This video was shown at the Engineers Canada Awards Gala in Vancouver on May 29, 2010. Video courtesy of Engineers Canada.
Mike Klassen (EngSci 1T0) is one of two students who received the Student Gold Medal Award from Engineers Canada. Like Jane Chui (EngSci 1T0), the other award recipient, Mike has shown incredible leadership as an engineering student. Mike served as Co-President of U of T’s Engineers Without Borders chapter, and played a key part in the creation of the Faculty’s new Energy Systems Engineering program and the Centre for Global Engineering. He also participated in the development of the Faculty’s “Promise to Future Generations.” In 2009, Mike spent three months in Zambia, assisting in projects to improve sanitation and reduce disease in the region.
Mike Klassen is one of six members of the U of T engineering community to receive Engineers Canada awards this year.
