Sinclair journalism bursaries. UAV Concordia. Metal foams.
Concordia in the news
Posted on May 4, 2016
University affairs
Various issues concerning Concordia University are often reported on by news outlets. Here is the most recent coverage pertaining to the institution:
- Broadcaster Magazine reports the announcement of the creation by Montreal radio station CJAD of bursaries for Concordia journalism students. Six bursaries of $2500 each will be awarded to students in the Concordia journalism program over the next three years. The winners of this year's bursaries, Chris Aitkens and Nathalie Laflamme, will also join CJAD News this year for a summer internship. André Roy, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, is quoted.
- Canadian Defence Review writes that the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems (UAV) at Concordia finished third in the operational phase of the Unmanned Systems Canada Student Competition in Southport, Manitoba, last weekend. A team of students from Université de Sherbrooke finished first.
- The Memorial University Gazette reports that Concordia student Ana Maria Medina Ramirez (applied science, mechanical engineering) placed first at a recent eastern regional Three Minute Thesis competition in St. John's, Newfoundland. Note that Ramirez' presentation, "Production of Metal Foams Using Dolomite”, has won her a berth in the Canadian 3MT Finals, with national judges currently reviewing her submission.