Meet Your Project Manager

Cassandra Koitsopoulos

(4th Year Engineering Chemistry)

Hi Sci’28!
 
My name is Cassandra Koitsopoulos and I am a 4th year Engineering Chemistry student. I am extremely excited to work with you all as a project manager for APSC 101 and APSC 103!
 
The past two summers I have been the APSC 103 development intern where I worked on creating all of the projects, project manager training modules, and some course material for APSC 103. I had the opportunity to develop some amazing new projects with external clients such as the Canadian Space Agency, the Toronto Police Department, UP360, Makers Making Change, and Utilities Kingston. I also got to design projects alongside many Smith Engineering and Applied Science Faculty members and student design teams. During the year, I will also be working as a teaching assistant for APSC 131, APSC 132, and APSC 221, as well as working on my thesis where I will be designing emulsions from protein nanofibers!
 
APSC 103 was my favourite course that I have taken here at Queen’s! In my first year, I had the privilege of working with NanoFabrication Kingston and CMC Microsystems to develop a solution to reduce damages and improve the printing capability of the micropipettes used by the SonoPlot Microplotter II. For APSC 103 last year, I worked as a PM for the Canadian Space Agency project where students got to work on designing an auxiliary traction mechanism for a lunar rover. APSC 101 and 103 are great courses as they teach many valuable skills such as problem-solving, communication, and project management. They also offer an opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts you have learned in class to real-world situations.
 
I hope to make a positive impact on your first year here at Queen’s! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I can be contacted at nc111@queensu.ca. I look forward to meeting everybody : )              

Roxolana Smyk

(5th Year Mechanical Engineering)

Hi Sci’28!  

My name is Roxy and I am going into my 5th year of Mechanical Engineering. The past two summers, I have worked as a research assistant at the Regenerative Engineering Lab and the Bone and Joint Biomechanics Lab. My projects have been focused on developing therapeutic strategies for the treatment of skeletal diseases like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.  

As someone super passionate about outreach, during my time at Queen’s, I have been involved with Robogals and Women in Engineering. Both these groups aim to increase the number of women pursuing engineering through various events, workshops, and networking opportunities! Outside of academics and clubs, you can find me at the ARC playing intermural sports or swimming at the pool.  

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at r.smyk@queensu.ca. I can’t wait to meet you all and welcome to Queen’s Engineering! 

Emily Garvin
(3rd Year Applied Mathematics and Engineering)
 
Hi Sci’28!
 

My name is Emily and I am in my third year of applied mathematics and engineering in the computers and communications stream. 

This past year I was a TA for APSC 142 and now I am one of the many people helping prepare for your arrival. I was an APSC 102 Development Intern this past summer, I wrote your Excel Word Assignment, updated all your APSC 102 labs, I am editing this website, and soon I’ll be one of your Project Managers!

I am so excited and I can’t wait to meet you all. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at emily.garvin@queensu.ca.

Mathew Palter

(4th Year Electrical Engineering with Internship) 

Hi everyone, my name is Mathew, a 5th Year Electrical Engineering Student with an internship. I am so excited to meet everyone and help guide you through APSC 100 and give any assistance throughout your first year. 
Over the summer I worked as a Change Management Analyst at Deloitte. My team and I helped implement and increase awareness of new technologies that helped increase employee productivity and efficiency. 
After my second year I went on an internship at Celestica, I worked as a project management intern for the Global Hardware Automation team, which entails ensuring projects are on track, tracking finances, creating trackers to help increase productivity and creating metrics for dashboards to help present the data in a meaningful way.  
 
APSC 100 is a great introduction to engineering design, as you gain an insight into multiple disciplines, which can help you decide what program you want to choose for 2nd year. It also enables you to develop your problem-solving skills and can help improve your communication and teamwork skills.  

Jessica Sanderson

(Sci ’23 Mechanical Engineering)

Hello Sci ’28!

My name is Jessica Sanderson, and I just finished my degree in Mechanical Engineering at Queen’s (Sci ’23). I am staying an additional year to finish my bachelor’s degree in World Languages where I will be focusing on Spanish, German, and maybe some Mandarin too for fun.

