The Bridge - The Revival (22/23)

VP Communications

Taha Zafar

Junior Editors

Kshitiz Kumar Owais Ahmed

Mariko Gardiner

Contributors

Justyn Oliver

Director of Publications

Samrin Hasan and Anwesha Majumder

Cover Design

Anwesha Majumder

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Dear Reader,

The ESS Comms team is excited to present to you the first edition of The Bridge for the 2022/2023 school year! For those who are unfamiliar with The Bridge, it is a publication designed to showcase our vibrant and diverse engineering community by providing students with a place to express their creativity. Here at the University of Alberta, engineering students have many unique skills and talents, and The Bridge is one of the many ways they can explore their passions.

In this edition, you get to meet our Executive Team and hard working Directors of Publications for this year as well as learn about all the events that will be happening now that we are back in person. We recognize that for many students, this will be your in-person semester, and as a result, so we’ve also included some helpful resources to help your find your way around campus.

The revival of our in person community is something that the team and I have been looking forward to, and we can’t wait to meet and showcase your incredible talents in this and future editions of The Bridge. Lean back, grab your drink of choice, and enjoy reading through the rest of this edition!

Best,

Taha Zafar Vice President of Communications

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Welcome back to school! Get ready to kick some sass with this year's first edition of the Bridge : The Revival! Starting off with a little introduction, we ’ re Anwesha (4th year, MEC E) and Samrin (3rd year, EE), the sassy duo you need to keep up with throughout the year. We are your ESS Co-directors of Publications. You’ll love us, no doubt! ��

If you ever find us getting coffee on campus, feel free to drop by, say hi and stop us from shamelessly overspending.

Anwesha

Samrin

In this edition, we will introduce two new characters - Torque and Inertia. They will occasionally show up and ask questions, share cool things, spill the tea ☕ (or maybe annoy you a little) as you go through the pages of this little masterpiece ��.

We hope that the bridge always helps you recharge all the energy juice that engineering drains out of you. We look forward to making your degree a lil less miserable (and we hope to see you join our team and show off how snazzy �� you are!)

Love and sunshine, Anwesha & Samrin

Photo by JUSTYN OLIVER, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Inertia Inertia

(She/Her)

Inertia is a very smart 21-year old girl. She is fluent in English and Bangla and loves rocketpropulsionsystems! Inertiaisthesecond'TheBridge'character for 2022-23. She is occasionally annoyed by Torque-Rex. She is a big fan of Converse high tops and secretly binge watchesBollywoodmovies.

Favourite Starbucks drink: She enjoys drinking Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew as she finishes her homework on the 8th floor of DICE.

Photo by JUSTYN OLIVER, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Get to know the Executive Team

Chanpreet Singh (He/him) & Tahmid Al Hafiz (He/him), Co-Presidents

Hey folks, I am Chanpreet Singh, your ESS co-President. I am a 5th yr software engineering coop student, sadly who is going to graduate coming June. I grew up in Dubai and came to Canada as a student in 2018, what a remarkable journey it has been ever since I am still learning skiing as it was a significant shift coming from the desert, however, I have grown fond of camping in the Rockies, going on trails and discovering new places. I never thought in my early years that I will be leading ESS one day, however now that I have the chance to do so, thus I am going to give my best to give you all the campus experience that you deserve after all these covid years. Make sure you get out and give time to yourself as school can get quite tough but you will make it as I did.

What is a secret skill that you have?

A secret trick, I can read minds and people in general Quite a magical trick

What is a secret skill that you have?

I rescue snakes, very real ones.

Hi everyone, I am Hafiz I hail from Rangpur, Bangladesh and I am one of the Co Presidents of the ESS for the 22/23 academic year. I’m currently in my 4th year of pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering. Amongst my friends, I am known as a strong advocate for nature and wildlife conservation. My aim is to promote widespread implementation of sustainable design and ecofriendly engineering methods on a global scale. Aside from being an overworked (!) Engineering student I also happen to be a passionate soccer fanatic, and an avid supporter of the London based football club Arsenal I love to travel and my goal is to visit 30 countries before I’m 30. I earnestly enjoy exploring the wilderness of mother earth while framing precious moments with my long time trusty sidekick: the Nikon D500, whenever possible!

TAHA ZAFAR (HE/THEY), VP COMMUNICATIONS

Hey everyone! My name is Taha and I am your Vice President of Communications this year I

am currently in my 4th year of Civil Engineering Coop, and I am also the Co-VP Marketing for Diversity in Engineering as well

What is a secret skill that you have?

My not so secret secret skill is convincing unsuspecting people into joining the ESS Comms team.

as the Social Media Co lead for Engineers for a Sustainable World, an up and coming project group When I’m not doing assignments or trying to oversell you multiple pads of Engineering Paper at the Geer Store, I make music under the alias “PVRPLE.” and steal my friends’ pets. I also like to skateboard and spend my entire paycheque at Remedy when I go there to “study” I look forward to continuing to make sure all students are aware of the events they can attend and the opportunities that are available to them.

