access to faculty and the latest engineering research.

this year we were pleased to place more than 1,600 UBC engineering students—a record number. We simply could not have this level of success without your support. thank you.

despite our recent success in securing relevant work terms and the proven excellence of our Co-op program, we are not immune to economic downturns. Consequently, we continue to look to you our industry partners and faculty members to hire our students and promote the value of our program within your professional networks.

Looking through these pages, I am floored by the technical engineering experiences our students have had—working in 26 countries worldwide. I view these opportunities as our collective investment in making a difference in the world. UBC engineering Co-op has expanded to support the initiatives that our students and society demand, such as entrepreneurship and engineers Without Borders placements. Leveraging our engineering Co-op for future economic development and international development is a truly sustainable way to effect positive change in society.

Whether you are a student gaining practical experience, an industry partner providing that practical experience, or a faculty member overseeing the two, you are helping us prepare our future engineers for their roles and responsibilities in serving society upon graduation.

thank you for your continued support of UBC engineering Co-op.

Sincerely,

dr. eric r. Hall, p.eng.dean pro tem, Faculty of applied Scienceprofessor of Civil engineering

DEAN’S MESSAGE DirECTOr’S MESSAGEdear engineering Co-op partners,

It is my pleasure to present to you the 2012/2013 engineering Co-op program Year end report. What an amazing year it has been for the program! there were 3,476 engineering co-op jobs posted for our engineering co-op students with a record high of 1,680 engineering co-op work terms secured. engineering co-op students had the opportunity to work locally, nationally and seven per cent of work terms were international and conducted in 26 countries. We welcomed 606 engineering students into the program in September 2012 and bid farewell to 280 engineering students graduating with co-op standing designation in March 2013.

We embrace change in the program and in the past year launched engCore—our robust new management information system. engCore has changed the way we do business. It has resulted in significant positive workflow changes and, of utmost importance, improved functionality options for our student, employer, faculty and staff stakeholders. In the upcoming year, we will be launching more innovative initiatives to service our industry partners who are seeking engineering co-op students and engineering graduates. We will also be releasing an engineering co-op alumnus module which will help in maintaining connection with the program.

I extend thanks and appreciation to my hardworking and dedicated colleagues within the engineering Co-op program team for their service to the program. We are grateful to work with such dedicated, motivated, engaged and technically brilliant engineering co-op students and industry representatives across all sectors who offer phenomenal engineering co-op opportunities.

I would also like to thank dean eric Hall who has been an excellent advocate for our program and welcome professor Marc parlange our incoming dean whose five-year appointment will commence September 1st, 2013. We look forward to new initiatives in the program and faculty that will transpire under his leadership.

If you have any program feedback or would like to connect with me directly I can be reached at 604-822-6598 or [email protected].

With warmest wishes,

Jenny reillydirector, UBC engineering Co-op program

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PrOGrAM OvErviEw In 2012/13 UBC engineering Co-op students participated in 1,680 work terms in 26 countries. a total of 56 per cent of students worked within the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, 16 per cent in B.C., 21 per cent within the remainder of Canada, and seven per cent internationally.

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the private sector provided 88 per cent of co-op industry opportunities including work terms in consulting, mining, software development and construction. the public sector, including municipal, provincial and federal agencies, accounted for 10 per cent while two per cent of opportunities were in non-profit.

Discipline 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year

Chemical & Biological $3,279 $3,823 $4,007

Civil $3,215 $3,450 $3,426

Computer $2,734 $3,241 $3,122

Electrical $2,893 $3,200 $3,303

Environmental $3,477 $3,185 $3,696

Geological $3,332 $3,667 $3,880

integrated $2,905 $2,850 $3,549

Mechanical $3,200 $3,230 $3,488

Materials $2,994 $2,954 $3,296

Mining $3,963 $4,342 $4,294

Masters of Software Systems n/a n/a $3,728

Master of Engineering n/a n/a $3,810

STuDENT SAlArY AvErAGES In 2012/13 engineering Co-op students employed in Canada reported an average monthly salary of $3,423, a three per cent increase over 2011/12. the adjacent table outlines the average monthly salary for UBC engineering Co-op students from both UBC Vancouver and UBC okanagan campuses who participated in domestic engineering Co-op work terms. Please note: these figures do not include academic or international salaries and do not show the variances between small and large industries.

