Year End Report 2009/2010

engineering co-op program 2009/2010 year end report

CONTENTS Faculty of Applied Science Dean’s Message

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Program Director’s Message

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Program Overview

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Chemical and Biological Engineering

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Civil Engineering

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Computer Engineering

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Electrical Engineering

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Geological Engineering

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Integrated Engineering

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Master of Engineering

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Materials Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

Mining Engineering

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Master of Software Systems

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UBC Okanagan

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Events 20 Award Winners

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Sponsorship Program Initiatives

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DEAN’S MESSAGE

Dear Engineering Co-op Partners, Thank you for supporting Engineering Co-op throughout the 2009/2010 academic year. Whether you are an employer, student or faculty member, we value your participation in the program. Your partnership is vital to the program’s success.

As we mark the 30th anniversary of co-operative education at UBC, we celebrate the growth of Engineering Co-op. The program provides our students with invaluable work experience, our industry partners with enthusiastic students to help meet business objectives, and our faculty with students who understand and appreciate the practical applications of classroom learning. And ultimately, society benefits from engineers with experience.

During the history of Engineering Co-op at UBC, we have been able to serve a growing number of students from an increasingly broad range of engineering disciplines. In 1994/1995 work term placement numbers were 240 for Chemical and Biological, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering compared to 1,302 work terms secured in 2009/2010 for ten undergraduate disciplines and two graduate programs.

Despite the proven quality and growth of our Engineering Co-op program, we have been adversely affected by the recent economic downturn. However we are optimistic that the economy is improving and that we will soon be on a trajectory to once again serve an increasing number of students and industry partners.

Again, thank you for the value you add to UBC’s Engineering Co-op program. Whether you are a student gaining practical experience, an industry partner providing that experience, or a faculty member working with both, you are helping us collectively make a difference in our world.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tyseer Aboulnasr, O.ONT., FCAE, FEIC, P.Eng. Dean, Faculty of Applied Science Professor, Electrical Engineering

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Program Director’s Message

Dear Co-op Supporters, It is my great pleasure to present the 2009/2010 UBC Engineering Co-operative Education Program Year End Report.

UBC Engineering Co-op students have established a record of making a tangible difference in research, analysis and the application of solutions to real-world problems. They have done this while learning about innovative and best practices in all facets of Engineering.

This report highlights the program’s successes this past year successes achieved despite a challenging global fiscal climate.

The Co-op program secured 1,302 four-month Co-op work term placements; a 17 per cent decrease compared to the previous year. Seventy-nine per cent of our students worked within British Columbia and 13 per cent within Canada. A total of eight per cent of Co-op students from different Engineering disciplines gained international experience in over 20 different locations around the world including Africa as well as Central and South America.

In January, we officially welcomed 360 highly motivated secondyear students into our program and said farewell to our 240 Vancouver and Okanagan Co-op students who graduated with Co-op standing. Graduation receptions were held for both campuses. This year was very special as we celebrated our first graduating class in the Okanagan campus. The 2010 graduating classes participated in over 965 Co-op work terms totaling over 3,945 months of relevant, technical, industry work experience and collectively earned over $11.4 million dollars in salaries during their time in the Engineering Co-op program!

years and has positively impacted thousands of students in their Engineering career development. We look forward to many new opportunities and initiatives in the upcoming year: • an improved market in 2010/2011 for increased Engineering Co-op student opportunities domestically and internationally • a new home for our program from the Engineering Annex to renovated space in the UBC Pulp and Paper Centre • new website and marketing materials • commencement of our new Master of Engineering Clean Energy Co-op program - the first of its kind in Canada and one of only a handful worldwide We look forward to a brighter year ahead and extend our thanks to you for your continued support of the UBC Engineering Co-op program. If you have any feedback, suggestions or questions on the program, please contact me directly at 604-822-6598 or jenny.reilly@ubc.ca.

Sincerely,

Jenny Reilly Director, UBC Engineering Co-op Program

Forging ahead, we celebrate UBC Co-op’s 30th Anniversary in 2010. Our program has grown in leaps and bounds over the

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Program Overview UBC Engineering Co-op students participated in a total of 1,302 four-month work terms in paid, relevant and technical Engineering positions.

