Travis DeWolfe represented the University of Windsor in the provincial Three Minute Thesis competition.
Travis DeWolfe represented the University of Windsor in the provincial Three Minute Thesis competition.
The winners of the 2017 Three Minute Thesis competition held March 28 in the Ambassador Auditorium display their trophies: Christopher Cameron of English language and literature placed second, Travis DeWolfe of chemistry and biochemistry placed first and Mary Ann Zokvic of human kinetics placed third.
The winner of this year’s Three Minute Thesis competition at the University of Windsor is examining how supercomputers can be used to combat superbugs.
Chemistry and biochemistry master’s student Travis DeWolfe took home the $1,000 top prize and will represent the University at the provincial final, April 12 at the University of Waterloo.
“I’m just kind of flabbergasted, really,” DeWolfe said following the competition. “All of the competitors here were fantastic and so to watch them all and hear my name announced was surreal.”
UWindsor contestants will showcase their research and presentation skills in the Three Minute Thesis competition, March 28 in the CAW Student Centre.
UWindsor contestants will showcase their research and presentation skills in the Three Minute Thesis competition, March 28 in the CAW Student Centre.
Contractors Jones Demolition have begun preparation for the demolition of Cody Hall, beginning with the Hazard Materials Abatement (HAZMAT), says project administrator Mark Rudkin of Facility Services.
HAZMAT abatement requires specialized training and equipment. Cody Hall, a former residence, is slated for demolition during the summer.
“The heavy work won’t start until after semester’s end,” Rudkin says. “We have every intention of minimizing the disruption to the campus.”
