Research Park Hosts 11th Annual Capstone Competition

Research Park Hosts 11th Annual Capstone Competition

Monday, March 21, 2016

Sarnia, ON – More than 60 students from the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Western University will be at the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park Thursday, March 24 for the annual Capstone Engineering Design and Competition

The event, now in its 11th year, is an opportunity for graduating students to present design projects to a panel of judges made up of local community and industry leaders. Projects will be presented in the categories of Renewable Fuels and Energy, Oil and Gas Processes, and Special Chemical Production.

First and second place awards will be presented in each category.

"The Capstone competition carries significant benefits not just for students, but for industry too," said Dr. Katherine Albion, Director at The Bowman Centre."Knowledge shared at these events helps to lay the groundwork for future careers and growth in industry."

For more information, contact:

Katherine Albion
Director, The Bowman Centre
Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park
519-383-8303 x 240
kalbion@sarnialambtonresearchpark.ca