Monique is in her final year of Civil Engineering with a Digital Engineering minor at the University of Calgary, complemented by a degree in Earth and Environmental Science. She has demonstrated leadership and team collaboration through roles ranging from rugby captain to wildland firefighting and has practical experience in data science from her work with Suncor's Advanced Analytics team. Passionate about sustainability, Monique aims to leverage her skills in technology and data analysis to create impactful, sustainable solutions.
Determined, detail-oriented, and dependable, Patrick is a driven Civil Engineer with a passion for developing innovative solutions tailored to an ever-evolving world. Through a commitment to excellence and a keen eye for detail, Patrick seeks to leverage academic knowledge and practical skills to address the pressing challenges facing infrastructure and urban development, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and the natural environment.
Melissa is in her final year at the University of Calgary, majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in Energy and Environment Engineering. Over the past year, she has also been President of the Energy and Environment Engineering Students’ Association (EEESA). Alongside her academic commitments, Melissa has completed an undergraduate research work term and an internship in midstream oil and gas project development. Melissa hopes to embark on a career in developing and energizing sustainable and resilient communities
Dustin is completing the final year of his double major in civil engineering and commerce at the University of Calgary. Through leadership roles in academics and athletics as well as internships in land development and aviation, he has proven himself as a dependable, hardworking team player. Dustin hopes to combine his technical engineering skills with his business know-how to assist in the management and development of quality, sustainable infrastructure throughout his career.
Sylvan, a driven student completing a combined degree in Civil Engineering and Geology with a minor in Geophysics, blends his academic pursuits with hands-on experience in the energy sector. With a focused passion for geotechnical engineering, Sylvan aspires to shape sustainable infrastructure. Off-campus, he thrives on the rugby field, hockey rink, and by the tranquil waters, indulging in his love for fly fishing and the great outdoors.
Jack is a final year Civil Engineering major at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering. His degree includes a minor in Energy & Environment, encompassing aspects of sustainable energy and infrastructure development. His technical experience includes construction supervision and management, hydraulic and hydrological modelling, and tailings and surface water management design. Jack and his wife Mikyla have recently become parents to baby William.
Matt is finishing his final year at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering, where he is majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in Energy & Environment Engineering. Matt is an active member of the engineering community at the university through his role as a vice president of the Energy and Environment Engineering Student Association (EEESA). Additionally, he is always seeking new learning opportunities and has spent his early career in a wide variety of roles and industries from tracking nationwide seafood sales to leading the onsite civil work of a 300MW wind farm. Matt is eager to return to the working world and is hoping to combine his strong work ethic and industry experience to find a career that incorporates sustainability and energy.
Max is in his final year of Civil Engineering student at the University of Calgary, with a focus in Transportation and Environmental studies. His experience at the City of Calgary has given him valuable insights into real-world engineering projects, including road construction and traffic infrastructure. Max seeks to leverage his academic knowledge and practical skills to tackle pressing challenges in traffic infrastructure and urban development, while focusing on sustainability and environmentally-friendly solutions.
Dr. Alain Pietroniro currently holds the position of Professor and Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Water Systems at the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering. Prior to his academic appointment, Dr. Pietroniro served as the Executive Director of the National Hydrological Service (NHS) for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for 15 years. Dr. Pietroniro's research is primarily focused on improving, developing, and evaluating hydrologic models, understanding the sensitivity of water resources to climate variability and change.
Simon Michael Papalexiou, an Associate Professor of Natural Hazards at the University of Calgary, Canada, specializes in hydroclimatic extremes and variability. He develops stochastic models, downscaling schemes, and climate change diagnostics, contributing to over 80 articles in leading journals. Simon serves as an Associate Editor for Water Resources Research and the Journal of Hydrology and has led numerous sessions and workshops on stochastic modeling. He develops the CoSMoS software, a premier tool in stochastic modeling. His work has earned several awards and has been recognized in over 100 media outlets, including Science Magazine and AGU's Eos Science News Magazine.
Andrew Szojka is a professional engineer with a diverse background on full project life cycle, multidisciplinary detailed design and construction projects involving water management facilities for water supply and hydropower developments. Andrew brings 30 years of industry and consulting experience to his role as Specialist (Hydro) within TransAlta’s Canadian Growth team. Andrew is past president of the Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA), a Qualified Professional in dam safety community per the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) in Alberta and British Columbia and is an industry advisor to the Capstone Design Program of the University of Calgary.
Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge that our University is located on Treaty 7 Territory, which is the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations; the Tsuut’ina First Nation; and the Stoney Nakoda, which includes the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations. Treaty 7 is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta – Region III.
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[1] Evolve Power. "Tent Mountain Pumped Hydro Energy Storage." [Online]. Available: https://evolvepower.ca/what-we-do/tent-mountain-pumped-hydro-energy-storage/. [March 23, 2024].