Past Winners of Student Scholarships
and Competitions

Scholarships

Essay: Developing an Appreciation of Training Implications

Posters

Presentations

Scholarships

2007

Leslie Jaeger Scholarship for the Advancement of Engineering
Mathieu Robert, Université de Sherbrooke

Urs Meier Scholarship for Engineering Excellence
Theresa Casey, University of Alberta

Student Award of Merit
Hussien El Baky, Université de Sherbrooke

2006

Joanne Keselman Scholarship for Women in Engineering
Rania Al-Hammoud, University of Waterloo

Leslie Jaeger Scholarship for the Advancement of Engineering
Ciyan Cui, University of Toronto

Urs Meier Scholarship for Engineering Excellence
Hart Honickman, Queen's University

Student Award of Merit
Sandee Mae Alminar, University of Manitoba

2005

Joanne Keselman Scholarship for Women in Engineering
Sarah Katherine Foster, Queen's University

Leslie Jaeger Scholarship for the Advancement of Engineering
Sayed Soleimani, University of British Columbia

Gary Bosgoed Scholarship for Aboriginals in Engineering
Jamie Hamelin, University of Waterloo

Urs Meier Scholarship for Engineering Excellence
Mathieu Robert, Université de Sherbrooke

Student Award of Merit
Jimmy Kim, Queen's University

2004

Women in Engineering
Ciyan Cui, University of Toronto

Open to All ISIS Post-Graduate Students
Ved Prakash Sharma, University of Alberta

Urs Meier Scholarship for Engineering Excellence
Derek Tardif, Université de Sherbrooke

2003

Women in Engineering
Cara Denkhaus, University of Alberta

Open to All ISIS Post-Graduate Students
Stanley Ng, University of Waterloo

2002

Women in Engineering
Marie-Andrée Pelletier, Université de Sherbrooke

Open to All ISIS Post-Graduate Students
Aaron Dent, Queen's University

Aboriginals in Engineering
Gregory Page, University of Manitoba

2001

Women in Engineering
Nathalie Roy, Université de Sherbrooke
Penelope Shrive, University of Calgary

Open to All ISIS Post-Graduate Students
Luke Bisby, Queen's University

2000

Women in Engineering
Nadine Ibrahim, University of Toronto
Kellie Brown, University of New Brunswick

1999

Women in Engineering
Natalie Rizkalla, Queen's University
Christine Lacasse, Université de Sherbrooke

1998

Women in Engineering
Brea Williams, University of Manitoba
Shelley Lissel, University of Calgary

1997

Women in Engineering
Laurie Chappel, University of Toronto

1996

Women in Engineering
Robin Hutchinson, University of Manitoba
Andrea Doncaster, Dalhousie University

Essay: Developing an Appreciation of Training Implications

2005

Rishi Gupta, University of British Columbia

"ISIS is like an umbrella research organization bringing together great minds and incorporating the most innovative technologies in civil engineering.  Writing this essay has definitely brought out a deeper sense of gratitude and thankfulness associated with ISIS."

2004

Ved Prakash Sharma, University of Alberta

"I have not an iota of doubt in saying that the Networks of Centres of Excellence is a specially formulated win-win recipe founded on a sound platform, housed in a resourceful environment, and nurtured in caring skillful hands."

2003

1st Place: Nadeem Khattak, University of Alberta

"As a student affiliate of ISIS, I have gained immensely from the overall learning environment provided by this center of excellence.  Opportunities to conduct research as well as present in annual conferences and workshops while gaining from the networking of similar professionals has only enriched and polished my experience here as a student at the University of Alberta."

2nd Place: Keith Aguilera, University of Toronto

"...the concept of hundreds of researchers across Canada being connected by a common thread and driven by similar goals finally put my research into perspective.  It was no longer just a project conducted within the confines of a structural lab; it became the launch pad for me to be able to define my own goals and aspirations as a civil engineer."

2002 (two students tied for first place)

Vaibhav Banthia, University of Manitoba

"The ISIS/NCE program benefits young researchers, like me, by linking them to industry and business, enabling them to gain valuable experience and skills for the new economy because our thinking broadens and we incorporate new ideas into our projects."

Nadine Ibrahim, University of Toronto
(also 1st Place Presentation)

"I have come a long way in such a short while, and I am honoured to be a part of a prestigious group of people at ISIS Canada, who are dedicated to their research and are forward thinking. In the process, I found the confidence and courage to embark on my own research aspirations."

2001

1st Place: Ahmed Debaiky, Queen's University

"My involvement with ISIS Canada has twice presented me with opportunities for further achievements. On one occasion, I was approached by an editor of the highly regarded magazine "Reinforced Plastics" after my presentation at the 39th SAMPE Conference in Long Beach, California. The magazine later published most of the work presented in their issue of September 1999. On a second occasion, my presentation at the ACMBS-III Conference had an overwhelming attendance and response.  It resulted in an invitation for future collaboration with NORUT Technologies Ltd., Navrik, Norway, offered by the Managing Director Dr. Geir Horrigmore."