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GlOBAl OPPOrTuNiTiES 2012/13 Total

uSA 38

Japan 20

Germany 15

Hong Kong 12

Australia 6

China 6

South Korea 4

Mongolia 2

Singapore 2

Thailand 2

Chile 1

Costa rica 1

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Kenya 1

Malawi 1

Malaysia 1

New Zealand 1

Norway 1

Saudi Arabia 1

Switzerland 1

Taiwan 1

Tanzania 1

Turkey 1

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Completing a work term abroad allows students to gain international insight while developing their technical skills. In 2012/13 our students represented UBC engineering Co-op in 26 foreign countries, compared to 13 countries in 2011/12. While 31 per cent of international work terms were in the USa, 16 per cent in Japan, 12 per cent in Germany and five per cent in australia, we also had work terms in Iceland, Kenya, Saudi arabia and tanzania. our students have worked on infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, leading technologies in the USa, and have streamlined aid projects in Kenya.

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ENGiNEEriNG PrOGrAMS

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CHeMICaL and BIoLoGICaL enGIneerInGwww.chbe.ubc.ca

option Specializations• Biological Engineering• Environmental Engineering• Process Engineering

In 2012/13, Chemical and Biological engineering Co-op students completed 113 co-op work terms, a 16.5 per cent increase over 2011/12. this year, 58 per cent of Chemical and Biological students worked in the province of British Columbia, 30 per cent in other Canadian provinces, and 12 per cent of students secured work outside of Canada. a two per cent increase in international work terms occured in this discipline. Chemical and Biological engineering Co-op students secured work in Japan, Korea and the USa.

Students continue to secure work in a variety of fields including areas of research and development, process engineering, biomedical research, and consulting. through industry analysis, in conjunction with student interest, there continues to be a focus on opportunities in process industries in Western Canada, which include mining, oil and gas, and pulp and paper.

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CIVIL enGIneerInGwww.civil.ubc.ca

option Specializations• Environmental Engineering

In 2012/13, Civil engineering Co-op students completed a total of 322 work terms; a 20 per cent increase over 2011/12. a total of 58 per cent of students were employed in the Lower Mainland, 12 per cent in other areas of British Columbia, 25 per cent within the rest of Canada, and five per cent internationally in Hong Kong, China, Chile and new Zealand.

Civil engineering students developed their skills on many notable projects including the port Mann Bridge/Highway #1 expansion and South Fraser perimeter road projects. From transportation and traffic operations to geotechnical and field testing services, students were able to gain a wide variety of experiences. Internationally, students were involved in a multitude of projects including tunnel engineering, construction, mine site management and transmission line projects. By and large, the consulting industry remained the primary industry of student employment, followed by construction, government and oil and gas.

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CoMpUter enGIneerInG www.ece.ubc.ca

option Specializations• Software Engineering

In fall 2012, a total of 51 Computer engineering Co-op students were accepted into the program, an increase of 25 per cent over the previous year, and a reflection of the positive labour trends in the software industry. In 2012/13, Computer engineering Co-op students completed a total of 150 work terms in Canada, China, Japan, Singapore and the United States, a three per cent increase over 2011/12. this year, 80 per cent of co-op work terms were in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, three per cent within other areas of British Columbia, seven per cent in other Canadian provinces and 10 per cent internationally.

Computer engineering Co-op students developed their skill set and knowledge in a myriad of innovative projects related to electric vehicles, ioS/android applications, mobile devices, Smart Grid and social media technologies with both veteran, as well as start-up companies. through industry analysis and student demand, marketing activities were focused in British Columbia in addition to the Silicon Valley region, in particular with the C100 program, a not-for-profit, member-driven organization dedicated to supporting Canadian technology entrepreneurship.