ANWESHA MAJUMDER (SHE/HER), EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Hellooo, it's me again! I'm Anwesha, the Executive Assistant and the Co director of Publications for the ESS. I was born and raised in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, India and I speak three languages (English, Hindi & Bangla!). I'm currently in my 4th year of Mechanical Engineering (the superior discipline, ofc) I'd love to be a part of the Aerospace industry one day, which is why, I'm a part of Mission SpaceWalker under SPEAR (a very cool rover club!). You can find me crying about life or buying iced capp from Timmies when I'm not napping! :))

What is a secret skill that you have?

What is a secret skill that you have?

I can hyperfocus right before exams, nap real hard and low key roller skate! I also help Taha promote the Comms team. :3

ZACK DORWARD (HE/HIM) & HOLLY CLARK (SHE/HER), VP INTERNAL AFFAIRS

Hi, I’m Zack, Co VP Internal for the ESS. I’m in my 3rd year of software engineering at the U of A My favourite food is chicken noodle soup When I’m not studying, you can probably find me rock climbing, playing chess, or listening to a TMG podcast. Fun fact about me: I am deeply afraid of spoons.

What is a secret skill that you have? One of my secret talents is that I can do a backflip!

I am Holly! I’m in my fourth year of Environmental Engineering and loving it My current hobbies are gardening (mostly potatoes), climbing (and falling) and reading! (Current read: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green)

What is a secret skill that you have? My secret skill is baking I used to rock baking competitions!

VIENNA CHEN (SHE/HER) & EVERETT HORNER (HE/HIM), VP EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Hellooo! My name is Vienna, and I’m in my 3rd year of chemE (CPC) I started volunteering with the ESS as a director on the External team last year, and I’m excited to be back as an exec this year! Outside of school, I enjoy swimming, reading, and sleeping. Recently, I’ve also been re learning how to bike :)

What is a secret skill that you have?

Secret skill: I take apart used disposable cameras and reset them so that they’re reusable I can do this all with my eyes closed!

(Not so secret skill: Complaining.)

Hi! My name is Everett and I’m in my fourth year of Civil Environmental Engineering. I’m originally from Barrie, Ontario and I’m one half of the VP External for the ESS this year. I’ve been involved with the ESS since my second year and last year I was the director of research and advocacy When I’m not doing homework or supporting the ESS, I like to do taekwondo and alpine skiing.

What is a secret skill that you have?

A secret skill of mine would be that I can fillet lake trout and northern pike!

MICAH LIM (SHE/HER) & ELLY BORDIAN (SHE/THEY), VP COMMUNITY

What is a secret skill that you have?

My secret skill is getting 8 hrs of sleep from a 10 min nap. ��

Hello, everyone! I'm Micah Lim and I'm the ESS Co VP Community for the year 2022 2023. I'm in my second year of electrical engineering and I'm stoked to get started with the ESS this year! I was also the VP Communications for the First Year Engineering Club for the year 2021-2022. I love getting involved and volunteering for events because I get to meet amazing, dedicated people, while improving my leadership skills at the same time! I transferred into engineering from the Faculty of Science after my first year of university because I realized that I enjoy problem-solving. I'm also interested in many things, but right now I'm focused on astronomy, music, and learning languages. I'm currently learning French, and I can also speak Tagalog fluently! A fun fact about me is that I’ve been to 7 countries!

Hi! My name is Elly, I’m in my second year of civil co op, and I’m one of the ESS Co VPs of Community I love a good iced oat milk latte and I have growing collections of platform shoes and cds. Two of my favourite things are music and travel, so a good chunk of my free time (and money) is spent going to concerts. Most of the things I own are covered in stickers, keychains, pins, or buttons, and I’ve been through four different hair colours in the last six months

What is a secret skill that you have?

My (sort of) secret skill is drawing, so I’m super excited to be a part of the team that’ll be putting on the Engineering Art Show this year!

ANUSHKA KHARE (she/her) & UGOCHI Ebisike (she/her), VP ACADEMICS AND SERVICES

My name is Anushka, I am a fourth year Computer Engineering Co op student and the Co VP Academics and Services. I have volunteered with the ESS over the past two years as a coordinator of Public Speaking and Director of Professional Development. I’m looking forward to serving as the co VP Academics and to represent student voice and concerns

What is a secret skill that you have?

My secret skills and things that I enjoy doing in my free time are making realistic sketches of different animals and learning how to hack.

Hi everyone, my name is Ugochi Ebisike and I am in my 5th year of Materials Engineering. I have been volunteering with the ESS since my first year and this year I am one of the Co VPs of Academics and Services!

What is a secret skill that you have?

