On Tuesday, May 22, Engineering Society 'B' will hold by-elections for the positions of President and Vice President I Nominations: 8:30 am Wednesday,May 9 to 3:30 pm Monday, May 14 Campaigning: 8:30 am Tuesday, May 15 to I 3:30 pm Friday, May 18 Election: 8:30-4:30, Tuesday, May 22 For further Information, please contact the Chief Returning Orflcer at . the Engineering Society Office, CPH 1327, x2323 IRON WARRIOR DATES Issue Deadline Layout Published 2 Fri. May 18 Tues. May 22 Fri. May 25 3 Fri. June 1 Mon. June 4 Fri. June 8 4 Fri. June 15 Mon. June 18 Fri. June 22 5 Fri. June 29 Tues. July 3 Fri. July 6 Submission Guidelines If you want to write an article, please contact the editors well before the deadline. Try to edit your own article as much as possible. In order of preference, we accept MacWrite and Macintosh Word files, ASCII files mailed to engsoc@108 on Watstar or on DOS disks, and typed and handwritten documents. . . \ Page 2 Directions To begin, I'd like to thank a number of people who made this issue possible. You may have noticed that the first issue of the Iron Warrior is appearing a little earlier than usual this term. This caused a lot of stress, anxiety, and, near the end, panic; but, in true EngSoc fashion, everyone involved did their best to smooth the way for us. Thanks to everyone listed on the right for their extra effort, especially to loge and Brian for scaring up an amazing amount of advertising in so little time. Thanks to Paul "Well, if it's desperate ... " McKone of the EERC for the use of his time and resources, and to Cheryl, for letting us displace her from the offtce Macintosh. Thanks to Ted Timar, for being a font of wisdom and experience. And thanks to AJ., who managed to get an article to us in the midst of surviving a very trying week. Grown up at last? During the last term, one of the people I worked with received spccial recognition from the company (or having completed thirty years of service. Thirty years is a span of time that I cannot appreciate. As well, there was an early retirement incentive program while I was there. I cannot imagine working for that long, nor does the thought of being old enough to retire often enter my mind. But our perspective on time and age changes. As a child it took forever to get from Christmas to Christmas and from summer to summer. We couldn't imagine what it would be like to be old enough to go to high school or to drive a car. When we got to grade 9, it was graduation and independence that seemed far away: to be an adult. Throughout, the ultimate seemed to be being a grown-up: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Although we realize that there is no magic age when you suddenly become an adult (It didn't happen at 16, 19 or 20, and it won't happen at any other birthday.), we are essentially there. I don't feel grown-up, and it still surprises me to be referred to as an adult. But there are several signs that time is passing. Every now and then I am startled to realize that I am a "grown-up" in many wa s. Iron Warrior May 11, 1990 Onwards. In the past few months, a lot of attention has focussed on certain practices of Engineering Societies at Canada's universities. One of the most visible of these is the "traditional" engineering newspaper. Many people here at Waterloo have derived a lot of satisfaction from comparing the Iron Warrior to certain other newspapers, and from loudly trumpeting -the fact that we terminated our "traditional" paper five years ago (not entirely by choice, though). I'm not going to say that the Iron Warrior is the "best" engineering paper around, as some have claimed, bUI I do think it's near the top of the pile. There are concerns, though, that this might change. The standards and principles of the paper are maintained principally by tradition rather than a formal mandate. Without direction, the Iron Warrior might one day shift its emphasis away from engineering, and become just another newspaper. Worse yet, it might devolve into another Enginews. So, there's some talk in EngSoc of setting a mandate for the Warrior. It would be extremely arrogant, though ,' for one set of editors and EngSoc executives to try to freeze the paper into their ideal for all time. We need feedback from the Iron Warrior's reading public. Following are some of my thoughts about this. Technical and informative articles are the backbone of the paper. Every issue should contain a few of these to tell readers about things they may not have heard or thought about before. This keeps the emphasis on engineering and its practice, and reminds us about what we'll be doing after we get out of here. 1. I like to sleep. As children, our parents spend a lot of time convincing us to go to bed at night.and to settle down for our afternoon nap. I like naps now. When I am on vacation or have no plans for a day, I like to to have a short sleep in the afternoon. (Naps are also tempting when you are supposed to be studying.) All submissions, unless otherwise stated. become the property of the l.mD Warrior. which reserves the right 10 refuse publication of material which it deems unsuitable. The Iron Wmjor also rescrvers the riaht 10 edit arammar. spelling and portions of text that do not meet university standards. Authors will be notified of any major changes that may be required. All submissioDs and advertising cmquiries shbuld be forwarded to: Inm Warrjox Enaineeri.ns Society CPH 1327 Univenity of Waterloo WA'l"PJW')(). (laIario (Slt) ..... 