Compared to the previous year, we experienced a 17 per cent decrease as a result of global economic challenges.

Over two-thirds or 67 per cent of Co-op students

Work Term Statistics 1994 to 2010

were located in the Lower Mainland of BC, 12 per cent within BC and 13 per cent within Canadian provinces and territories. The remaining eight per cent of Co-op students worked internationally.

In 2009/2010, 76 per cent of Co-op students worked in the private sector - the largest Co-op employment provider. The public sector accounted for 21 per cent while three per cent of opportunities were in non-profit.

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Industry Distribution Provincial Government 2% Provincial Agency 8%

2% Federal Agency 4% Federal Government 5% Municipal Government 3% Non Profit Organization

76% Private Business

Engineering Co-op students applied their hands-on, technical Engineering experience and contributed to local and global projects: • Vancouver 2010 Olympics • Port Mann Highway 1 Project • Sustainable Building Designs • Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion (LEED® Platinum) • Expanding 3G networks

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International Focus Once again, students from all Engineering disciplines had the opportunity to explore international work terms. They enriched their professional skills while working in Engineeringrelated Co-op work terms away from Canada. In

2009/2010 a total of eight per cent or 106 Coop work terms were secured in over 20 different locations around the world; our most diverse to date!

A majority of students were placed in Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and the United States, while other students ventured off to Africa and Central and South America.

Student Salary Averages In 2009/2010 UBC Engineering Co-op students employed in Canada reported an average monthly salary of $2,944. Co-op students jointly earned over $14 million dollars in salaries.

The following summary shows average domestic salary data for Co-op work terms from all Engineering disciplines.

Monthly Salary Averages 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year

Discipline Chemical & Biological

$2,423

$2,865

$3,681

Civil

$2,893

$3,044

$3,296

Computer

$2,570

$2,855

$2,909

Electrical

$2,735

$2,942

$2,962

Environmental

$2,552

$2,814

$2,899

Geological

$2,727

$3,121

$3,271

Integrated

$2,284

$2,777

$3,161

Mechanical

$2,610

$2,764

$3,166

Materials

$1,723

$2,638

$2,908

Mining

$3,458

$3,749

$3,864

Masters of Software Systems

N/A

N/A

$3,489

Masters of Engineering

N/A

N/A

$3,062

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Chemical and Biological Engineering

Eighty-nine per cent of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Co-op students secured work terms within Canada; with the majority of those staying in the Lower Mainland of BC and rest of British Columbia. Eleven per cent worked abroad in countries such as Japan, Korea, Peru, Taiwan and the United States of America.

The Environmental Engineering Co-op Program is a unique initiative run jointly between UBC and The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).

In 2009/2010, 14 Environmental Engineering Co-op students secured work terms in British Columbia and Alberta.

Co-op students gained valuable experience with the municipal and federal government, in engineering consulting and academic research.

Bright Lights!

industry distribution 7% Government Pulp & Paper 6%

18% Academic Research

Oil & Gas 21% 9% Other

Manufacturing/R&D - Various 20%

19% Consulting - Various

historial work terms 150

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

Chemical and Biological Engineering Co-op students continued to work in diverse fields in either Chemical and Biological, Process or Environmental Engineering. This year 100 students secured work terms in different environments including oil and gas, academic research, consulting and fuel cell industries. Once again the oil and gas sector provided the most opportunities for students, hiring over 22 per cent of the students. Nineteen per cent also had the opportunity to work with the award-winning faculty in Chemical and Biological Engineering, including research at the Michael Smith Laboratories.

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UBC student iGEM team wins gold for building ‘traffic light’ inside cell

A team of UBC undergraduates won a gold medal for their biosensor technology at the International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) competition held at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in November 2009. This was the first time a team from UBC has participated in the contest that draws more than 100 teams internationally.

The wining project focused on building an “E.coli Traffic light”, a system that detects multiple levels of an input substrate and will light up when it detects E.Coli. Heather Kempthorne, a third-year Chemical and Biological Engineering Co-op student, was involved with the team in every aspect of the project including project planning, proposing experiments, performing experiments and analyzing and validating results.

