Lesley Mounteer
The fifth annual Western Award of Excellence generated a surge in nominations for the highest recognition for staff members. Lesley Mounteer, Western Engineering's Associate Director (External Services), was recognized with this award for her passion and dedication to the engineering profession as a whole. (more)

Western projects receive federal funds

Western News | February 8, 2010
In one project, led by Faculty of Engineering professor Greg Kopp, researchers are conducting full-scale testing of wood frame failures in severe windstorms, to gain information on how to build safer, more durable structures.
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Brownfield restoration researched

London Free Press| February 5, 2010
A research showcase held by the university was told Friday (February 5) about environmental engineering designed to attack contaminants underground where they lie.
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Hesham El Naggar comments on the earthquake in Haiti

Western Engineering's Associate Dean (Research & External Services), Research Director at Western's Geotechnical Research Centre and Professor in Civil Engineering spoke with numerous media outlets about the earthquake in Haiti.
London Free Press | January 14, 2010
TVO: The Agenda | January 15, 2010


Sweeping research rocks curling world

London Free Press| January 22, 2010
It's top secret, cost tens of thousands of dollars and involves men with brooms. Women, too. You guessed it -- it's about curling. The University of Western Ontario revealed Thursday it's been conducting secret research for 21/2 years into what happens when curlers sweep.
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Also see Western News article: Secret curling broom research Olympics-bound


Hydro invests in grid experts

London Free Press | January 15, 2010
Hydro One hopes to head off a looming shortage of experts capable of running the province’s power grid with a $2.5-million donation to the University of Western Ontario.
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Also see Western News article: Hydro One supports power grid research


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