Travelling and languages are some of my passions, and this summer I am working in Darmstadt, Germany, at a particle accelerator research facility, where I am doing some CAD design. After third year in 2022, I did 15 months of QUIP with ATS Automation in Cambridge, Ontario where I worked as a PLC programmer for the nuclear and automotive industries. During the winter term of third year, I went to Singapore on exchange at Nanyang Technological University. In my free time, I enjoy baking and decorating cakes, snowboarding, working out, crocheting, hanging out with my friends, and of course planning my travels.

I am looking forward to working with everyone this year! Do not hesitate to reach out at 18jes5@queensu.ca or connect with me on LinkedIn. I am happy to help with questions about dual degrees, QUIP, internships abroad, and exchange opportunities.

Briar Harshaw

(3rd Year Civil Engineering)

Hello Sci’ 28 and welcome to Queen’s Engineering, you made it!

My name is Briar Harshaw, and I am in my 3rd year of Civil Engineering.

First-year engineering at Queen’s is an awesome experience, where you learn so much, get pushed to your limits, and make great memories! I am excited to share all that I have learned with you.

This past summer I worked as an engineering co-op student for the Engineering Facilities Environmental Services department in my city. During my role, I contributed to various projects, some including the installation of water mains and sewage systems, park renovations, and resurfacing projects.

Here at Queen’s, I am a part of the QUESST competition, as a Sponsorship Coordinator and a member of the Queen’s Bridge Building Team, for my second year now. I am hoping to join a girl’s LUG hockey team this year and encourage you all to get involved in the awesome clubs and teams Queen’s has to offer!

If you have any questions about first year, academics, or anything in general, please feel free to reach out to me anytime at briar.harshaw@queensu.ca! I can’t wait to be a part of your Queen’s engineering journey.

See you soon!

Michael Reynolds
(4th Year Biomechanical Engineering)
 
Hey Sci ’28!
 
I’m Mike, a fourth-year engineering student studying within the biomechanical option! I’m just coming back from a 16-month internship at Olympus, so I’m very excited to get the ball rolling with my academics. Throughout my internship, I worked on various projects surrounding supply chains, which probably sounds more boring than it actually is! 
 
At Queen’s, I am the Outreach manager for Queen’s Biomechatronics Engineering Team (QBMET), which I highly recommend to anyone looking for a design team join in their first year! Outside of Queen’s I’m into bodybuilding, and you’ll always have a high chance of seeing me at the ARC, which I also recommend you check out! I encourage you all to try and participate in school teams and clubs, you never know who you’ll meet in any of them. 
 
Welcome to Queen’s Engineering everyone! If you have any questions about your new endeavour at Queen’s, feel free to reach out to me at mike.reynolds@queensu.ca. 
Brandon Chung
(4th Year Mechanical Engineering with Internship)
 
Hey Sci’28! 
 
My name is Brandon and I am heading into my final year of Mechanical Engineering here at Queen’s. I am super excited to return as a Project Manager to work with all of you in APSC 100 Mod 1 & 3. This course has taught me both technical and interpersonal skills that have helped further develop my professional career. You will get the unique opportunity to work with real clients and gain valuable industry-related experience. As a PM, I hope to support your team throughout the project delivery process and provide guidance not only in this course but also outside of academics in discipline selection, career pathways, etc. 
 
Over the past two years, I’ve held multiple roles across different sectors. I interned as an engineering consultant at Technical Management Group (TMG) in the mining industry and served as a teaching assistant for MECH 210 (Mechatronics and Circuits) as well as a communication assistant for APSC 100. During my QUIP internship, I worked at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), where I supported Nuclear Projects and Fuel Handling, gaining significant experience in project management and technical field execution. Most recently this summer, I am a member of the 2024 cohort at the Queen’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program (QICSI) where I am building a startup! If you have questions about internships or wish to learn more about my experiences, please feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to share more!
 
Outside of academia, I have devoted my time to being a student-athlete for the Men’s Varsity Rowing Team. In addition, I have been a part of many different extra-curricular activities from being the Sponsorship Coordinator at CIRQUE (Conference on Industry and Resources: Queen’s Engineering), the Partnership Executive on QUANTT (Queen’s University Algorithmic Network & Trading Team), and a member of QSET (Queen’s Space Engineering Team). Other hobbies I have are powerlifting, hiking, and spending time outdoors. 
 
I look forward to meeting all of you and if you have any questions or just want to chat, feel free to email me at brandon.chung@queensu.ca. 
 