162 News and announcements are important as well, but the campus has two other newspapers to keep us informed of general news. The Warrior should keep its news coverage down to items that interest engineers specifica1iy, and items that the more general papers might neglect. Opinion pieces are as important to the Warrior as to any other paper, but are slightly more restricted. Currently, opinion pieces are limited to the editorials, articles from the EngSoc executives, Point-Counterpoint articles where both sides of an issue are rationally and responsibly covered, and Letters to the Editor dealing either with previously appearing items, or with immediately IOpical EngSoc and engineering issues. Then there's humour. One of the most frequently heard complaints about the Iron Warrior is that it should be funnier. I agree. But if you come to expect humour in each issue, and get to the point where you have to have it, then you quickly find that you're lowering your standards and accepting items that may be both unfunny and, possibly, tasteless and needlessly offensive. For this reason, it's unlikely that humour will ever be expected from the Iron Warrior. We'll still be happy to publish it, though. If you have any comments about this, or something 10 say about the direction of the Iron Warrior, or comments on anything else in this issue, please let us know. As mentioned, we do accept Letters to the Editor, and we'd love to hear from anyone about anything. By the way: have a great summer.
EDITORS Linda Hachey John Kingdon ADVERTISING Brian Champ Inge Vangemeren PHOTOGRAPHY Lisa Anderson Kevin Johnson Mike Perello Peter Szakaly CONTRIBUTORS A.J. Baxter Dan BIosdale Catherine Burns Belinda Elysee-Collen The Dean Robert Greenwald Elmer Horvath 2. I am becoming more independent. I Lily Jung have a few pieces of furniture, my own Tupperware, and a cheque cashing card for Brie 1.angford the A&P. 3. There are a lot of weddings coming Sandy McKinney up. When I meet classmates from high Sean Murphy school, we have to spend time catching up on engagements, marriages and expected Karen Peck children. These are people my age, people Dave Stampe I grew up with. This time last year, no one close to Harvey Watson me was gelling married. Now each night I pray for five couples who are engaged. can no longer be discounted as somethmg that happens when you're grown up and older. All these weddings and plans for the future remind me how old I am. (I guess they also remind our parents how old they arc.) 4. I do things that I always associated with grown-up, older people. I have a credit card; I work in an office; I file income tax returns. I enjoy walks outside; I like quiet evenings alone or with friends. I can do absolutely nothing for several hours as a change from the pressures of the day. And the final factor - I don't like McDonalds anymore. Bul I still like the little 69 toys, so maybe I'm not as old as I thought. LAYOUT Brenda Beal (Manager) Jefferson Darrell Simon Lee Jacques Millette Loui Polic TedTimar DaveStampe Harvey Watson TYPESETIlNG Jamie Caceres (Manager) Glen Gagnon TedTimar CALENDAR Martin Zagorsek CARTOGRAPHER Rob Davis May 11, 1990 From the DEAN Dean Bill Lennox Welcome back! I hope that you had an enjoyable work experience and that you are ready to get down to the rigor of academic life once again. There are a number of informational items that I will, in future issues, report on. Obviously a key issue is the vsc. The results of last term's referendum were 95% in favour with a vOler turnout of 40%. I want to use this opportu!lity to say, on behalf of the Faculty, a sincere thank you for your support. Once again the leadership demonstrated so often by the Waterloo Engineering students in so many area i obvious to everyone. ... the leadership de';lOnstrated ... is obvious to everyone. I want to use this first issue of the Iron Warrior to draw your attention to the very serious issue of harassment - sexual, racial and/or other forms. This has always been an issue, but the recent tragedy at Ecole and the rather stupid events at other universities has brought national focus to this issues. Unfortunately, all it takes to tarnish years of effort in addressing this issue is the action of a few people. 