With curiosity and screwdrivers at the ready, the group of attendees enjoyed an evening of experimentation in reverse engineering and learning via destruction led by Roger Carrick, Designer-in-Residence in the Mechanical Engineering Department.
The event was well timed as for many of the students, their pre-exam stress was alleviated as they broke into the core of VCRs, printers, coffee makers, popcorn makers and other appliances. While having fun disassembling the ‘ancient tech‘ of VCR’s and more, participants got to look at design aspects, component functionality all for better understanding of electronic and appliance mechanisms.
Interested in more events like this? Join MEC to participate be at their next event -currently in process of building a robotic arm- and/or become a member (Facebook)
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For his achievements and contributions to student learning, mentorship as well as the development of program, teaching and curriculum, Professor Czekanski is one among only four university faculty awarded by the Senate Committee on Awards this year. The recipients will be recognized at convocation ceremonies and have their named etched into the historical permanency of the Vari Hall, University-Wide Teaching Award plaques for their contributions.
The purpose of these awards is to provide significant recognition for excellence in teaching, to encourage its pursuit, to publicize such excellence when achieved across the university and in the wider community, and to promote informed discussion of teaching and its improvement.
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https://design.lassonde.yorku.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CSA-Group-Academic-Challenge-2017-v2.jpg7201280Claudia Bennetthttps://design.lassonde.yorku.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Design-Engineering-Logo-340x156.pngClaudia Bennett2017-03-21 18:49:302017-03-24 17:13:26Enter by March 31st to participate in: CSA Group National Academic Challenge 2017
Presenting……. The 2017 Engineering Design Video Contest!!
For a $500 prize, this year we challenge Lassondians to address or discuss or give an example of:
“The Impact of Design Engineering on the Environment and Society of Ontario” by making a 60 second video
That’s it! Pretty easy. DEADLINE –Monday April 3rd !
You can refer to all of Ontario, or a region (like the GTA), or just a specific town or example. Scroll down for some video inspiration.
Email the YouTube link of your video entry to yorkdesigneng@gmail.com, subject: “2017 Video Contest” to confirm submission
Include your name, YorkU student ID, major and year of study.
For complete contest details and rules scroll to bottom.
Videos to inspire ideas and themes and examples of design engineering impact(s)
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Deadline: Monday April 3rd, 10pm
How to Enter:
1) Upload your video entry to YouTube.
a) Email the link to your YouTube video entry to yorkdesigneng@gmail.comwith subject line: ‘2017 Video Contest’ to confirm submission – Include your name, YorkU student ID, major and year of study
b) The video will become a “favourite” on the YorkDesignEng YouTube Channel upon being reviewed.
Wait to hear if you were one of the selected finalists!
The top 3 videos will be exhibited and the winner will be announced.
*Number of Submissions. Videos may be submitted as an individual and as a team; two entries per person or team allowed
* Video Style: Videos must contain appropriate language (no profanities) or they will be disqualified. Creativity is encouraged and we welcome all styles of video (animation, documentary, slideshow voiceover, interview, one-man show, sock-puppets or whatever else you can imagine.)
*Criteria: Length -> no longer than 60 seconds ; Content -> must address the topic/theme and relate to Design Engineering ; Ability to -> answer contest question clearly and make a convincing case ; Creativity/Presentation -> Creativity to package and present a video response considering all the above
*Prize: The contest winner/winning team will win a cash prize of $500, their video will be recognized by the school and featured on the Design website and YouTube page
*Contest Overview: The purpose of the contest is to get engineering students to submit a video about design engineering. By submitting a video on the YouTube Contest Page, you are agreeing to place your video online for public viewing. All entries will be screened for appropriateness and those deemed ineligible will be removed immediately. Each submission must be related to design engineering. Creativity and presentation skills will be taken into consideration. Participants are encouraged to do their own research and put together a convincing case. The contest’s objective is to foster a greater understanding of the place of engineering design in the world, so that students may be aware of what design engineering has to off them in their studies and in the real world.
Adding some excitement to your upcoming reading week –> the next stop in the Engineering Industry Tour Series.
On Thursday February 23rd, 2017 the group will visit the Toronto Headquarters of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group).
Open to all Lassonde students click CSA Tour Registration
to get signed up!! 5 more spots have been added – don’t miss out.
The tour will include visiting the CSA Group facilities and laboratories, interact with practicing professionals, submit your resumes and discuss potentials careers with the CSA Group!
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