Welcome to Queen’s!
Paul Bennett
(5th year bio-mechanical engineering with Internship)
 
Welcome sci ’28,
 
My name is Paul Bennett, and I am entering my 5th year of mechanical engineering in the bio-mechanical stream and am also concurrently completing a Certificate of Law through Queen’s Faculty of Law. I am excited to work with you as a Mod 1 PM and hopefully give you as good of an experience as I was lucky to have in my first year!
 
I am returning this year from a 16-month internship at Ontario Power Generation, where I was fortunate enough to gain real-world work experience at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. I was part of the monitoring and diagnostics team and was personally responsible for analyzing sensor data to provide insight on short-term failures and long-run equipment degradation on all of the rotating machinery inside their fleet of nuclear, hydro, and thermal stations. Some previous work experience I had was with Schaeffler Aerospace Canada where I oversaw the production of flight-critical components for civilian and military aircraft. 
 
During my time at Queen’s, I was one of the executive members on the Queen’s BioMechatronics Team (QBMeT), which is dedicated to designing and constructing load-bearing leg exoskeletons for real-world applications. The team recently secured 2nd place in the Applied Collegiate Exoskeleton competition at Sherbrooke University! Joining a design team was a great experience for me to apply what I have learned in my classes to a real-world project and to meet other like-minded young engineers and is one thing I would highly recommend for all engineering students.
 
Some fun facts about me are that I love country music, going to the gym, cooking, and that I went to school with Justin Bieber.
Austin Hartley
(3rd Year Mining Engineering)
 
Hello first-year engineering students!
 
My name is Austin Hartley and I am just starting my third year of mining engineering here at Queen’s University. My academic interests lie in the chemical separation and extraction of metals from ore, and so I am in the mineral processing stream.  The APSC 101 project this year is a water treatment plant, and I must say, that sounds like it’s going to be a lot of fun to design and test.
 
I decided to apply to become a project manager when I was in first year and I was in APSC103. My project manager back then was fantastic, and his guidance really helped my team and I do well with the project and with the course. As such, I am very excited to have the opportunity to have my own group of first year students that I can help and guide the same way he did for my peers and I. 
Conor Murphy
(3rd Year Biomechanical Engineering)
 
Hey Sci ‘28,
 
My name is Conor Murphy and I’m a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student, starting the Biomechanical option.
 
Some activities I have done at Queen’s include soccer and basketball intramurals, and Queen’s Engineering Competition. I also was an instructor for Science Quest, which is a STEM camp run by the Engineering Society for youth in the Kingston area. 
 
APSC 101 is a valuable course that will help improve your problem solving and collaboration skills. It can be a great way to make lasting connections, as I am still friends with my 101 teammates two years later. 
 
Outside of academics I can often be found at the ARC playing basketball or working out. I am a big Raptors fan and I enjoy watching NBA and NFL games. I’m excited to be a Project Manager and look forward to meeting you all. If you have any questions feel free to reach out at 21cwm8@queensu.ca.
 
Welcome to Queen’s!

Eden Duffy

(4th year Mechanical Engineering with Internship)

Hey Sci’ 28 and welcome to Queen’s Eng! 

My name is Eden, and I’m a 4th year Bio-Mechanical Student. I just completed my 16 month internship at Celestica and I am super excited to meet you all this coming year!

APSC 100 is a great course to start developing your problem solving skills and is a great break from your regular classes to work on a cool project as a group!

I love being outdoors, going to concerts and hanging out with friends! My fav study spot is the ILC 3rd floor lab and you can frequently find me at the Tea Room because they have the best bagels on campus (by far).

If you have any questions or just want to chat, you can reach me at 19eljd@queensu.ca, I look forward to meeting you all!

Carson Nyeboer
(4th Year Mechanical Engineering with Internship)
 
Hey Sci ’28!
My name is Carson Nyeboer, and  I’m entering my 4th year of Mechanical Engineering here at Queens after completing a 16-month internship at Ontario Power Generation! At OPG, I was the System Responsible Engineer (SRE) for the Chlorination System, and I also had stints as the SRE for the Water Treatment Plant, and the Inactive and Active Drainage Systems. Most of my time was spent troubleshooting system issues, performing risk analyses, and creating more effective means to complete maintenance. 
 