1 believe Waterloo engineering has been at the forefront of recognizing these issues, and I am quite proud of the many initiatives you have taken. Obviously we need to continue this and do even more, but I believe it is important to draw your 'attention to this issue. Sexual harassment and racial are simply illegal and have no place in our society. Also the University Ethic Policy states that it is an offence to interfere with anyone's right to attend classes. Even a "sit-in" staged as a "fun" event is an offence according to this policy. I hope that we can use Orientation as an opportunity to make people aware of these , and I invite your suggestions and comments. Iron Warrior Page 3 The Wi nds of Change A.J. Baxter Vice President During the last four months. the profession of Engineering has had to take a long hard look at itself. Antics and publications that were previously considered moderately acceptable (OK, we didn't get expelled for them) are now causing the engineers of Canada to be branded with a very negative image. Over the years, most of the blatant sexist and discriminatory acts have been removed from the Engineering repertoire of "fun things to do" and the Human Rights Commission has removed visibl e inequality from the workplace. However, on December 6th, 1989, a tragedy occurred that caused many people to stop and say "Have we really eliminated the inequalities from our society?" The answer was a resounding NO. So, yet again, we set out on the long, tedious (but rewarding) path of social change. Lately, you may have been asking yourself "How will these cries for change affect the activities that we participate in as undergraduate Engineers?" or rather, "How come everybody is picking on us?" In response to these enquiries I have the following thoughts: our activities will be re-evaluated by the Engineering Society (your representatives) to ensure that what we do as engineering students is not construed as sexist, discriminatory, or illegal. One manifestation of this process is the modifications to our mascot, THE TOOL. The name has been changed slightly and the bearers are garbed in coveralls, silver hard hats and gold face coverings. Many have accused Eng Soc of bowing to pressure and being forced into change. I prefer to think that we re- evaluated our mascot, discovered that people (in the community) did not realize that RIDGID TOOL was a trademark of a line of tools produced by the Ridge Tool company but instead thought of the TOOL as a bunch of crude men glorifying the fact that they had a male sex organ. We know that the phallic interpretation of our mascot is not consistent with the real meaning behind the TOOL. but it is our duty to remove the possible misinterpretation that the name allows. There is no denying that problems exist within engineering. What I cannot understand is why the entire responsibility for the "cleanup" is being placed on the faculty's and students' shoulders. We should playa major role in the process, but there are more factors involved than can be controlled by the Engineering faculty. It is society's responsibility to educate children in a manner that does not limit a child's interests on the basis of gender. The primary and secondary schools require a .guidance system that helps encourage all students to maintain their maths and sciences along with their English and history. The profession of Engineering should be doing everything within its power to promote itself. We, as students, should be involved in the promotion of engineering as a field of study, and we should not inadvertently turn people off with misunderstood traditions. The process of correcting the faults of engineering cannot be carried out by one group. It requires the knowledge, enthusiasm and hard work of all members of society. So, the next time you hear of things happening that you feel undermine the spirit of engineering, sit back, look at them from the outside, and evaluate the whole picture. Money Matter$ Sean Murphy Treasurer Welcome back to Waterloo for another great summer term. Since it's the beginning of the term, it's time for the usual spew from the treasurer regarding the need for Directors' Budgets. ... as well as an oak bar with real bar stools, You may have noticed the reasons for this. There's a new big screen TV in POETS, as well as an oak bar with real bar stools. Further improvements will include window blinds to allow better viewing of the screen, and a sound compressor to improve the sound system speaker output For the first time, budgets are required from all directors whether they need money or not. Frugality and fun are not mutually exclusive, and they will be the watchwords for the Society this summer. The Orifice has also changed. Cheryl's desk has been moved to allow freer movement for students in the Orifice. Also, for the first time, a cash register will be used lO keep track of revenue and expenditures. Cheryl will personally eliminate anyone even considering using it without her permission. In her words, "It's my baby." A PO TS patio is in the works. bUI it's been bogged down with red tape