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eLeCtrICaL enGIneerInGwww.ece.ubc.ca

option Specializations• Biomedical Engineering• Electrical Energy Systems Engineering• Nanotechnology and Microsystems Engineering

In 2012/13, electrical engineering Co-op students completed 194 work terms, a four per cent decline compared to 2011/12. this year, 71 per cent of Co-op students worked locally in the Lower Mainland, 17 per cent worked across British Columbia and Canada, while 12 per cent gained experience internationally in the USa, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan and Saudi arabia.

Students gained valuable work experience in a cross section of industries including biomedical, consulting, interactive entertainment, and telecommunications. they were involved in a variety of high-level tasks and projects including electrical energy load forecasting, software feature development, medical device development and circuit modeling. through industry analysis and student demand, continued efforts will be focused on creating opportunities in the Silicon Valley and Lower Mainland region.

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GeoLoGICaL enGIneerInGwww.geoeng.ubc.ca

the environmental engineering program is a joint program between the University of British Columbia and the University of northern British Columbia. In 2012/13, a total of 38 environmental engineering Co-op work terms were secured, a six per cent increase over the previous year. Most students worked within Canada with 51 per cent working in the Lower Mainland, 39 per cent within other areas of British Columbia, five per cent throughout Canada, and five per cent working internationally in Costa rica and Kenya. nearly 50 per cent of students secured work within the consulting industry in areas such as air, soil, water, hydro-electric dams, fish habitat and environmental permitting.

option Specializations• Applied Geophysics Engineering• Environmental Engineering• Geotechnical Engineering• Minerals and Fuels Exploration Engineering In 2012/13, Geological engineering Co-op students secured 57 work terms, a placement increase of 19 per cent over the previous year. Forty-six per cent of students secured work in Western Canada, 46 per cent in alberta, Saskatchewan and the territories, and eight per cent of students worked internationally in the United States, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Geological engineering Co-op students worked in a range of industries including: geotechnical investigation, tailings management, dam construction, feasibility studies, exploration, construction materials testing, tunnelling, and drilling. overall, 78 per cent of students worked on projects in the national resource sector, which is a positive reflection of current market demand.

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InteGrated enGIneerInGwww.igen.ubc.ca

MaterIaLS enGIneerInGwww.mtrl.ubc.ca

the Integrated engineering program provides students with design and project management experience with a multi-disciplinary approach. In 2012/13 Integrated engineering Co-op students completed 47 work terms, more than double that of 2011/12 - a record high for the discipline. this year, a total of 77 per cent of co-op work terms were completed in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, 10 per cent within the remainder of Canada and 13 per cent internationally in countries such as: australia, China, Germany and norway.

Integrated engineering Co-op students worked in diverse sectors including: academic research, construction and transportation, mining, renewable energy and social media technologies.

option Specializations• Biomaterials Engineering• Manufacturing and Performance Engineering• Minerals and Metals Extraction Engineering

In 2012/13, Materials engineering Co-op students secured 59 work terms, a 59 per cent increase in work terms over 2011/12. Fifty-nine per cent of students worked within the Lower Mainland, 10 per cent in other areas of British Columbia, 21 per cent throughout the rest of Canada and 10 per cent completing international work in Japan, Korea and taiwan.

a total of 27 per cent of Materials engineering Co-op students were largely employed within mining-related industries such as mining laboratories and technology centres as well as actual mines. a total of 19 per cent were employed in the fuel cell industry and 17 per cent in the consulting industry.

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MeCHanICaL enGIneerInGwww.mech.ubc.ca

option Specializations• Biomedical Engineering• Mechatronics Engineering• Thermofluids Engineering

In 2012/13, a total of 330 Mechanical engineering Co-op work terms were secured, an increase of four per cent over 2011/12. Sixty-seven per cent of students worked within the Lower Mainland, 26 per cent worked within Canada and seven per cent of Mechanical engineering Co-op students worked internationally. Students worked on biomedical devices and consumer products in Germany, while others worked in the field of electric vehicles and bicycle components in California. demand for Mechanical engineers continues to be in the areas of academic research, mining, petroleum, and pulp and paper.