Outside of work and school, I enjoy playing sports such as hockey, golf, and squash, and participating in intermural volleyball! I also enjoy a wide variety of music, and I’m always looking for more so feel free to send me your favourites!
 
I’m excited to meet you all, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the upcoming school year, or just want to chat. Just email me at c.nyeboer@queensu.ca!
 
Emma Babbitt
(4th Year Civil Engineering with Internship)
 
Hi Sci’28 and welcome to Queen’s Engineering! I am very excited to meet you all this September!
 
My name is Emma, and I will be starting my fourth year of Civil Engineering this fall.  Over the past 16 months, I completed an internship at Jewell Engineering. I worked in the land development department, where I helped design subdivisions and site plans. More specifically, my role involved transportation and stormwater management engineering design. I also helped update floodplain mapping for different lakes and creeks just outside of Kingston! All of these projects required the teamwork, problem-solving, and report writing skills that you learn in APSC 101/103, so I am looking forward to helping you develop these skills so that you can be successful in your future careers. 
 
In my spare time, I like to play intramurals, go for runs, spend time with friends, and explore Kingston! I am a huge basketball fan (embarrassingly still a Raptors fan these days), but also love watching football and soccer. I am a member of various clubs and teams on campus, and I encourage you to join a club or team that aligns with your interests, as some of my best memories at Queen’s have come from my extracurriculars.  
 
Please feel free to reach out to me at 19eb29@queensu.ca to ask any questions. I’m looking forward to working on projects with you! 
 
Oreoluwa Fowler 
(4th Year Mechanical Engineering with Internship) 
 
Hey Sci’28! I hope you had an amazing summer and welcome to Queen’s Engineering!
 
My name is Oreoluwa, and I’m excited to work with all of you as a project manager for APSC 101 and APSC 103. I am in my 4th year of mechanical engineering, and previously completed a 12-month QUIP internship at SnapCab and a summer internship at Queen’s Facilities.
 
Outside of school and work I like to cheer on my fantasy sports teams, cook 3 course meals, serenade my friends on the piano, play basketball (yes I can dunk), and I’m the Co-president of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter at Queen’s.
 
I took on this role because I remember what it was like to be a in first year, feeling anxious and uncertain about everything. Back then, my group members and project managers helped make the course enjoyable for and helped me grow into who I am today. Now, it’s my goal to pay it forward, and connect with some incredible people along the way.
 
Looking forward to meeting all of you in the fall. Cheers!

Ben Beschta

(3rd Year Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Hello Sci’28!

My name is Ben Beschta, and I am in my third year of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The engineering journey at Queen’s has been incredible, and APSC 101 and 103 have been amazing in shaping my skills and knowledge. These courses are designed to challenge you and help you grow, and I am here to support you every step of the way!

In the past year, I have served as a Teaching Assistant for APSC 141 and APSC 142, and now, I am excited to take on the role of Project Manager for APSC 101. I am genuinely excited to meet all of you and help you navigate through this exciting first phase of your academic journey.

Outside of academics, I enjoy playing squash, swimming, and playing pool. I look forward to meeting you and making this a great experience. Please feel free to reach out to me at ben.beschta@queensu.ca if you have any questions!

Jack Bellefeuille
(4th Year Mechanical Engineering with Internship)
 
Hey Sci ’28!
 
My name is Jack Bellefeuille and I am in my final year of Mechanical Engineering. I am returning from a 1-year internship at Nienkamper, a furniture design company located in Toronto. During my internship, I was primarily responsible for the development process for new products, from initial designs in SolidWorks, to 3D-printing  prototypes, and the manufacturing process of final products. 
 
In my 3rd year, I was a member of the Queen’s Racing Formula SAE Team, helping with the manufacturing of suspension components. I look forward to being a part of the team again this year.
 
Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending time outdoors. Whether its running, playing disc golf, or participating in intramurals.
 
I look forward to meeting you all, and welcome to Queen’s!

Ross Jones

(3rd Year Engineering Physics)

Hi Sci’ 28 – Welcome to Queen’s Eng!

My name is Ross, and I am in my third year of Engineering Physics in the mechanical sub-discipline. You’ve made an awesome choice by joining Queen’s Engineering, and I can’t wait to be your Project Manager for your first engineering design courses.