at Plant Operations. With luck, we' ll sec it by Canada Day; otherwi se. it may be shelved unlil A Soc returns to campus. A number 01 other llems may appear on the scene to enhance the student society atmosphere for engineering students. EngSoc is flcl e for your benefit ; take advantage of it, and have a great term! Page4 Iron Warrior May 11,1990 Biathlon Confusion Scholarships Available To the Editor: This letter pertains to the Waterloo Biathlon that was run by the Engineering Society, and which was supposed to happen last Sunday, May 6. To my surprise, I learned from the Engineering Society on the Friday afternoon before that it had been cancelled. This was a minor setback for me, because I wanted 10 use the race to find my base of physical education before my training program this summer. I felt sorry for the people who wished to go all out in this competition to put to use all the training they had done this year. EngSoc has run some great events ... the race was cancelled? Instead I cycled with a group 01 people 10 the Elora Gorge and had a terrific time. While we were riding past Fed Hall at 8:30 am Sunday, the registration location of the biathlon, there was a woman to receive people at the fronL I quickly inquired if the race was on, and she said yes! Now was I mistaken, did I hear wrong, or did she misunderstand my question? I asked again, and she confirmed again that the race was on. How frustrated I felt, being told that it was cancelled, only to learn a half hour before the race that it was on again, when I already had plans to bike 10 Elora with some friends. And then this morning, Monday May 7, I phoned EngSoc to hear that it was cancelled and it did not happen. Holy Confusion, .Batman, is this a bad dream I'm having? This is not my only beef. I'm disappointed in the amount of advertising and promotion done for this event. I only learned about it 3 weeks before the race from a pamphlet I got off-campus promoting the biathlon series of Ontario. I did not see any flyers posted across campus at all throughout April and May. There are no references to the race in last week's Imprint, and I don't remember any articles or ads in last winter's issues. I can understand that running such an event requires hours and hours from dedicated volunteers. EngSoc has run some great events before, notably the annual Ring Road Classic. I realize that it is a change in the term with new students moving in, and old students moving out, and that last April was exam month. So, honestly, why was the event scheduled for such an awkward date. Why didn't you advertise for volunteers if were in trouble, including people outside the faculty, (we are still one university.) All I wish to say is, I hope we do not have a repeat performance with the Ring Road Classic, because it is the biggest event I'm looking forward to competing in this year. I know last year had some mistakes. One guy was not allowed to race a minute before the start because he had handlebars for a triathlon, (where you tuck down very low and narrow, with your elbows resting on the handlebars.) For my race, we never did find out if we had a pace lap or not, and the start could have been delayed 10 seconds to answer our desparate questions. Please plan well in advance. Rick Millenaar 3B Health Studies Student Awards Office ANDERSON CONSULTING SCHOLARSHIP Two annual awards valued at $4()() each are given to students entering their 3A term in either the Faculty of Engineering or a Co-operative Mathematics Program. Selection of recipients will be based on academic achievement, active participation and leadership in extra-curricular activities, ability to communicate and career objectives of implementing change through the Application Systems Development andlor Manufacturing Process Improvement. Relevant work- term experience will also be considered. Applications should be submitted to the Student Awards Office during the 2B term. Application Deadline: June 29, 1990 BELL CANADA SCHOLARSHIP The value of these awards is tuition for the final undergraduate year plus an offer of summer employment with Bell Canada, although acceptance of employment is not a condition of the A ward. The awards are available to third year Engineering students who rank in the top half of their class, have an interest in telecommunications or related fields and have been involved in on-campus or community activities. (Special Application) Deadline: June 29,1990 Want To Be Famous? Got a Nifty Idea for an ENGINEERING NOVELTY? Don't Keep it to Yourself! T-Shirtize it! Drop into the Orifice and drop off your idea in our brand, spanking new SUGGESTION BOX. And while you're staking out your claim to fame, check out our new summer line. Brought to you to keep you cool __ 0r I Room 4366, Carl Pollock University of Walerloo, Waterloo, ON., N2L 3Gl, (51918884008 WORK TERM REPORT AWARD WINNERS - 0190 Front Left: A. Baker, M. Tinley, Nixon 0, R. Joma, D. Spagnolo, S. Booth, J. Obi. K.. Marui, Back Right: R. McRitchie, S. Hauenback, M. Schnarr, F. Nippard, R. Jun:evic, G. Shine, P. Martin. An organization devoted m the advancement 01 engineering education CANADA PACKERS INC.