Since 1991, the hundred or so students who have participated in the University of Sherbrooke’s Ingénierie Sans Frontières (ISF-Engineers Without Borders) have travelled the world in the hope of establishing lasting economic ties among Québec-based businesses and the countries they visited. The 2000 mission of Engineers Without Borders provided tangible proof of economic globalization when ISF team members travelled to Brazil for the first time, mandated with selling Québec entrepreneurship. To date, more than 250 companies, including Bombardier, Domtar, Enerkem, Royal-Mat and Teccart have benefited from the international visibility offered by ISF. During their sojourn, IFS 2000 mission members took the opportunity to visit the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Curitiba and Ignacu.
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When Mathieu Boivin and Karik Roberge, recent mechanical engineering graduates of the École Polytechnique de Montréal, decided to explore the aerodynamics of road tractors used to haul semi-trailers, they were completely unaware of the interest their work would generate. By developing a rear dragfoiler known as a BoatTail that is installed on a semi-trailer, they drew the attention of the entire North American road carrier industry, and with good reason. In addition to decreasing the overall drag of a semi-trailer and associated turbulence, the BoatTail also engendered fuel savings of 5 to 7 % annually, or $1,500 to $3,000.
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Students in public communications attending Laval University have the opportunity to explore a direct introduction to the professional world of communications. For nearly fifteen years now, the Préambule communication communications agency has offered opportunities for hands-on experience to hone the professional skills of budding communications specialists. This student-run agency provides a stepping-stone for the entry of future communications specialists into the job market. During the last year, the agency completed over 180 contracts, doubling agency income, exceeding $120,000.
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