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Dean’s Message
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elcome to the Fall/Winter 2012 edition of The Complete Engineer. The leaves have fallen, winter is in the air, and another class of young future engineers is hard at work on campus. As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Nicol Hall, it’s remarkable to look back at the milestones and achievements of our Faculty over that time. One hundred years ago, Queen’s—and in particular, what was then the Faculty of Science—was seeking a separation from the church in order to receive government funding for programs. Today, funding continues to remain an issue—and our Faculty must be more creative about finding the necessary resources to provide the quality of education that our students deserve. Fortunately, we have been successful in developing many valuable industry partnerships that provide not just critical funding, but mentorships, tools, and hands-on learning opportunities that enrich our programs and equip our students with valuable experience and contacts for the future.
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This issue of The Complete Engineer features our recent successes through innovation in these industry partnerships at both the undergraduate and graduate level. We hope that you enjoy reading about them—and as always, we welcome your comments about our endeavours.
Kimberly A. Woodhouse PhD, PEng, FCAE, FBSE Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Dean Kimberly Woodhouse reappointed as Dean of Engineering and Applied Science
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t’s my pleasure to announce that Kimberly Woodhouse has accepted reappointment as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2012. Her reappointment was recommended by the Advisory Committee, chaired by the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Alan Harrison, and earned the unanimous support of the Committee. Despite financially challenging times, Dr. Woodhouse has accomplished a great deal in her first five years as Dean. Notable among these are the development of the Faculty’s academic plan and strategic plan; the new Innovation and Global Leadership program, a joint initiative with the Queen’s School of Business, which admitted its first students this year; and the Aboriginal Access to Engineering program. Thanks to the leadership of Dr. Woodhouse, the faculty, and researchers, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is a leader in engineering education, and a key contributor to Queen’s national and international reputation. We are proud of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s accomplishments, and I know we all look forward to continued innovation and success from Dean Woodhouse and her team.
Dr. Daniel Woolf, Principal and Vice-Chancellor THE COMPLETE ENGINEER 1
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