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civil Engineering

Throughout British Columbia, consulting companies provided 102 four-month work term opportunities. Federal, provincial and municipal offices provided 61 Co-op work terms within various departments such as structural, fisheries and oceans, traffic, utilities and waste management. The construction industry in British Columbia provided 39 Co-op work terms for students.

Seventy per cent of Civil Co-op students worked within the Lower Mainland of BC; 12 per cent worked within British Columbia and across Canada. Eight per cent of Civil work terms were spent international in Hong Kong, China, Australia, New Zealand, France and United States of America.

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industry distribution Utility Company 6%

6% Other

Materials Testing 10%

15% Construction

Government 23% 40% Consulting - Various

historial work terms 300 270

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

The Civil Engineering Co-op program continued on a strong path with 263 work terms during 2009/2010. This reflected a slight decrease of only three per cent compared to the previous year. Co-op students were involved with local projects such as the Port Mann Highway 1 Project. They were also highly successful in the preparation and implementation of effective transportation solutions for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics - something we were all thankful for during the Games! Civil Co-op students also contributed to international projects ranging from the construction of new transportation and infrastructure systems in France and the United States of America, construction of a new drainage tunnel in Hong Kong, geotechnical work relating to mining in Australia to consulting work in China, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

240 210 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 94/95 95/96 96/97 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10

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Computer Engineering

A total of 1,369 jobs were posted, a decrease of 32 per cent, as compared to 2,013 the previous year. Computer Engineering Co-op students gained experience, developed industry knowledge and practical skills in various industries including the video-gaming, software, telecommunications and biomedical fields.

Eighty-five percent of Co-op work terms were in the Lower Mainland of BC while nine per cent worked in Ontario, Canada. Six per cent worked abroad in Hong Kong, Japan, Scotland and the United States of America.

industry distribution 13% Academic Research

Telecommunications 12%

5% Other

9% Consulting - Various Software Development 35% 4% Government

22% Manufacturing/R&D - Various

historial work terms * 150 135

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

In 2009/2010, 96 Computer Engineering Co-op students secured work terms in a cross-section of sectors ranging from the private sector to government on the municipal, provincial and federal level. One hundred per cent placement was achieved for the Fall 2009 and Winter 2010 work terms despite the economic challenges.

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Utility Company 11%

* Prior to 2000/2001, the Electrical and Computer Engineering programs were combined.

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12% Academic Research

Telecommunications 7% 13% Consulting - Various

3% Other 4% Government

31% Manufacturing/R&D - Various

historial work terms * 350 315

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

The majority of students, 80 per cent, worked in the Lower Mainland of BC while others relocated for their Co-op work terms. One per cent worked within British Columbia, 11 per cent worked across the rest of Canada and another eight per cent traveled internationally to China, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, Ireland, Africa and the United States of America.

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industry distribution

Software Development 19%

A wide variety of industries sought after Electrical Engineering Co-op students, including computers and electronics, research and development, telecommunication, alternative energy, biomedical devices and electrical consulting.

The number of job postings decreased significantly by 35 per cent, from 2,130 to 1,385 compared to the previous year.

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ACADEMIC YEAR

Electrical Engineering The Electrical Engineering Co-op program experienced a 21 per cent decrease in work terms from 262 to 208 work terms compared to the previous year. The Fall 2009 and Winter 2010 work terms fared well and 88 per cent and 100 per cent of work terms were achieved.

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Geological Engineering

The majority of Co-op students worked in geotechnical, environmental consulting, utilities and mining industries. Forty-four per cent worked in the Lower Mainland of BC while the majority of students, 48 per cent, worked within different regions in British Columbia. The remaining eight per cent gained international experience in Australia and the United Arab Emirates.

industry distribution Charitable Organization 4% Utility Company 16%

4% Academic Research 4% Construction

12% Consulting

4% Government

Mining/Metals Refining 24%

32% Materials Testing

historial work terms 50 45

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

The Geological Engineering Co-op program was deeply affected by the economic downturn in 2009/2010. Work term numbers mirrored 2004/2005 with 25 work terms secured this year.

