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This summer, the University of Windsor will host cutting-edge events aimed at advancing knowledge and expertise in the growing hydrogen energy sector.

Held at the Centre for Engineering Innovation, the Hydrogen Summer School 2025 offers two key courses for a variety of professionals.

The first, an introductory course, will kick off on April 24, while the intermediate, two-day course will follow on June 17 and 18. Organized in collaboration with the Turbulence Energy Lab, this educational event is designed to benefit students, researchers, utilities, system operators, and large energy prosumers alike.

The course will focus on key aspects of hydrogen technology, providing participants with insights into both the challenges and solutions related to the increasing demand for hydrogen as a clean energy source. This growing sector has seen exponential growth as global partners make substantial investments in infrastructure — projected to exceed $200 billion by 2030.

A summit will bring together stakeholders, enthusiasts, and experts from academia, industry, and the public sector to discuss the current challenges and refine existing solutions that promote responsible living.

The eighth Cleaner Earth and Atmosphere Conference is set for June 19 and 20 at the University of Windsor.

“The symposium promotes collaboration between engineering, business, and science,” says organizer David Ting, a professor of mechanical, automotive, and materials engineering. “By fostering interdisciplinary partnerships, we can address the most pressing global challenges with innovative, sustainable solutions.”

The Greater Essex County School Board has appointed Malek Mekawi, a third-year student of electrical and computer engineering, a trustee following the resignation of outgoing trustee Sarah Cipkar.

At 20, Mekawi becomes the youngest member of the 10-person board. He will represent wards 3, 4, and 10 until the next school board election, scheduled for October 2026.

Vice-president academic of the Engineering Student Society, he has long been passionate about both politics and education. He served as a student trustee for the board during the 2021-22 school year.

Nick Schembri and Josh Martin, students in the Department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering, were eager to get research experience early in their university careers. The two began working with professors Rupp Carriveau and Jacqueline Stagner in their first year of study and now, in just their second year, had the opportunity to present their findings before a room filled with industry leaders and academic experts.

The students were tasked with investigating North American grid outages and how the electrical grid is impacted at the neighborhood transformer level by new and disruptive loads. They were responsible for measuring grid vulnerability and providing a comprehensive analysis of their findings and writing journal papers.

“The students were given a significant responsibility early on, and they rose to the challenge,” says Dr. Carriveau. “They worked hard to collect data, analyze it, and present their findings to the research team.”