2nd Place: Brea Williams, Queen's University
(also 1st Place Presentation)

"The four years I have worked in the ISIS Network have proven to be a great benefit to my research, networking and career opportunities. In addition to enhancing student work, ISIS has contributed positively to Canadian infrastructure since its initiation in 1995. Not only does ISIS strongly influence civil engineering, its mandate has far-reaching effects for students and the public at large."

Posters

2005

THEME 1

Most Creative
Amr El Ragaby, Rene Roy, Sherif El Gamal, Ahmed Kamal, Ahmed Debaiky
Université de Sherbrooke
"Structural Health Monitoring of Innovative Structures"

Clearest Message
Mazin Alwash, Kris Jackson
University of Saskatchewan
"Reliability Methods and Structural Health Monitoring in Bridge Management"

THEME 2

Most Creative
Aaron Kroeker
University of Manitoba
"Durability of GFRP Pins and Reinforcement in Concrete Heritage Structures"

Clearest Message
Ershad Chowdhury and Xiumei Duan
Queen's University
"Fire Performance of FRP Systems"

THEME 3

Most Creative
Ciyan Cui, Kien Vinh Duong, Sayed Mukhtar Homam
University of Toronto
"Complete Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures"

Clearest Message
Sarah Foster, Kevin MacLean
Queen's University
"ISIS Canada Educational Modules"

BEST OF CONFERENCE:
Ciyan Cui, Kien Vinh Duong, Sayed Mukhtar Homam
University of Toronto
"Complete Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures"

2004

GROUP A
Very Creative: University of Manitoba
Evangeline Rivera, Ashutosh Bagchi, Liting Han, Gregory Page

Clearest Message: University of Manitoba
Sara Gomez

Best of Group: University of Calgary
Kyle Schonknecht

GROUP B
Very Creative: Université de Sherbrooke
Ghofran Alchami, Pascale Bégué

Clearest Message: University of Alberta
Honglan Miao, Xia Jin

Best of Group: Carleton University
Hongpo Xu

GROUP C
Very Creative: University of Manitoba
Karim Helmi

Clearest Message: Dalhousie University
Geoff Jamieson, JingJian Qu

Best of Group: Université de Sherbrooke
Derek Tardif

GROUP D
Very Creative: University of Alberta
Tim Van Zwol, Zoulong Chou

Clearest Message: Queen's University
Brea Williams, Ershad Chowdhury

Best of Group and Best of Conference: University of Manitoba
Chad Klowak, Amjad Memon

2003

GROUP A
Very Creative: University of Calgary
Penelope Shrive

Clearest Message: Dalhousie University
Jeffrey Qu

Best of Group and Best of Conference: University of Manitoba
Bogdan Bogdanovic

GROUP B
Very Creative: Concordia University
Xin Yu

Clearest Message: Dalhousie University
Geoff Sarazin and Simon Yang

Best of Group: University of Calgary
Ehab Shaheen

GROUP C
Very Creative: Université de Sherbrooke
Nathalie Roy

Clearest Message: University of Manitoba
Andrew Ochonski, Dino Philopulos, and Nibong Ungkurapinan

Best of Group: Queen's University
Luke Bisby and Brea Williams

GROUP D
Very Creative: University of Manitoba
Scott Murison

Clearest Message: University of Alberta
Imran Khawaja

Best of Group: University of Toronto
Mukhtar Homam and Vikram Punshi

2002

GROUP A
Creativity: University of Ottawa
Xiaodong Zeng, Graham Ferrier, Shahraam Afshar

Clarity: University of Manitoba
Nibong Ungkurapinan, Ningguang Xu, Dino Philopulos

Best of Group: University of Toronto
Kumar Ghosh, Vikram Punshi

GROUP B
Creativity: University of Manitoba
Bogdan Bogdanovic

Clarity: University of Manitoba
Heather Crocker, Karim Helmi

Best of Group and Best of Conference: Queen's University
Luke Bisby, Brea Williams

GROUP C
Creativity: Queen's University
Jeyagenesha Gangkatharan, Dorian Tung

Clarity: University of Calgary
Penny Shrive

Best of Group: University of Alberta
Imran Khawaja, Marc Kuzik

GROUP D
Creativity: University of Toronto
Nadine Ibrahim

Clarity: University of Manitoba
Amjad Memon, Vaibhav Banthia, Chad Klowak

Best of Group: Université de Sherbrooke
Nathalie Roy

Presentations

2005

Best
Ahmed K. El-Sayed, Université de Sherbrooke
"Concrete Contribution to the Shear Resistance of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams"

Distinguished
Dave Bowen, University of Manitoba
"Design and Static Load Testing of a Steel Free Deck Constructed Using Partial Depth Precast Concrete"

Honourable
Andrew Kong, Queen's University
"Freeze-Thaw Behaviour of FRP-Confined Concrete Cylinders when Simultaneously Subjected to Sustained Axial Loads"

Best Graphics
Abu Bakkar Siddique, University of Saskatchewan
"Structural Health Monitoring of the Attridge Drive Overpass"

Andrew Kong, Queen's University
"Freeze-Thaw Behaviour of FRP-Confined Concrete Cylinders when Simultaneously Subjected to Sustained Axial Loads"