I grew up in London, Ontario, but for the past two summers, I’ve been living and working in Kingston. This summer, I worked at a regenerative medicine company called Octane, where I contributed to a tissue engineering project aimed at automating the creation of orthopedic implants. Every day I apply the skills I learned in my first-year design courses to the work I am doing with Octane! In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, hanging out with friends, and getting outdoors.

The first-year design courses were the highlight of my first year, and I’m excited to help you navigate through them, offering my support and experience to make your projects successful and enjoyable.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at ross.jones@queensu.ca

Looking forward to a great year ahead with you!

Nicole Lloyd
(3rd year Electrical Engineering)
 
Hi Sci’28!! Welcome to Queen’s!
 
My name is Nicole and I am in my 3rd year of Electrical Engineering. I am very excited to meet all of you and am looking forward to working with you as a project manager for APSC 101 and APSC 103. 
 
This summer I worked at Professional Engineers Ontario as a summer intern doing project management. It was awesome to learn about engineering regulation in Ontario, and the P.Eng process. I used the skills I learnt in APSC 101 and 103 everyday this summer, and am grateful for the solid foundation in communication and professionalism these classes provided. 
 
Outside of class, you might find me playing intramural basketball or hockey, and swimming at the pier! As well, I love cheering on the PWHL Toronto team and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
 
Congratulations on becoming a Gael!! The community at Queen’s and specifically Smith Engineering is amazing. Whether it’s Orientation week or your first exam season there are so many people around to support and build you up, including your project managers.
 
Looking forward to September, and if you have any questions feel free to reach me at 21nal6@queensu.ca
Nathan Harrison
(3rd Year Computer Engineering)
 
Hi Sci’28, and welcome to Queen’s!
 
My name is Nathan, and I’m in my 3rd year of Computer Engineering. APSC 101 and 103 are amazing courses that teach you skills you won’t get anywhere else in your degree, and I’m excited to be a part of that.
 
I spent the past summer working as an undergraduate student researcher at Ingenuity Labs. There I dealt with applying artificial intelligence to computer vision problems in an industrial context. Helping to develop novel techniques into a product usable in real world applications takes a unique set of skills that APSC 103 especially helps develop alongside your other courses.
 
In my free time I like to develop apps, which started with my APSC 103 project. I also love to get outdoors for biking, running, or skiing depending on the weather.
 
I met a lot of friends in APSC 101 and 103, and learned many important skills for the rest of my education and beyond. These courses were my favourite in 1st year, and I hope I can help to make it the same for you.

Alexis Paredes

(3rd Year Mechanical Engineering)

Hey Sci ’28, welcome to Smith Engineering!

My name is Alexis, I’m in my third year of Mechanical Engineering in the general option. Throughout my time at Queen’s, I’ve gotten involved in various positions within the Engineering Society. I am currently the Engineering Mental Health Steward for third year Mechanical Engineering, the Operations Manager at Clark Hall Pub, and one of two Logistics Coordinators on the FREC Committee (I hope you’re all registered for Orientation Week)!

Outside of school I serve in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Armoured Cavalry soldier. I work part time in Kingston and I’ve worked full time the last two summers doing military recruiting!

I’m so excited to be part of your Queen’s engineering journey and I am ready to support you through your first year and APSC100! Feel free to reach out (21alsp@queensu.ca) if you have any questions or just want to chat!

Jack Webster 

(5th Year Electrical Engineering with Internship)

Hi Sci ’28!

My name is Jack, and I am a fifth-year electrical engineering student at Queen’s. I am excited to meet you all and see you around campus.

I am just finishing up a 16-month internship at MEDATech in Collingwood, Ontario, where I’ve had the opportunity to design electrical and control systems for mobile equipment. I look forward to leveraging this experience to assist with your APSC100 projects.

Outside of academics, I enjoy being outdoors, participating in intramural sports and contributing to the Relectric design team.

Cheers to a good year ahead and feel free to reach out with any questions (19jhw4@queensu.ca).

Aidan Dearlove

(3rd year Civil Engineering with Internship)

Hey Sci’28!

My name is Aidan Dearlove (He/Him), and I’m starting my third year of civil engineering this year.

I have just finished a 16-month professional internship through QUIP (Queen’s University Internship Program) where I worked as a grading examiner with the City of Ottawa, reviewing grading and servicing plans for all sorts of build permits for the downtown region. This has given me a strong grasp of types of plans you’ll see in the industry alongside the many personalities of engineers you may run into. If you ever have any questions about finding industry work or pursuing an internship through QUIP, feel free to reach out, whether you’re one of my group members or not!

