AV俱乐部 Industrial Engineering students have been having a phenomenal year.
Over 30 engineering students represented AV俱乐部 at the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Annual Student Conference at Ryerson University earlier this term.
Across four different competitions 鈥� theoretical (written examination), technical paper, case study and simulation competitions 鈥� the Dal students performed exceptionally well, and finished first in both the technical paper and theoretical competitions.
John Blake, Industrial Engineering professor, accompanied the students to the conference.
鈥淲e have always believed that our students are amongst the brightest, most capable and most accomplished in Canada,鈥� says Dr. Blake. 鈥淚t鈥檚 gratifying to see our opinions confirmed through the results of a national competition.鈥�
Eldon Gunn, also a professor of Industrial Engineering, echoes those sentiments: 鈥淚f you can get bright students, give them exposure to good ideas and turn them loose, good things will happen.鈥�
A thrilling performance
The Dal team鈥檚 spirit was evident in its being awarded the coveted Golden I trophy. The trophy is awarded to the delegation that best displays dedication towards individual and team growth. 聽
Team members Jillian Withers and Kevin Conrad were both thrilled with how well the group performed.
鈥淭here was so much energy and excitement when we arrived at the conference,鈥� says Conrad. 鈥淓veryone was serious and winning, and super competitive. It was an awesome experience, and one we won鈥檛 forget.鈥�
Dal will defend its Golden I title at next year鈥檚 conference in Montreal.
The team鈥檚 sponsors this year included: Richard Florizone, Dal President; Josh Leon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Faculty of Industrial Engineering; AV俱乐部 Student Union; AV俱乐部 Undergraduate Engineering Society; Wilsons; Engineering Nova Scotia; and Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.聽