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Integrated Engineering

Integrated Engineering Co-op students successfully secured a total of 33 work terms in 2009/2010, an increase of 33 per cent compared to the previous year. Co-op students gained knowledge and applied their skills in alternative energy, construction, sustainable building design and stemcell research. Fiftytwo per cent of Co-op students were employed in the Lower Mainland of BC, six per cent within British Columbia and 15 per cent within Canada.

Students also worked abroad in Germany, Hong Kong and Japan.

industry distribution Utility Company 3% Mining/Metals Refining 3%

12% Academic Research

6% Charitable Organization Manufacturing/R&D - Various 21% 12% Construction

Government15% 28% Consulting - Various

historial work terms 40

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

Integrated Engineering is an innovative multidisciplinary Engineering program with a strong technical foundation. Students take courses in core subjects and elective courses in at least two of the traditional Engineering disciplines offered at UBC. This broad-based academic program offers courses in Civil, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical and Electrical Engineering.

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Integrated Engineering Co-op Students Triumphant at Western Engineering Competition

UBC Engineering student teams, including several Integrated Engineering Co-op students, placed within the top-three of five categories at the 25th annual Western Engineering Competition (WEC) at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. WEC connects approximately 250 engineering students

from Western Canada to develop problem solving, teamwork and communication skills through peer competition. Integrated Engineering Co-op students were ranked in the top three for the Impromptu Debate and Consulting Engineering categories.

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Master of Engineering In 2009/2010 Master of Engineering Co-op students secured 22 four-month Co-op work terms, an increase from 18 compared to 2008/2009. Their work terms were in academic research, consulting, research and development, oil and gas as well as pulp and paper industries.

industry distribution Pulp & Paper 9%

9% Academic Research

Oil & Gas 9% 18% Consulting - Various

Manufacturing/R&D - Various 32%

Ninety-one per cent of the Master of Engineering Co-op students worked in the Lower Mainland of BC, while nine per cent were located within Alberta.

23% Government

historial work terms

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Materials Engineering

Academic research was the largest industry in which students found employment, followed by fuel cell technology, mining/mineral processing, materials testing, and steel production.

The vast majority of positions were in the Lower Mainland of BC with 70 per cent of students working locally. Eighteen per cent were split evenly between British Columbia (outside of the Lower Mainland) and the rest of Canada while 11 per cent secured international work terms in Germany and the United States of America.

industry distribution Mining/Metals Refining 12%

Materials Testing 9% 34% Academic Research

Manufacturing/R&D - Various 23%

13% Other Consulting - Various 9%

historial work terms 100

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

Forty-four Materials Engineering Co-op students secured work in 2009/2010. Summer 2009 was a difficult period; however, the Fall 2009 term showed encouraging signs of recovery as 100 per cent of available students secured work terms.

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Mechanical Engineering

The majority of Mechanical Engineering Co-op students were employed in companies within Western Canada. In addition, eight per cent of students looking for Co-op work found positions internationally. Twenty-three students experienced enriching experiences in a variety of countries including Brunei, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and the United States of America.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has fully integrated the Co-op program in the academic schedules of the Biomedical, Mechatronics and Thermofluids options.

Mechanical Engineering Co-op students are developing and applying their engineering skill sets in their courses and beyond. Many students are actively involved in the Engineering student teams (e.g. Thunderbots, Formula SAE, Aerodesign Heavy Lift and SAE Supermilage car), competitions (e.g. Western Engineering Competition) and clubs such as Engineers Without Borders.

industry distribution 4% Oil & Gas Mining/Metals Refining 5%

13% Academic Research

13% Other Manufacturing/R&D - Various 39% 4% Construction

16% Consulting Government 6%

historial work terms 400 360

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

In 2009/2010, the Mechanical Engineering Co-op program secured 290 placements in Canada and around the globe. Even with the economic challenges, the year provided the greatest concentration of opportunities in the manufacturing, consulting, academic research, fuel cell and energy industries.

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Mechanical Engineering Co-op Showcase Design Skills at Western Engineering Competition

UBC Mechanical Engineering Co-op students participated in the 25th annual Western Engineering Competition (WEC) at the

University of Manitoba. Mechanical Co-op students won first and second place for the Senior Team Design category.