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MInInG enGIneerInGwww.mining.ubc.ca

option Specializations• Mining Engineering• Processing Engineering

In 2012/13, a record 106 work terms were secured by Mining engineering Co-op students, a 26 per cent increase over the previous year. the majority of students secured work in Canada with 53 per cent working in British Columbia, 40 per cent across Canada and seven per cent travelling internationally to Mongolia, tanzania and the USa. Students gained experience in surveying, drill and blast, short and long range planning, research and design, mineral processing, tailings management, mine construction, geotechnical engineering and ground control, and underground ventilation.

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UBC okanagan engineering Co-op students participated in a total of 165 work terms during the 2012/13 year. as a result of continued efforts, we are proud to announce that the total number of work terms secured in 2012/13 has surpassed the program’s pre-recession numbers by 28 per cent. twenty-seven per cent of total co-op work terms were completed within the interior of British Columbia, 40 per cent in other parts of British Columbia, 23 per cent in the province of alberta, and seven per cent in other parts of Canada. the remaining three per cent of work terms were completed internationally in australia, dubai, Germany and Malawi.

the largest industry sectors in 2012/13 for UBC okanagan Civil, electrical and Mechanical engineering students were in consulting, utilities, and manufacturing/research and development. Students were given the opportunity to work on a number of large construction projects including: the Windsor-essex parkway (Wep) project, a component of the new detroit river International Crossing; the new rCMp detachment in prince George; the Lower Mattagami river project, which is the largest hydroelectric power generation project in 40 years in northern ontario; and the expansion of two light rail transit (Lrt) platforms in Calgary. In addition, students had the opportunity to work on technical projects including: the design and testing of compressed natural gas fuel systems, the research and development of fuel cells and the next generation of fibre-reinforced composites for automotive applications, the district of West Kelowna’s new asset management plan, and FortisBC’s 2014/15 capital planning project.

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MASTErS PrOGrAMSMaSter oF enGIneerInG:Biomedical, Chemical & Biological, Civil, Clean energy, Computer & electrical, Geological, Materials, Mechanical and Mining

In 2012/13, a total of 77 work terms were secured by Master of engineering Co-op students. the vast majority, 64 per cent worked locally in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver, while 19 per cent worked throughout British Columbia and nine per cent worked across the rest of Canada. eight per cent ventured abroad for their co-op terms in australia, Iceland, turkey and the United States.

Master of Engineering in Biomedical EngineeringIn 2012/13, five four-month work terms were secured by three Master of engineering Biomedical engineering Co-op students. they worked on leading-edge medical devices at a hospital and private company, as well as co-published a paper at the BC Cancer agency. Co-op students with multidisciplinary engineering and science backgrounds from this graduate level academic program completed core courses in clinical and industrial practice, anatomy/physiology, biomedical engineering technology and elective courses in a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, micro-electro-mechanical systems, biophotonics, biofluids, biomaterials and business/entrepreneurship.

Master of Engineering in Civil EngineeringIn 2012/13, Master of engineering in Civil engineering Co-op students completed a total of 15 work terms in the Lower Mainland. the majority of students were employed within the structural consulting industry, focusing on foundation and bridge design, while other students completed work in construction and storm water management. Students specialized in the following areas: project and construction management, hydrotechnical, structural, transportation, geotechnical and environmental.

Master of Engineering in Computer and Electrical EngineeringIn 2012/13, a total of 13 work terms were secured by Master of engineering in electrical and Computer engineering Co-op students. Students gained valuable co-op work experience in the telecommunications, power systems and smart grid technology industries in the Lower Mainland. the program is designed to provide practicing engineers with an opportunity to strengthen and extend their knowledge obtained at the undergraduate level and to further develop design skills.

Master of Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringIn 2012/13 one Master of engineering in Mechanical engineering Co-op student participated in the program and secured a work term. He completed his work in academic research in the area of health, safety and injury prevention in relation to the automotive industry.

Master of Engineering in Mining EngineeringIn 2012/13, a total of 12 Master of engineering in Mining engineering Co-op students completed 20 work terms. these students worked in 12 different mines, in laboratories and offices throughout Canada and australia. In this program students specialize in mining geotechnics, mineral processing, mine economics, or mining sustainability and the environment. With support from the Mining department, 100 per cent of Master of engineering in Mining engineering students have secured work each term since the program’s inception.