I guess a secret skill I have is that I'd like to think that I am a pretty decent roller skater

CAMERON SCOTT (SHE/HER) & ROANNE ANDAYA (SHE/HER), VP SOCIAL EVENTS

Hello! My name is Cameron and I am one half of your VP Social Events I am currently going into my fourth year of mechanical engineering and am particularly passionate about project management, automotives, and robotics. While I love planning some kick ass events to help students get away from the books, I am very much an introvert myself. On Saturday nights you can find me playing video games, trying out new cooking recipes, and watching a movie with my lil family

What is a secret skill that you have?

I can sleep for 12 24 if allowed I am always sleepy and can always go for a nap!

Hi everyone! My name is Roanne and I use she/her pronouns. I am in my final year of Materials Engineering, and I am your co VP Social Events for this year! In my spare time I love to eat sushi, go bouldering, and spend time with my Yorkshire-Cairn Terrier puppy Mio.

What is a secret skill that you have?

A secret skill that I have is that I can recite the entire Bee Movie by heart

ERIC TRAN (he/him) & Philip Zhu (He/him), vP finance

Hello! My name is Eric Tran and I am your Co VP Finance for the ESS this year. I am in my 5th year of electrical engineering and plan to graduate in the winter In my spare time I like being with my girlfriend and watching my dog sleep My other hobbies include gaming, playing sports, bouldering, or being an all around nerd.

What is a secret skill that you have?

A secret skill I have is that I can type 120 WPM a product of my early gaming career :’)

Hello! I am Philip and I am the other co VP Finance. #honks I am in my fifth and final year of electrical engineering In my free time, I like to 3D print things, go snowboarding, and work on my car!

What is a secret skill that you have?

My secret skill is that I can play clarinet.

WHAT DO YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE PICTURES Roanne, Eric and Philip USED?

Cultural Calendar

O C T O B E R

Thanksgiving

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Celebrated in the month of Ashvin (September October), Durga puja is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals in India, especially in West Bengal. It celebrates the victory of good over evil as Goddess Durga slays demon king Mahisasura. It is said that the Goddess visits her earthly abode during this time to bless everyone.

Festive lights decorate the streets, loudspeakers play festive songs, local communities stage pandals, people dance with dhunuchi lamps and priests recite hymns and chants to celebrate the warrior Goddess!

Source:HindustanTimes

Celebrated yearly on the 5th of October, World Teachers' Day acknowledges and appreciates all the teachers around the globe It was declared in 1994 with the realization of recognizing the rights and responsibilities of teachers and educators

Let's all take a moment to show how grateful we are to the individuals who selflessly work hard to mould the future of this world.

Let your professor know how amazing they are!!!

Photo by Monojit Mondal World-street photography

SATURDAY

SATURDAY

Fall 2022- The New Normal ?

Owais Ahmed

On September 1st, 2022, many of us woke up with a feeling of dread. Gone were the days of zoom classes and it was once again time to navigate the maze that is the University of Alberta’s north campus. It was also the first time many people, myself included, were seeing classes and hallways filled with students in a long time. The beginning of fall 2022, we return to what life was like pre Covid so in a sense it is back to the normal, but the pandemic has made this new normal feel weird.

The Covid 19 Pandemic was not easy on any of us. We all saw our near and dear ones get sick, many lost their livelihoods and we all were locked down in our houses for the first time in our lives. All classes were moved online and all our interactions became virtual rather than physical.

This academic year we return to being completely physical, however the consequences of the pandemic continue to affect us.

Most of us are struggling to make new friends as everyone’s social skills have been affected during the pandemic. We see daily posts on social media for people asking tips on how to make friends and how they often feel lonely and depressed due to lack of social interaction. As a community we have to step up to interact with those around us. A simple “Have a good day.” Can have a profound impact on somebody who is feeling down. Students who are struggling to socialize should attend faculty events and join clubs that interest them as it is easy there to meet like minded people.

September 1st was the first time many students sat in an in person class since March 2020. What in person classes offer though is the ability to collaborate with our peers and form deeper bonds with those around us. In person classes also motivate us to study with dedication. Last but not the least, finally being back in person also gives us the opportunity to attend events that are simply not possible while being online like the September 23rd break the record dodgeball event or the engineering carnival. In person offers unique chances to experience the best the University and the faculty have to offer.

It is important to remember that no matter what any person is never alone in this. As a community we all are in it together for the long haul. Whenever anyone feels depressed or burnt out due to the workload or any other reason, the best solution is to simply talk and hangout with those close to you. Group study sessions are also a great way to study while having fun with your friends and avoiding burnout.

Fall 2022 is the new normal and is a season of great change. We face new challenges but also realize the potential that we had all along. It offers us the opportunity to be the best versions of ourselves, along with striving to excel in academics along with other extracurricular activities. It offers all of us the opportunities to grow as a person and as a community of engineers.