- RESEARCH DIVISION AWARD An award of $800 is available to an undergraduate in Chemical Engineering who has a high academic standing during the first and second year and is continuing in that progralT!. Positive evidence of technical ability or superior technical competence in laboratory of work term effort and evidence of leadership activities within or outside the institution is also given strong consideration. (Special Application) Application Deadline: June 29, 1990 J. P. BICKELL BURSARIES The Foundation makes available a sum of money to be used in providing bursary assistance to Chern ical Engineering students of good academic standing who need financial assistance. Application Deadline: May 31,1990 B.P. CANADA BURSARIES Two bursaries of $500 are offered annually to two students enrolled in Earth Sciences, Engineering, Commerce or Economics at the University of Waterloo. Application Deadline: May 31, 1990 SUNCOR BURSARIES Suncor Inc. offers bursaries annually to students in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering which, in support of employment equity, will be awarded to women, aboriginal (native) Canadians, persons with di sabilities and visible minorities. Interested students should apply on the University of Waterl oo general bursary application and attach a letter indicating their eligibility ror assistance from this source. Application Deadline: May 31, 1990 Applications are available in tlTe Student Awards Office, 2nd Floor, Needles Hall. CASI Karen Peck CASI-UW Chair Well, we're back...the CASI (Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute) Spring '90 Exec, that is. Be prepared for a fun-filled summer of events. Among the speakers who will be presenting: Mr. G. Ataman from DOWTY Canada Ltd., Mr. J. Reid from Canadair's CL-215 Water Bomber Division, and Mr. J. M. Swain, Director of Boeing DeHavilland Flight Test Division. We're organizing another trip to the London Air Show, and, of course, another GLIDING TRIP! Most events will be held in OC ] 302 every Wednesday from 11:30 to 12:30, but watch our posters for possible changes. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there! May 11,1990 Iron Warrior Page 7 Recycling & Reusing Dan Blosdale Lily Jung Recycling Directors Environmentalists say that recycling isn't the only solution to our waste management problem. You can reuse! "Reuse what?" you ask? Paper - but it's cool paper because it is a note Little elves (of a sort) collect fine used paper from white boxes and turn it into bound note pads. (Actually, if you want to play an elf, we need help with this too.) These will be available in the Orifice for $0.25. Looking for a good reason to procrastinate? We're looking for a bunch of helpful folk with keen eyes and a passion for the mundane. We're looking for assistance in handling the voluminous quantity of material suitable for reincarnation. In other words, we need assistants to sort the recyclables in CPH foyer. You can help the environment and maybe even get some P**5 points for your class. We wish to have a recycling box in each class' main room. We will need a representative from each class to empty these into the new boxes in CPH foyer that have been most generously provided by our loving Dean Lennox. If you're interested, tell your class reps that you want to be a recycling rep for your class, and they'll give us YOur name. We're interested in determining the demand for a reusable plastic engineering mug. If there is enough interest, a load of them can be ordered. If you would like 10 design a mug, please submit your ideas. > I- Film en Centre for Society, Technology and Values "The Day the Universe Changed," a film series created by British scholat-writer James Burke, will be screened at uw this spring, starting Thursday May 10 and ending Thursday July 12. The screenings will take place every Thursday in EL 101 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Co-sponsors are the Centre for Society, Technology and Values (CSTV), the Sanford Fleming Foundation, the Architecture Students Association, Engineering Society B, and the' Science Society. The series traces the development of Western scientific thought through "major transformations over the centuries, taking us to the rooms and ruins where history has veered in new directions." Host James Burke seeks to show how we have become the "high-tech statistically-modelled computer-oriented people" we are today. Series "The one constant in knowledge is change," says a promotion for the series , noting that modes of thought tend to overthrow each other and claiming that we 'Jive today "in constant tension between new knowledge and inherently conservative institutions and rituals." Episode titles includes: "It