This is my first time TAing, so I look forward to learning alongside all of you! I found APSC 101 and 103 very engaging in my first year, and I look forward to seeing how you all choose to approach the problems you’ll face as you make your way through the engineering design process.

Outside of class, you might see me in uniform marching with Queen’s Bands or supporting the Gaels at football games! In my free time I enjoy writing and playing TTRPGs, so if you ever want to derail a meeting, ask me about D&D or worldbuilding (please don’t weaponize this critical weakness). I also have a minor houseplant addiction, so if any of your plants are wilting on you feel free to come to me for plant first-aid.

I’m looking forward to meeting all of you in September! Feel free to reach out anytime at aidan.dearlove@queensu.ca if you have any questions about courses, Kingston, or university life as a whole! I can’t wait to welcome you all to Queen’s.

Alexandra Costache

(4th Year Computer Engineering)

Hi Sci’28!

My name is Alexandra, and I’m a 4th year Computer Engineering student. I’m really looking forward to working with you all as a project manager this year! This summer I worked as a Technology Summer Analyst at Accenture where I got the chance to work under two project mangers in the Data & AI division. I was able to work on projects from inception to completion and help automate data behind one of their AI products.

I think that the APSC 100 courses are some of the most valuable courses in the program. They can pull you out of your comfort zone and help you gain professional, technical, and problem-solving skills that you’ll continue to use throughout your careers. I’m so excited and can’t wait to meet you all.

Aerish Aneja

(5th Year Applied Mathematics with Internship)

Hi Sci’28!

My name is Aerish, and I’m a fifth-year Apple Math student, Mechanics option. I’m returning to Queen’s after a 16-month internship working as a Product Engineering Intern at Hanon Systems in Belleville. My role was to work with Product Engineering to develop air conditioning parts for Electric Vehicles.

I’ve spent the last year building many skills, and I have learned the importance of soft skills needed to be a successful engineer. My technical skills, such as Fluid Mechanics or Thermodynamics knowledge are important but Engineering is so much more than that. It’s a lot of report writing, working with a team, and building strong communication skills; all skills you’ll start to learn in APSC 100.

Throughout my time at Queen’s, I was a Director for Queen’s Space Conference and worked with Queen’s Space Engineering Team as well. As you might be able to tell, I love researching all the advancements we’re making in the aerospace industry in my free time. Outside of school, I love to read, cook, or simply walking along the lake.

I’m very excited to be your Project Manager next year and guide you through the beginning of your Queen’s Engineering journey. While the first year is tough, it truly is an amazing experience that goes by much faster than you realize. I’m here to support you and would love to share my fifth-year wisdom (aka the best snack spots on campus).

I’m very excited to meet you all, and feel free to reach me at aerish.aneja@queensu.ca for any questions!

Alex Ventin

(4th Year Civil Engineering)

Hi Sci’28

My name is Alex and I’m in my fourth year of civil engineering and I just returned from an exchange semester in Singapore. I’m super excited to be a TA for APSC 101 and APSC 103 this coming year. These courses teach you so much and I can’t wait to help you along the way. 

Outside of school, I am a varsity athlete on the triathlon team and recently completed a half Ironman in July. I’ve been a part of many different clubs on campus including Queens global energy conference, Queens concrete canoe team, and Queens university business and engineering. Additionally, I am a personal tutor for EngLinks in APSC 111, APSC 162, and APSC 182 and I’m an intramural referee for volleyball. 

Happy to answer any questions you guys might have and feel free to reach out about anything. Best of luck in your first year! 

20av23@queensu.ca

Adam McKinley
(3rd Year Engineering Physics)
 
Hey Sci 28′, welcome to Queen’s!
 
My name is Adam McKinley and I’m in 3rd year studying Engineering Physics. In first year, I found APSC 101 and 103 to be exciting opportunities to work with classmates on creating and implementing engineering solutions. I am looking forward to working through tough engineering problems with you all. 
 
I am super passionate about getting involved. Last year I held a position on the Eng Phys Discipline Student Council as the BED Fund Rep., where I helped allocate money to improve the department for Eng Phys students. This year I am the Director of Finance for the Engineering Society, which involves overseeing the financial operations of EngSoc and its affiliate groups. If you are looking for additional ways to get involved around Queen’s, feel free to ask! 
 
