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| Solomon Boakye-Yiadom
Associate Professor, Lassonde School of Engineering |
Dr. Sylvia Yiadom-Boakye
School of Global Health |
Joseph Agyapong
PhD Candidate, Department of Engineering |
Deborah Agyapong
PhD student, School of Global Health |
Academic City University College
University of Lagos (Nigeria)
Tema International School (TIS)
Accra High School
Faith Academy, Maple Canadian College, Fountain Heights Secondary School (Lagos, Nigeria)
Accra Girls High School (All female school)
St. Anthony’s International School
Assin Manso Senior High School (Rural region of Ghana)
Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School
SUCCESS STORY
Highlights
Lab Tour
Networking
Special Thanks to Our Team
Below are just a few glimpses of the engaging experience, showcasing some projects.
“One of our team members taking the kids through the fundamental physics principles of launching bottle rockets”
“The kids prepping their solar ovens to cook some smores”
“The kids designed their own bottle rockets, unleashing their creativity”
“Crystallisation experiment”
“Exploring basic structures and stress testing”
“Spread of bacteria experiment”
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We are ready and eager to welcome you all to the Bergeron Center of Engineering Excellence at York University for our exciting 2-day workshop.
Here are a few important details to keep in mind;
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Free Workshop and Dinner: The workshop is completely free, including a dinner on Thursday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Schulich Executive Dining Room, located right on the York University campus.
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Location: The workshop will be held at 11 Arboretum Lane, North York, ON M3J 2S5. The exact room is on the first floor (BRG 125) upon entering the building through the main entrance. Please refer to the picture of the building below for easier identification.
- Registration and Welcome Coffee: Registration starts at 9:00 AM. Please ensure you arrive on time to register and enjoy the welcome coffee before the opening remarks.
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Presentation Materials: If you have your presentation materials ready, please send them to us (sboakyey@yorku.ca / reuel@my.yorku.ca) in advance to ensure they are pre-loaded and ready for your session.
- Directional Signs: There will be signs directing you to the venue right from the entrance, ensuring you can easily find your way.
- Parking: For those driving, there is a paid parking garage right beside the building. Please be prepared for the parking fee which can be paid online using the Honk App.
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Technical Support: Our technical team will be available throughout the workshop to assist with any AV or technical issues.
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Lab Tour: There will be a lab tour on the first day at 4:40 PM for those interested.
- Networking: Take advantage of the networking opportunities during coffee breaks and the dinner. This is a great chance to connect with fellow experts and discuss potential collaborations.
- Meals and Refreshments: In addition to dinner on Thursday, lunch and coffee breaks will be provided on both days of the workshop.
- Wi-Fi Access: Free Wi-Fi will be available at the venue. Login details will be provided upon registration.
- Emergency Contact: In case of any emergencies, please contact the event coordinators immediately.
- Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate you.
Contact Information: If you need any assistance or have any questions during the conference, please contact our event coordinators at [Adren: 647-863-4934; Joseph: 437-241-8929; Solomon: 647-531-9073] or email [sboakyey@yorku.ca / reuel@my.yorku.ca] We look forward to a successful and engaging workshop!
Locations;
Address: 4700 Keele St, North York, ON M3J 1P3)
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Joseph Agyapong
Title of Research: Alloy Design of High Entropy Alloys for Industrial Applications
Level: Doctoral candidate
Mohammad Mahdi Ghadiri
Title of Research: Thermomechanical Analysis of High-Velocity Impact Against ARMOX 500T Plates
Level: Doctoral candidate
Gurnek Tak
Title of Research: Deformation Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of Armox 500T
Level: Masters degree candidate
Tristan Tenio
Title of Research: Development of a Biofidelic Head Model for the Simulation of Brain-Skull Kinematics in Concussion
Level: Graduate School / Masters of Applied Sciences in Mechanical Engineering
Christopher Enriquez-Birch
Title of Research: 3D Unitus Model Manufacturing
Level: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Sean Lett
Title of Research: 3D Unitus Manufacturing
Level: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Claudia Darko-Yirenkyi
Title of Research: A Study of Elastomers for Employment in Human Brain Simulation of Injury-Relevant Conditions
Level: Undergraduate Research Assistant.
Yuyu Ren
Title of research: Machine learning algorithm in advanced material research & 3D Printing
Level: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jessica Luguterah
Title of research: PSPP materials research group
Level: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Keerthana Srinivasan
Title of research: Leveraging ATSP/MWCNT/PTFE composites to develop a textile coating that can prevent lunar dust abrasion on EVA space suits.
Level: Secondary School Research Assistant
Sasha Przybylski
Title of Research: Leveraging ATSP/MWCNT/PTFE composites to develop a textile coating for EVA space suits to prevent lunar dust abrasion
Grade: Secondary School Research Assistant
Adren Reuel
Title of Research: Software Development, Web & Server administration
Grade: Undergraduate Research Assistant (Studying BEng. Computer Engineering)
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