Jarett Dewbury (he/him), a third-year Engineering student majoring in Biomedical Engineering, is the Faculty of Engineering Co-op Student of the Year for his outstanding contributions at the Tadesse Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Kennedy Taylor (she/her), a fourth-year Arts and Business student majoring in Legal Studies, is the Faculty of Arts Co-op Student of the Year! She received this award in recognition of her dedication and innovative work integrating AI into health care at Coeus Health.
Sarah Larochelle (she/her), a fourth-year Honours Kinesiology student with a Medical Physiology Minor, is the Faculty of Health Co-op Student of the Year! Her dedication to patient care and clinic efficiency at PhysioMira Physiotherapy earned her this distinction.
Linda Wang (she/her), a third-year Computer Science student, is the Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Math! Her incredible work at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) played a pivotal role in developing one of the company’s first generative AI (GenAI) use cases in human resources (HR).
Michelle Kao (she/her), a third-year Physics and Astronomy student, has been recognized as the Faculty of Science Co-op Student of the Year for her outstanding contributions at the National Research Council, Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre. Michelle is also the 2024 winner of the Experiential & Work Integrated Learning Ontario (EWO) Co-op Student of the Year.
Hoang Do (he/him), a third-year Environment and Business student, is the Faculty of Environment Co-op Student of the Year! Hoang received this award in recognition of his dedication and innovative work in advancing sustainability initiatives at Purolator.
By: Aadya Dixit | 5 min read
Stephanie Davis (she/her) is a Master of Public Service student in her second year. Co-operative and Experiential Education is recognizing her as the Faculty of Arts Co-op Student of the Year for her remarkable work at the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs. Stephanie discusses her determination to make a difference and how it led to her making great strides in her co-op role.
By: Aadya Dixit | 5 min read
Frances Hallen (she/her) is the Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Engineering this year. In her fourth year of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Frances excelled during her work term at EDF Renewables. By combining her strong analytical skills and desire to solve social issues, Frances was able to make an impact while continuing her learning.
By: Aadya Dixit | 6 min read
This year’s Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Health is fourth-year Health Studies student Danielle Lebowitz (she/her). Danielle’s incredible work with patient genetic testing at Sunnybrook Hospital coupled with her consistency and dedication has earned her this prestigious award.
By: Aadya Dixit | 5 min read
Avery Sudsbury’s (she/her) passion and curiosity for the waste industry, demonstrated during her work term at the Engineering and Environmental Services, Region of Waterloo, has earned her the title of Co-op Student of the Year for the Faculty of Environment. Avery shares the importance of making people aware of the effect they have on the environment and the value of mentorship.