starled with the Greeks," "Science revises the heavens," "Darwin's revolution," and "Changing knowledge, changing reality." Productions by Burke, who created lhe "Connections" series some years ago, are always marked by feature-movie quality photography, great graphics and lively wit The one constant in knowledge is change. - and by numerous and varied locations. Like "Connections", thiS senes was shot in many countries, including England, Sicily, Tunisia, the United States, Monte Carlo, Sierra Leone, Lapland and Nepal. Program guides will be posted. JOBS: Elmer Horvath Sandy McKinney UnWant Ads Directors Well, you've made it through another work term, and now, here's your chance 10 evaluate it (before you forget it). It does m'atter what you thought of your recent job and company. Wanted or Unwanted? The form has been streamlined to speed up the time required to enter the data (Start to finish: 1 'minute 23 seconds - or your next one free) . Both positive and negative comments are desired (e.g. what you did, how you liked it, what the cafeteria is like). A good response will help you and everyone else going through ... what you did, you like it, what cafeteria is like. how the The UnWant Ads are the students' evaluations of the companies and the work they performed. These are intended for other students to read before applying to and ranking companies in the co-op process. Currently these forms are kept in the Orifice and at Needles Hall. interviews. Your evaluation will be But behold! EngSoc is once again online for 2 years so each company breaking new ground on campus - this have a number of evaluations. But . don t time by making the UnWantAds more worry a,boll:t those evalual10ns - accessible. Starting this term, all everythmg IS confidenllal .. evaluations will be entered lnto Look for the upcomtng of the WATSTAR. In this way, students can WATSTAR UnWant Ads next time you quickly access past evaluations of the log on, or in your class mailbox. companies to which they are applying, Who knows, there may even be P**5 even after office hours. points to boot! TUESDAY MAY 15th 1990 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Campus Centre Campus Shop SAN FRANCESCO FAMOUS ITALIAN SANOWICIIES AND PASTAS VEAL LASAGNA STEAK SPAGIIErTl SAUSAGE GNOCC"I MEA TBALL nAVIOll COLO CUTS SALAD - OLIVES - SOUP ( PANZenOrTl) PHONE AHEAD AND YOUR ORDER WilL BIE READY FOR PICK-UPI LARGE PIZZA ONLY $12.99 FREE DEUVERY PIZZA SLICES 14 INCH 'PIZZA 746-4111 eAT-IN DRIVI!-THRU TAK-oUT 33 University Ave. E. Waterloo, Onlarlo .. ;;= mn _ .. ________ __ __ __ PageS Iron Warrior May 11, 1990 Engineering and the Eye and then readjusting its response. However, the normal response pattern changes when the image becomes blurred. This project examined the effects of blurring due to chromatic aberration, where different colours of light refract to different degrees. Catherine Burns 3A Systems Design Its separation from the main campus by Ring Road is almost symbolic of the many differences which separate the School of Optometry from the other departments of the University of Waterloo. Often forgotten, the School of Optometry is one of the truly unique disciplines at Waterloo, the only English-speaking school of Optometry in Canada. By its very nature, Optometry is an applied science and could arguably be considered a form of engineering. Optometry centers around the improvement and extension of human vision, possibly the most critical of the human senses. Beyond the design of lenses, optometry also encompasses the application and design of new equipment for improved investigation of the health of the eye. The focus of the program is on practical experience gained through an active clinic on the first floor of the building which allows the students to gain practical experience in a real clinic situation. This clinic is open to the public, offering eye examinations, glasses, and contact lenses while, at the same time, providing the students with experience. Optometry and optometry research touch a broad range of areas including physiological optics, optics of the lens and cornea, and human image processing, which includes investigation of retinal sampling and optical aliasing. Optical system modelling is also an area of interest, as is mathematical modelling of the lens of the eye. Work. is being done in areas of pathologies of the components of the eye, as well as in ocular health and hygiene which is concerned with the protection of the visual system from such ' hazards as airborne particles and ultra- violet radiation. ... new equipment for ... investigation of the health of the eye. During my work term with the School of Optometry I was involved in two projects. The first studied the properties of the lens of the eye. Lasers were shone through the lenses and the refraction (bending) of these beams was studied to yield information on the refractive power of the lenses. The lens of the eye is a complicated structure possessing a non- homogeneous refractive index; beams do not travel in straight lines but tend to curve as they travel through the lens. Because of this complexity. an exact mathematical model of the human lens has yet to be developed . In a different direction, another project involved the study of the effects of image blurring on accommodation. In order to view objects at different distances, the lens contracts and expands, much like a muscle. This response of the lens to objects at various distances is called accommodation. 