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26% Mining/Metals Refining

3% Materials Handling8% Manufacturing/R&D

7% Government

26% Consulting

2% Construction

4% Biomedical/Biotechnology1% Academic Research

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5% Utility Company8% Telecommunications

4% Software Development

5% Pulp & Paper1% Oil & Gas

26% Mining/Metals Refining

3% Materials Handling8% Manufacturing/R&D

7% Government

26% Consulting

2% Construction

4% Biomedical/Biotechnology1% Academic Research

Master of Engineering in Clean Energy Engineering

the summer of 2012 marked the Master of engineering in Clean energy engineering’s third summer providing students advanced training that will help meet the global need for energy while reducing electricity and greenhouse gases and other emissions.

In 2012/13, a total of 14 Master of engineering in Clean energy engineering Co-op students completed 23 work terms. Sixty-five per cent of these students secured work within Metro Vancouver, 31 per cent within British Columbia and four per cent internationally. Students were employed within the consulting, municipal government, mining, utility research and in pulp and paper industry, with the majority of these positions focused on demand-side energy efficiency and conservation work.

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SUBSIdIZed 11 CLean enerGY enGIneerInG StUdent WorK terMS

In 2012, tHe BC HYdro poWer SMart Co-op SaLarY SUBSIdYWaS aWarded to SeVen eLIGIBLe Co-op eMpLoYerS. a totaL oF

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MaSter oF SoFtWare SYSteMS www.icics.ubc.ca/mss

In 2012/13, all 23 Master of Software Systems (MSS) Co-op students secured software-related Co-op work terms across Canada. they worked in telecommunications, power systems, business intelligence software and consulting industries. Last year, more than half of the MSS students completed their work terms in ontario. the remaining 10 students completed their work terms in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.

the UBC engineering Co-op program facilitates a mandatory four-month Co-op work term for the Master of Software Systems degree program, administered through UBC’s Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS). MSS Co-op students have completed an undergraduate degree in science, engineering or social sciences and bring a multidisciplinary approach and international industry experience to the work environment.

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SPONSOrSHiP PrOGrAM iNiTiATivES Become a uBC Engineering Co-op Sponsor TodayThe uBC Engineering Co-op Program markets a comprehensive sponsorship package to our industry partners annually. Each year the Engineering Co-op Program organizes several events aimed at engaging students, employers and faculty members with each other. Our sponsors play a vital role in our program by providing the necessary resources to support and facilitate organized events and activities including:

• The Junior Reception (UBC Vancouver & Okanagan)• The Graduation Reception (UBC Vancouver & Okanagan)• National Co-op Week Activities• The UBC Engineering Co-op Photo Contest

if you are interested in Program Sponsorship please contact Sarah ladd at 604-822-3660 or [email protected].

PlATiNuM SPONSOr Kiewit

GOlD SPONSOrS Barrick Devon Goldcorp SNC Lavalin Teck

SilvEr SPONSOrS Alcatel-Lucent Dow Chemical Canada Metro Vancouver Weyerhaeuser

BrONZE SPONSOrS FortisBC InterCAD Klohn Crippen Berger MCW Consultants Ltd. MMM Group

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photo credit: Mika Inokoshi

This year we thank the following employers for their sponsorship:

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ENGiNEEriNG EvENTSJ u N i O r r E C E P T i O N our Junior reception, welcomes new engineering Co-op students into the program and is hosted at the start of the winter semester. In January 2013 we formally welcomed 567 students into the program, 60 of which were from UBC okanagan.

the sixth annual Junior event was hosted for UBC Vancouver and UBC okanagan on January 16th and February 7th, 2013 respectively. these events brought industry representatives from some of British Columbia’s most prominent businesses and allowed students the opportunity to practice their networking skills and gain valuable industry connections.

G r A D u AT i O N r E C E P T i O N our Graduation reception, celebrates students who graduated with co-op standing and is hosted annually in early March. this event allows students who have successfully completed the program the opportunity to celebrate their achievement and mingle with fellow co-op students, faculty and employers.

this year we welcomed 257 Vancouver students and 22 okanagan students to the Co-op Class of 2013. at this event we presented awards for Student of the Year, Faculty of the Year and employer of the Year.