I can’t wait to meet everyone, see you in September!
 

Matthew Fticar

(4th Year Mechanical Engineering with Internship)

Hello everyone!

My name is Matthew Fticar and I am a mechanical engineering student returning from a 16-month long internship for my final year at Queen’s. I did my internship at Ontario Power Generation at the Darlington Nuclear Generation station and I worked in mechanical plant design.

At Queens, I have been a part of the SparQ maker space, Queens Space Engineering team (QSET) and the First Year Projects Coordinator program (FYPCO). If you have any questions about these feel free to reach out and ask me!

I enjoy sports (hockey, football, soccer, golf), the outdoors, and travelling. In my 3rd year, I did a semester abroad at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland and got to explore Europe while learning engineering from a different teaching style.

APSC 100 will help you develop critical skills in your career and is a great way to meet your fellow classmates. Congratulations on starting your journey and I am looking forward to meeting you all!

Grace Mior
(3rd Year Electrical Engineering)
 
Helllooooo Sci ‘28!
 
Welcome to your first year of Queen’s Engineering! My name is Grace and I’m in my third year of electrical engineering. APSC 101 and 103 were some of the classes that taught me the most at Queen’s, so I’m excited to be a PM and help teach the engineering design process.
 
Outside of the classroom, I love to get involved on campus. This year, I’m co-chair of the Queen’s University Engineering Sustainable Solutions and Technologies Conference and a returning Engineering Mental Health Steward for Elec ‘26. I’ve attended a few conferences as well, including the Queen’s Engineering Conference (QEC), Ontario Engineering Conference (OEC), and the First Year Integration Conference (FYIC). Getting involved on campus is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and help contribute to the community!
 
I’ve also completed 2 hardware internships at Ciena and worked as the Ciena Campus Ambassador for Queen’s in my second year. I’m excited to answer any career questions you may have.
 
In my free time, I like to rock climb and play hockey. I’m excited to meet you all in the fall!
Hubert Starosta
(3rd Year Computer Engineering)
 
Hey Sci’28!
 
My name is Hubert, and I am going into my third year of Computer Engineering. I spent the summer working at a machine shop as a Solidworks designer, utilizing skills I learned during my first-year courses. I’m excited to meet you all and help you guys succeed in your courses as a Project Manager. 
 
In my spare time I enjoy spending time outdoors, doing activities such as skiing, hiking and windsurfing. I play intramural volleyball and watch basketball. I also love working on small projects with electronics and programming aspects.

Lily Girard

(3rd Year Civil Engineering)

Hello Sci ’28, and welcome to Smith Engineering! My name is Lily, and I’m entering my third year of Civil Engineering. 

This past summer, I worked at the new Vancouver Art Gallery project as a student project coordinator for Ledcor Construction Ltd. Everything I’ve learned in APSC 101 and APSC 103 has been applicable to this role. Technical writing, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and other important skills are among the many that you will gain in these courses. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did, and I hope you’re excited to learn in this new fast-paced environment!

A little bit about myself: I’m the third-year Civil Engineering Mental Health Steward, I work at the Tea Room, I was a FREC, and I’m on the executive team of the Queen’s Concrete Canoe Team. Outside of school, I love paddle boarding, swimming, skiing, and spending time with friends and family, and you can always find me at the ARC! 

I’m so excited for all of you and for your year ahead. I wish you all the best and can’t wait to meet you!

James Jung

(4th Year Mechanical Engineering with Internship)

Hello Sci’28!

I’m James and I’m in my final year of Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanical option). I’ve grown to love my time at Queen’s and this course played a big role in getting me started as a 1st year student. I am extremely excited to work with you all as a project manager for APSC101 and 103!

I just completed a 16-month internship working as a Mechanical Engineer at Veoneer Canada Safety Systems, a tier 1 safety sensor supplier for Ford, GM, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, and Stellantis. I worked in the New Product and Process Introduction department where I undertook various projects of new equipment and product validation. I worked closely with a multi-disciplinary team of 6 engineers and the skills I learned in APSC101/103 were extremely useful. 

This past summer, I got into running and ran my first half-marathon (sub 2 hrs). I also picked up pickleball as studies have shown that it is one of the fastest growing sports right now. In my spare time, I enjoy playing badminton and tennis, exploring the city, going to restaurants with friends, and doing work at coffee shops. 

