Friday, November 9, 2012

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Winners of 1st Student Essay Competition On Geothermal Energy Announced

The 1st Geothermal Student Essay Competition held by the Pacific Center for Geothermal Education & Research at the University of British Columbia, is now closed. Only two essays satisfied all seven criteria and were deemed of merit to win full awards. Two honorary awards were granted for essays worthy of consideration. Two additional awards were granted in appreciation for the students’ participation. The results from the judging committee are as follows:

Full Award Recipients:
  • 1st Prize Winner (CAN $2,500): Nathaniel Lindsey, University of Edinburgh
  • 2nd Prize Winner (CAN $1,500): Michael Fang, University of British Columbia
Honorary Prize Winners ($150 Gift Certificate)
  • Juan Garcia, University of British Columbia
  • Sarah Thomson, University of British Columbia
Participation Prize ($50 Gift Certificate) Recipients:
  • Mauricio Vaccaro, University of Pisa
  • Nasim Arianpoo, University of British Columbia