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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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