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Mining Engineering In 2009/2010 a total of 80 Mining Engineering work terms were secured, a ten per cent decrease compared to the previous year. Copper and coal mines in British Columbia provided the majority of positions, and combined with the hiring by the Oil Sands operations, provided 50 per cent of all work terms for mining students.

industry distribution Oil & Gas 13%

12% Academic Research 5% Other

Mining/Metals Refining 70%

The largest group of Mining Engineering Co-op students secured work within British Columbia, outside of the Lower Mainland, at 42 per cent of all placements. The Lower Mainland saw only 15 per cent while 33 per cent worked within Canada. Ten per cent secured international work terms in countries such as Australia, China, Ecuador and the United States of America.

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NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

A vast majority of Mining Engineering Co-op students worked in large, open pit mines in Western Canada. However, positions in mining and mineral processing research saw an increase as the UBC Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining hired 12 per cent of all students. Four of whom worked in Ecuador, with the rest on campus or in other parts of B.C.

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Master of Software Systems The UBC Engineering Co-op program facilitates a mandatory four-month Co-op work term placement for the Master of Software Systems Degree Program, administered through UBC’s Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems.

Master of Software Systems Co-op students have completed an undergraduate degree in science, engineering or social sciences and are highly sought after senior-level employees. A majority of Master of Software Systems Co-op students bring a multidisciplinary approach and international industry experience to the work environment.

industry distribution Utility Company 4%

8% Academic Research

Telecommunications 8%

4% Consulting

16% Manufacturing/R&D - Various

Software Development 52% 8% Oil & Gas

historial work terms 30 27

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

In Fall 2009, 25 of the students enrolled in the program were provided with 341 job postings, and 100 per cent successfully secured Co-op work terms. These students applied their integrated set of software systems skills and experiences in areas such as business intelligence, consumer products, healthcare, oil and gas and telecommunications.

They also gained experience ranging from software development, project management to application support analysis. Of the 25 students, 80 per cent were based in the Lower Mainland of BC and 20 per cent were located within Alberta and Ontario.

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UBC Okanagan

One hundred and one individual Co-op work terms were successfully secured for UBCO Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering students in 2009/10. Most found work in the construction and consulting fields, while other students explored opportunities within various municipal government offices, software development and IT services.

Almost half of UBC Okanagan Engineering Coop students were located in the Okanagan and Southern Interior, 33 per cent in the Lower Mainland of BC, 17 per cent in other provinces and territories throughout Canada, while only one per cent of the students explored an international opportunity in Australia.

industry distribution civil engineering Materials Testing 6% Manufacturing/R&D - Various 4%

7% Academic Research

12% Other Government 17%

28% Construction Consulting - Various 26%

electrical engineering

7% Utility Company

Academic Research 7%

7% Aerospace/Aviation Telecommunications 14% 7% Construction

Software Development 22% 29% Consulting - IT Services

Retail / Distributor 7%

mechanical engineering

Oil & Gas 6%

12% Academic Research

Other 6% Mining/Metals Refining 6%

Manufacturing/R&D - Various 12% 37% Construction Government - Municipal 3%

Consulting - Various 18%

historial work terms 80

NUMBER OF WORK TERMS

This year the UBC Okanagan Engineering Program (UBCO) celebrated its first graduating class of Engineering Co-op students. Twenty-two of the Bachelors of Applied Science Engineering UBCO students graduated with Co-op standing on their degree parchments.

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Graduation Reception UBC Vancouver The Engineering Co-op 2010 Graduation Reception was held on March 4th at the Vancouver Marriot Pinnacle Hotel. A total of 220 Engineering Coop graduates from all disciplines successfully graduated with Co-op standing. Students, faculty and industry members enjoyed an evening of networking, food and festivities.

UBC Okanagan The inaugural Engineering Co-op Graduating Class of 2010 from the Okanagan campus was celebrated by students, faculty and industry representatives on March 16th at the UNC Ballroom. A total of 22 Engineering Co-op students from the Okanagan successfully graduated with Co-op standing.

Junior Reception The annual Junior Reception welcomes new Engineering Co-op students from all engineering disciplines into the program. In 2010 a total of 360 engineering undergraduates, 323 from Vancouver and 37 from Okanagan, were invited to attend the reception.

