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Alumni News
Alumni among finalists to become Canada’s next astronauts
Nine Dalhousie alumni are among the 72 individuals selected as finalists to join Canada’s astronaut corps. They have degrees from the Faculties of Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Health Professions.
Halifax Business Awards highlight successful alumni
Dal alumni were among the winners and finalists of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce awards. Learn about these outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs and their businesses.
Taking charge of Vancouver’s climate policy
As the city’s new climate change policy manager, environmental advocate Matt Horne (BEng’00) is at the helm of Vancouver’s vision to become the world’s greenest city.
Alumni take part in Rio 2016 Olympics
Five alumni are competing in this summer’s Olumpic Games in Rio de Janeiro, with four alumni involved behind the scenes as coaches, analysts and commentators.
Memorial U honours aviation leader
Aviation leader Joseph Randell (BEng’76, LLD’15) receives a special honour from Memorial University for his accomplishments in business.
Eleven-X leads “Internet of Things” charge
Ryan Hickey (BEng’97) of Eleven-X is playing a key role in creating the Internet of Things.
Bionic brace tops crowdfunding target
Chris Cowper-Smith (BSc’06, MSc’09) and Bob Garrish (BSc’05, MASc’12) surpass funding expectations for the world’s first bionic knee brace.
Yeatman’s tech gets federal funding
Paul Yeatman (BEng’92) of GeoSpectrum Technologies receives funding to take his eco-friendly oil and gas exploration technology to the next level.
Memory masters Andy Fong (BEng’06) and Angel Lai (BEng’06) train pupils in Hong Kong
The husband and wife, both recognized memory masters and Dal Engineering grads, run a memory training school in Hong Kong.
Mark de Jonge (BEng’09) named Air Canada athlete of the year
Mark de Jonge (BEng’09), world champion paddler and Dalhousie alumnus, has been awarded the 2015 Air Canada athlete of the year.