I’m looking forward to meeting you in September and hope the skills you learn in this course will be of great value to you as you progress as an engineer.

Robyn Wallgren
(4th year Applied Mathematics and Engineering with internship)
 
Hi Sci’ 28! I hope you are all excited start your first year of engineering.
 
My name is Robyn, and I am in my final year of Applied Mathematics and Engineering.  Over the past year, I have been interning at Inspire Resources, a start-up company working on implementing a systems engineering approach to mining.  In previous years, I have also completed a civil engineering internship at counterpoint engineering.  I will never look at parking lots the same.
 
I’m sure everyone will tell you about how important Mod 1 and Mod 3 are due to the skills that you learn in these courses, and they are 100% right.  Being able to work in a group and complete engineering projects from start to finish are skills that are critical to your success in both the workforce and in engineering (partially because you must complete this course).  They are skills that have helped me so much in my employment and I hope you use this course as a sandbox for all the soft skills you wish to develop.
 
Outside of work and school, I play soccer and ultimate frisbee.  I’m also an avid reader, if you’ve got any good book recommendations please pass them along.  I have also recently been getting really into following the NHL.
 
I look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you.  If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at 19raw2@queensu.ca.  See you soon.

Anthony Rozdeba

(4th Year Mechanical Engineering with Internship)

Hey Sci’ 28

My name is Anthony and I’m going into my final year of Mechanical Engineering. I’ll be a Project Manager TA for APSC 101/103.

I’m super excited to be a TA. I learned a lot from these classes when I took them in first year, and I hope you will too.

A bit about me:

  • Completed 2 exchanges at Queen’s
    • London School of Economics
    • City University of Hong Kong
  • QUIP and summer internship at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
  • Love sports, reading, and cooking (ask me for recipes)

First year can be scary. Go out there, meet some new friends, and try new things!

If you ever need me for a chat, please feel free to reach out.

Luke Chennette

(4th Year Electrical Engineering with Internship)

Hey Sci ’28! 

My name is Luke and I’m going into my 4th year of electrical engineering (ECEi). I’m returning from a 16-month internship at Honda of Canada Manufacturing, where I got the opportunity to manage investment projects and work with a variety of industrial equipment, like robots, PLCs and computer vision cameras.

It’s been a great experience and I’m looking forward to coming back to Queen’s to share and build on the knowledge I’ve gained. 

In my free time, I love listening to and playing music. I play guitar and write/produce songs, both for myself and in a rock band at Queen’s. I also enjoy playing hockey and rock climbing.

I’m super excited to meet everyone in the fall! Looking forward to helping you through your first term here. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at luke.chennette@queensu.ca.

Andrew Lumb

(4th Year Mechanical Engineering with Internship)

Hello Sci ’28.

Welcome to Smith Engineering! My name is Andrew Lumb and I’m very excited to be one of your project managers for APSC 103 in the winter term. I will be entering my fourth year of mechanical engineering, general stream, after completing a 16-month internship at Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Here, I worked in the New Product Industrialization department designing and maintaining tire manufacturing specifications.

In my spare time I enjoy all things sports, including hockey, F1, football, golf and many more. I have also been a part of the Queen’s BioMechatronics Engineering Team (QBMET) and am hoping to join the Formula team in the fall.

I look forward to meeting you all and if you want to reach out, you can contact me at my email 19aml18@queensu.ca.

Lua Camargos

(4th Year Biomechanical Engineering)

Hi Sci ’28!! My name is Lua Camargos and I am in my fourth year of mechanical engineering in the biomechanical stream and I am so excited to get to work with you as a project manager. Welcome to Queen’s Engineering! 

I have spent this past summer as a building performance consultant at Impact Engineering, a consulting company focusing on carbon reduction and clean energy in building retrofit projects. In my role I was focused on energy use analysis to determine recommended energy conservation measures for prospective clients.  

During my time at Queen’s, I have been involved with the Queen’s Women in Applied Science and Engineering Conference as a coordinator and later co-chair to help create a more inclusive and equitable environment in engineering. In both professional and student organization roles, the skills I learned through APSC 100 have been invaluable.

Outside of school I love sewing and clothing design, reading, spending time with friends, and you can always find me at the arc!

I look forward to meeting you and helping you through your first year!