Photo: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) representative & alumnus Alex Di Ilio (MSE 1T2+PEY, centre) with Associate Professor Keryn Lian (left), Professor Jun Nogami (Chair; centre-right), Associate Professor Tom Coyle (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; second-right), Professor Zhirui Wang (right), and MSE students at the 8th Annual MSE Alumni-Industry Day 2013
October 4, 2013
On October 3, 2013, the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) hosted the 8th Annual MSE Alumni-Industry Day at the University of Toronto. Over 20 alumni, industry associates, and current Professional Experience Year (PEY) students gathered to share professional insights, advice, and experiences with current undergraduate and graduate students.
As with previous years, Professor Jun Nogami, Chair, hosted a luncheon for all industry representatives just prior to the networking fair, where he provided the latest updates about the MSE curriculum, new faculty members, laboratory facilities, and strategic research opportunities with industry. Alumni and industry representatives then engaged with over 200 undergraduate and graduate students in the Wallberg Building foyer later that afternoon.
One of this year’s representatives was recent alumnus, Mr. Alex Di Ilio (MSE 1T2+PEY), an Engineering New Grad Trainee at Ontario Power Generation (OPG). “I remember being introduced to career opportunities at OPG at this very same event as a third-year student,” said Di Ilio. “It was an honour for me to return and attend MSE Alumni-Industry Day this year, now as an OPG employee, to discuss the rewarding and diverse opportunities available to MSE graduates.”
“The annual MSE Alumni-Industry Day is a very important and popular event for our students. This invaluable networking opportunity with alumni and professionals in the materials engineering industry provide our students with tangible examples and insights into the opportunities available to them as a result of their education,” said Professor Nogami. “I would like to express my sincerest thanks to all of our alumni and industry associates for taking their time to aid in the development of our future materials engineers.”
Here are select photos from the event:
AMEC Nuclear Safety Solutions representatives including alumnus Roy Chang (MSE 0T3+PEY, MASc 0T7; centre) with Professor Jun Nogami (Chair; centre-left), Professor Zhirui Wang (centre-right), Associate Professor Tom Coyle (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; second right), and MSE students
Celestica representatives including current PEY student, David Yang (MSE 1T4+PEY; second-right) with Associate Professor Tom Coyle (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; left), Professor Jun Nogami (Chair; right), and MSE students
Celplast Metallized Products representatives with Professor Jun Nogami (Chair; left), Associate Professor Tom Coyle (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; right), and MSE students
Giffin Koerth Inc representatives including current PEY student Djordje Miholjcic (MSE 1T4+PEY; centre-right), with Associate Professor Tom Coyle (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; centre-left), Professor Jun Nogami (Chair; right), and MSE students
Hatch representatives including alumnus Bernie Ting (MSE 0T9, ECE MASc 1T2; centre-right), with Associate Professor Tom Coyle (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; left), Professor Jun Nogami (Chair; second-right), and MSE students
Integran Technologies Inc representative & alumnus Dr. Brandon Bouwhuis (EngSci 0T4, MSE PhD 0T9; centre-left) holding a ping-pong ball coated with Integran’s patented PowerMetal technology, with Professor Jun Nogami (Chair; centre-right) carrying the PowerMetal-enabled COLT hockey stick, Associate Professor Tom Coyle (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; right), and MSE student
MGA Research Corporation representatives including alumna Stacey Chan (MSE 0T9; centre-left) with Professor Jun Nogami (Chair; left), Associate Professor Tom Coyle (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; centre-right), and MSE student
TECK representative & alumnus Paul Kolisnyk (MMS 8T1; centre-left) with Professor Zhirui Wang (left), Professor Jun Nogami (Chair; second-left), Associate Professor Tom Coyle (Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; right), and MSE students