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The school frequently offers open seminars and is home to the Optometry Museum, which presents an historical review of developments in optometry. The School of Optometry is an untapped resource. The entire atmosphere within the school differs from that of regular programmes. Even the architecture of the building reflects this difference - the focus of the building is the first floor clinic. While at the University, one should pay the School of Optometry a visit - have your vision checked at the clinic, tour the museum, or altend a seminar. Certainly, optometry is one the gems of the university; it is regrettable that so little contact occurs between optometry and the other departments. On the one hand, the School of Optometry may appear to be isolated; on the other, perhaps it's the rest of us who have been blind. NOW OFFERING:
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To explore a maze and find the goal quickly is as much a matter of luck as it is of good design in software and hardware. Therefore, a MitroMouse is allowed to make multiple runs: usually one or more exploratory runs and one high-speed run. The high-speed run is a better test of motor control and steering algorithms. Scoring is based on a fraction (1/30) of the exploration time plus the fastest run time. Bonuses are awarded if the mouse can complete all runs without human intervention. A MicroMouse is a challenging design problem. The maze that the mouse navigates consists of walls spaced 18 cm apart and are 5 cm tall. This limits the size of the mouse's wheelbase to about 12 cm by 12 cm. Overall, tbe mouse must be smaller than 25 cm in any UW Facilities planned dimension. Since the MicroMouse must be self-contained, the batteries, computer, sensors, and drive train must all fit into this space. A low centre of mass is also required for faster turns, acceleration and braking. 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Even if the MicroMouse designer has chosen to use stepping mOlors, special care must be taken with acceleration and deceleration to avoid skipped steps. Steering and wall data must be read from navigation sensors hundreds of times per second and integrated into the maze model. Navigation decisions must be made in real time, and far enough in advance to give the MicroMouse time to accelerate and decelerate. Maze solving algorithms may be simple goal-seeking methods that use the first path found, or more complex methods that try to find the fastest path. Some algorithms used in the past explore the entire maze before looking for the best paths, while others concentrate on sections of the maze likely to contain the best path. This may not seem important given the low weighting of exploration time, but the previous U.S. champion, Dave Otten of MIT, recently lost the title despite having the fastest run time because of his competitor's shorter exploration time. To present some idea of the capabilities of current competition mice, high-speed run times have been as low as 8.9 seconds for a path length of 9.2 meters with 15 turns. The regulation maze size is 16 by 16 cells, and the pa.th lengths range from 5 to 50 meters. Mice try to improve their scores by moving diagonally and rounding comers, and by looking over walls to cxplore the muze faster. The MicroMouse facility at UW will include a computer and utilities for software development, as well as EPROM programming support and a serial port for downloading code to MicroMouse computers. A rcconfigurabJe ma:lC will be available for debugging and performance tests, as well as for local contests. Fundraising for the maze, parts stock and power supplies will be carried out this summer. A contest will be held next May for those learns who have developed mice as a term project. Because of its multidisciplinary nature, a MicroMouse project should be of interest LO student engineers in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Design. As well, team members in Mechanical Engineering may be helpful in designing and constructing the chassis and drive chain. The IEEE student branch has been collecting MicroMouse related technical data, newsletters, and parts supply locations. Videotapes of past contests should be available some time this summer. For firsthand advice, talk to us about the MicroMouse that is under construction now. ... multidisciplinary