At a gala dinner on September 29, Engineers Canada handed out a total of six scholarships to engineers working on a broad range of projects. The annual awards are made possible through the support of Manulife and TD Insurance Meloche Monnex.
“This year’s scholarship recipients are an excellent example of how engineers improve the lives of Canadians in so many ways,” said Engineers Canada President Digvir Jayas, FEC, P.Eng. “We are proud to support them as they build on their existing engineering expertise through dedicated research, policy development, and skills advancement in order to solve the problems facing our society and to improve our lives.”
Engineers Canada-Manulife Scholarships ($12,500):
Hélène Dutrisac, P.Eng. (PEO), is pursuing a doctorate in Civil Engineering at McGill University. Her research focusing on how buildings resist earthquake ground motions is expected to permit more efficient and refined seismic design of earthquake-resistant structures.
Matthew d’Entremont, P.Eng. (Engineers Nova Scotia), is pursuing a doctorate in Electrical Biomedical Engineering at Dalhousie University, researching the use of precision ultrasound technology as a non-invasive surgical tool. His research will allow for faster surgeries, reduced recovery time and reduced patient risk.
Evelyne Monfet, ing. (OIQ), is interested in finding optimal and efficient practices to treat wastewater using microalgae. The applications of Evelyne’s research will optimize wastewater treatment while producing biogas and decrease the consumption of non-renewable fuel.
Engineers Canada–TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Scholarships ($7,500):
Robert Sevalrud, P.Eng., MBA (APEGA), is pursuing his law degree at the University of Calgary. He intends to combine his previous studies in Geoenvironmental Engineering with his current emphasis on securities to foster technological progress and positive change in the energy industry.
Katherina Tarnai-Lokhorst, FEC, P.Eng. (APEGBC), is pursuing a Doctor of Social Science degree at Royal Roads University. Her research will help increase the number of young women studying engineering and help students of both genders better understand engineering career choices.
Stephanie Whitney, MEB, P.Eng. (PEO), is pursuing a doctorate in Social and Ecological Sustainability at the University of Waterloo. Her research in energy conservation marketing and behaviour will help reduce home energy consumption through awareness.