KNOW YOUR CAMPUS!!!

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D I R E C T I O N S

1. Take the stairs to the second floor of SUB. Cross the pedway to the agriculture-Forestry building.

2. Head down the stairs and take a right. Cross the pedway that leads into the General Services Building.

3. Once in GSB, take your first right. You might be sore from leg day, but you'll want to head up the stairs to NREF.

4. Keep walking straight ahead and you'll see the pedway to ETLC.

directions

1. When you enter SAB from the door closest to the bus loop, walk down the long hallway. It's a pretty long hallway. But on the plus side, you just have to head straight. No turns or anything.

2. When the hallway opens up a little and you do reach a very small set of steps with a ramp, you'll find yourself in CAB. Well that was easy. Turn right at the Panda Express and pass by the Tim Hortons.

1. Starting in FAB, head to the northwest corner of the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. This pedway will take you to HUB

Directions

1. Head inside and up the escalator. On your left are two pedways: one that heads south to the Kaye Edmonton Clinic, and one that heads north to the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA). You'll want to take the latter.

2 You'll take a left at the end of the pedway Turn right and swag walk the entirety of ECHA

3 At the far north end, turn right to take the pedway to Katz/Medsci

4 Turn left at the end of the pedway and head into Katz

5. At the far east end of the 2nd floor of Katz you'll see a bunch of couches. Turn left at the couches and go down the ramp.

6. Turn right at the elevators and head down the narrow hallway.

7. Turn left by the bulletin board and take the pedway to Education. They should call this pedway the 'edway'…or not

KshitizKumar

COVID-19, while commonly considered to have a milder course in terms of disease magnitude among youth, has a plethora of psychological, mental, physical, social, and cultural consequences. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, physical access to friends, peers, schoolmates, and relatives has been almost non existent for the last year and a half, with many of these school curricular activities taking place online on a digital platform. Limited or no opportunity for outdoor games and socialization may have a much greater impact on mental health than perceived, resulting in increased boredom, anger, frustration and, as a result, vulnerability to mental stress

Because of increased digital connections, 'emotional contagion,' in which one person's distress and fear spread to another, may be common among the population youth. Besides, the experience of quarantine restrictions during this COVID-19 pandemic also is another factor leading to mental stress. All these together have multifaceted impacts on children which may be psychological, mental, physical, social, and cultural. The effects of coronavirus are not just physical but they are also psychological in all age groups but more so among children. A recent study points toward the critical need to respond to the global mental health effects on children and adolescents at the global level due to the COVID 19 pandemic This is a global call to action, hence, there is a need for equitable mental health care for all children across the world

Relatively high levels of anxiety, stress, and depression having followed the COVID-19 stay-at-home order could lead to further psychological trauma, in addition to the mental health implications of the frothing pandemic itself. Teenagers, women, and caretakers are more stressed as a result of the pandemic. Their mental health issues cannot be ignored during and after the pandemic, and their health and well being are currently a concern. In accordance with a recent report, frontline workers and children were among those most sensitive to mental health issues during the pandemic The prevalence of mental disorders during the pandemic in the United States, particularly among adolescents, included depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, which was supported by other studies around the world that showed similar increases in depression and anxiety

During this time, it is essential to fixate on scaling up mental health services and targeted cognitive processes to close the inequality gap, which may demand investment and training to be viable. It is critical to prioritize assessing the effects of policies enacted to counter the invisible pandemic on the mental health of children and adolescents

HAKU'S

Haku was an orphan from the Land of Water (

Mizu no Kuni) and a descendant of the Yuki clan. Later, he became a mercenary ninja through a partnership with Zabuza Momochi, who trained him as a shinobi. Haku's mother was a wielder of a kekkei genkai: Ice Release. She hid this fact from her husband to avoid trouble. One day, Haku discovered the ability to manipulate water that he proudly showed to his mother, who was horrified by what she saw. Unbeknownst to them, Haku's father had seen everything from the shadows and decided to kill his wife and child. He, along with a small mob from the village, killed his wife and then attempted to kill Haku. But before he could, Haku used Ice Release to create several large ice spikes to kill his father and the rest of the mob.

FIRST

Prologue Land of Waves, known as the Lands of Waves Escort Mission

Nami no Kuni Yōjin Goei) in the anime Naruto, is an arc from Part I of the series. This arc sees the formation of Team 7 and covers chapters 1 to 33 of the manga & episodes 1 to 19 of the anime.

To manipulate water into needles, one requiresextremeamountsofChakracontrol. This is done by passing Chakra through the needles and then shaping it in the form of a needle. The Jutsu user envelops the target with a thousand long needles created from nearby water. The user carefully positions needles and fires them at high speeds. The needles cause serious injuries to targets who arestruckbythem.(RinnoSho,Page205)

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