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Each year the Student, Employer and Faculty Member of the Year awards are presented to those who have made outstanding contributions to the Engineering Co-op Program. This year, the selection committee had the honour of presenting awards to this year’s winners at both the vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

STuDENT, FACulTY & EMPlOYEr OF THE YEAr AwArD wiNNErS

Student of the Year, VancouverShannon Hoekstra, Materials engineering

Shannon Hoekstra, a Materials engineering Co-op student, was chosen as the UBC Vancouver Undergraduate Student of the Year due to her high level of commitment to her academic and Co-op program. While maintaining a high academic average, Shannon was also a prominent figure in the Materials department, student and athletic communities, and the UBC Chapter of engineers Without Borders. Her co-op work term experience involved placement at UBC, Canfor and Fp Innovations. In her final work terms she worked for Mosaic while volunteering for Habitat

for Humanity. Her ability to manage multiple projects, while supporting surrounding communities makes her an outstanding student.

Student of the Year, okanagan trevor Condon, electrical engineering

trevor Condon, an electrical engineering Co-op student, was chosen as the UBC okanagan Undergraduate Student of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the program and for successfully completing all five co-op work terms both domestically and internationally. trevor completed his first two work terms with Vineyard networks in Kelowna, BC, and his final three work terms in the Intelligent robotics and Communication Laboratory at the advanced telecommunications and research Institute International (atr) in Keihanna, Japan. In

addition, trevor excelled academically, making the dean’s Honour List each year of his program. When not in the classroom, trevor spends his time in the Math and Science Centre tutoring first-year students.

employer of the Year, Vancouver Broadcom Canada

Since 1999, Broadcom Canada has provided 77 students with a total of 144 four-month work term opportunities in a variety of areas including semiconductor design and development.

Students working at Broadcom are treated as an integral part of the team. they are given meaningful work opportunities to explore other areas of the company, and are invited to join company events and activities. as many managers at Broadcom were once co-op students during their own undergraduate studies, the organization has the ability to connect with the students.

employer of the Year, okanagan teck

In 2012/13, teck resources hired 61 Co-op students, 13 were from the okanagan campus. teck has been an active participant and supporter since

1995; providing over 660 opportunities to students in our program. teck resources is a strong supporter of the UBC engineering Co-op program, and its presence amongst our student body makes teck an employer of choice with engineering Co-op students. teck has provided outstanding co-op work experiences to every level of engineering student, while offering competitive salaries and unparalleled preparation for the world after graduation.

Faculty of the Year, Vancouver dr. Goran Fernlund

dr. Fernlund is an associate professor in Materials engineering, Undergraduate academic advisor, technical director of the Composite research network at UBC and one of the founders of Convergent technologies. He is widely known for his enthusiasm and commitment toward student development and has been a long term supporter of the engineering Co-op program. Within the last 17 years, he has hired students for 25 work terms in his research department. In addition, he has offeried students 24 work term opportunities through his role at the Composite research

network. We would like to thank and acknowledge dr. Fernlund for his contributions to students’ success and his dedication to the engineering Co-op program.

Faculty of the Year, okanagandr. abbas Milani assistant professor Mechanical engineering dr. abbas Milani is an associate professor of Mechanical engineering and has been with the UBC okanagan School of engineering since 2007. during his time at UBC okanagan, dr. Milani has taught and mentored numerous students in his area of expertise, in addition to supervising several engineering co-op students over the course of four work terms. dr. Milani has been commended by his students for providing superior training and orientation, as well as excellent supervision and support that has been influential in the development of both their career and academic goals. We would

like to thank and acknowledge dr. Milani for his contributions to students’ successes and for his dedication to the engineering Co-op program.

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dr. Goran Fernlund, ravinder Bamra (teck), Shannon Hoekstra, ross pritchard (teck), Sam anderson (Broadcom), andrew Feltham (Broadcom), Jenny reilly, Sarah Ladd

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UBC enGIneerInG Co-op proGraM604.822.3022 250.807.9279www.ubcengineeringcoop.com