On October 3, 2013, the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) hosted the 8th Annual MSE Alumni-Industry Day at the University of Toronto. Over 20 alumni, industry associates and current Professional Experience Year (PEY) students gathered to share professional insights, advice and experiences with current undergraduate and graduate students.

As with previous years, Professor Jun Nogami, Chair, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, hosted a luncheon for all industry representatives just prior to the networking fair, where he provided the latest updates about the MSE curriculum, new faculty members, laboratory facilities and strategic research opportunities with industry. Alumni and industry representatives then engaged with over 200 undergraduate and graduate students in the Wallberg Building foyer later that afternoon.

One of this year’s representatives was recent alumnus, Alex Di Ilio (MSE 1T2 + PEY), an Engineering New Grad Trainee at Ontario Power Generation (OPG). “I remember being introduced to career opportunities at OPG at this very same event as a third-year student,” said Di Ilio. “It was an honour for me to return and attend MSE Alumni-Industry Day this year, now as an OPG employee, to discuss the rewarding and diverse opportunities available to MSE graduates.”

“The annual MSE Alumni-Industry Day is a very important and popular event for our students. This invaluable networking opportunity with alumni and professionals in the materials engineering industry provide our students with tangible examples and insights into the opportunities available to them as a result of their education,” said Professor Nogami. “I would like to express my sincerest thanks to all of our alumni and industry associates for taking their time to aid in the development of our future materials engineers.”