The fifth annual UBC Engineering Co-op Junior Reception in the Vancouver campus took place on January 20th and the fourth annual reception in the Okanagan was on February 4th. Both events provided an opportunity for Co-op students to celebrate the start of their Engineering Co-op journey and to network with industry representatives.

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

Student of the Year

Faculty of the Year

Amie Dawe Erin Johnston

Dr. Rabab Ward Labun

Vancouver Amie Dawe, a Civil Engineering student, successfully completed five Co-op work terms both locally and internationally. She worked for Douglas Partners Pty Ltd in Australia, as well as TYAM and Urban Systems. Amie is a wellrounded academic student and is the recipient of the President’s Entrance Scholarship as well as the Book Scholarship awards. She is an active member of the Engineering Co-op Student Advisory Committee (ECSAC) and was the Okanagan House President for the Vanier Place Residents’ Association Council at UBC. Okanagan Erin Johnston, an Electrical Engineering student, is a strong academic performer and highly motivated Co-op student. She successfully completed five Co-op work terms with Shell in Fort McMurray, Okanagan Research and Innovation Centre, Skytrac, as well as the University of British Columbia. Erin is the recipient of numerous awards including the Stantec Scholarship in Engineering, Major Entrance Scholarship, and the Canadian Tire A.J. Billes Scholarship. Erin is an active member and positive contributor to the Engineering Co-op Student Advisory Committee (ECSAC) as well as the UBC Okanagan Engineering Undergraduate Society.

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Vancouver Dr. Rabab Ward is presently appointed in the Office of the Vice-President Research as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Coordinator for UBC, where she ensures that initiatives are developed to support scholarships in Engineering and the Natural Sciences. Dr. Ward is a recipient of several awards including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in the Science, Technology & Industry category. She is a strong supporter of the Co-op program and assists wherever possible. This year she was instrumental in lobbying for attaining $67,500 for 15 NSERC salary subsidized Co-op positions for Co-op students on campus.

Okanagan Dr. Carolyn Labun has been teaching courses in written and oral communication for over 15 years with a focus on Engineering communication, technical communication and first-year transition writing programs. Dr. Labun is consistently mentioned in Engineering Co-op evaluations for the impact she has had in student undergraduate learning. She has been an exceptionally strong supporter of the Engineering Co-op program in many facets. Her assistance in developing a marking rubic for Co-op reports as well as training and participating on interview panels has been invaluable to the program.

Sponsorship Program Initiatives Employer of the Year

SAP

Maple Reinders

Vancouver SAP is the world’s leading provider of business software. The company delivers products and services to more than 25 industries and over 95,000 customers. Since 1999, SAP has shown a strong commitment to providing Engineering Co-op students with meaningful work experiences and high quality supervision.

SAP has hired a total of 78 students including 37 Computer, 22 Electrical and 19 Master of Software Systems students and continues to hire a large number of Co-op students each term. Their managers are committed to providing real, meaningful learning experiences to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Okanagan Over the past four decades, Maple Reinders has become one of Canada’s largest and most trusted construction and engineering organizations. Their portfolio encompasses virtually all construction methodologies, materials, and facilities, including buildings, renovations, heavy civil facilities and environmental projects. In 2009 and 2010, the company was named in the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. Maple Reinders initial involvement with the UBC Okanagan campus was an extended invitation to second-year students to tour their three projects in Kelowna. Since 2007, they have hired a total of 19 Co-op students from both Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

Following the success of the 2009 Sponsorship drive, the UBC Engineering Co-op program marketed our comprehensive sponsorship package to employers for 2010. This year’s sponsorship drive raised an outstanding $23,000 which enables the program to connect with students, employers, faculty and alumni members throughout the year at organized events and activities including: • Junior Reception (UBC Vancouver) • Junior Reception (UBC Okanagan) • Graduation Reception (UBC Vancouver) • Graduation Reception (UBC Okanagan) • National Co-op Week • Co-op Photo Contest

2009/2010 Sponsors Thank you to the following sponsors for their generous contributions and support.

Platinum Teck Gold Grande Cache Coal Peter Kiewit and Sons’ Inc. Silver CH2M Hill SNC Lavalin Terasen Gas Bronze Aker Solutions Canada MDA MMM Group Ltd. Worley-Parsons Westmar

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