nature ... The North American Championship MicroMouse contest will be held at the Ontario Science Centre, October 11 through 14, 1990. At least two Canadian teams and twelve U.S. teams are expected, along with three "guest" teams from overseas, including England, Australia and Singapore. The foreign teams will not be eligible for prizes; instead they will give demonstrations and compete on International Day. U.S. teams will include Dave Otten from MIT and a team from West Point Demonstrations and informational talks will be given by Susan Rosenbaum, the chairperson of NAMA (North American MicroMouse Association) . Contcst runs win be hcld from Thursday to unday, with the final winncrs to be determined the last day. Media response to MicroMou'c conlests has always been cxceptional, and this onc should be no exception. If you wish to help out, St8rt a MicroMouse tcam, hclp find corporate sponsors, or just find out more, drop by an IEEE meeting. Watch for postcrs in the halls - the meetings arc held every second Tuesday at 11 :30 AM. If you want specific information, drop a note off at the IEEE office at E2 3359 or caU Davc Stampe at 725-0831. And please: support the fundraiscrs this summer. :Jlru:J{..rj!l?,')? Ice Cream Koala drinks Popsicles Juices Muffins Milk Subs & Sandwiches Soft Drinks Cookies Salads Yogurt And of course Coffee and fresh Donuts Available at the Engineering C&D Beside POETS in CPH (1301) Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Weekdays Page 6 Iron Warrior May 11,1990 Winter Facts with Flavour see if you have an interview by looking up your last name. Our faculty decided that we should try and expand ourselves, so, starting soon, there will be 60 more Electrical engineers admitted each fall and 40 students enrolled in Environmental Engineering. The new program has a chairman but no other faculty. Students will take a wide variety of courses from Chemical, Chemistry, Ci viI, Mechanical, Environmental Studies, Management Science, and Society, Technotogy and Values (STV) plus some technical electives and 5 GSEs during their five year stint Harvey Watson 3B Chemical Hi. Welcome back to this sullen and dreary place where you work your fingers to the bone just to get a piece of paper with a few choice words and numbers printed by a low grade dot matrix printer on a lower quality piece of paper with the hopes of eventually collecting enough lines that read 0.5 CR to get a high quality piece of paper that says you graduated after five years hard labour from the University of Waterloo Penal colony. Since last you were here, very little has changed. Another few hundred convicts escaped believing they had attained the exalted status of owning the high quality paper, and if you watch carefully, you may see one or two return and walk across a stage to collect it. The great political machine ground on and mushed more people through its gears: Doug Wright was chosen by Brian Mulroney to be his representative to the Council of Ministers of Education. Doug now has another job on top of being President of UW. (As if he wasn't busy enough already.) Our beloved Dean Lennox decided that retirement was a good way to go and so will be leaving us. We cried a Iiule when we heard this, and we will certainly miss him as we break in out new Dean: Professor David B urns of the Mechanical Engineering Deparunent. The Feds had another election (the yearly trial) and elected a new cast of characters. The new Fed President is one of our former EngSoc Presidents, John Vellinga. Also starring in this cast are VPOF Tess Sliwinski and VPUA Kim Speers. Don't you just love how they send out this amazingly arrogant piece of mail during the term telling you that it is your most important job to vote by retwning the enclosed ballot and then they don't even bother to send you a note to say who won? Now, is that dedication to communication with students, or what? We were finally persuaded to join the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). A mere $2.00 will be added to your fee statement starting in September for this dubious privilege. The Imprint decided that it needs another dollar a term from everyone but were told by the Feds that they could only have 65 cents. This is a mere 5% per year since the last raise in '86. Fortunately, we were spared another drain on our pocket books because the Feds couldn't organize a referendum to raise fees to pay for the new Student Life Building (it's been put off until the fall). I'm not the most inattentive student on campus, but when they casually mentioned this building and the new funds required to build it in the fading days of the election, I must admit that I had absolutely no idea as LO what they were talking about The VSC (Voluntary Student Contribution) was ratified by your off term counterparts, A Soc. Of the 40% who voted, (compared to a miserable 36% for B Soc), 94% were in favour, so you now donate $75 a term to your beloved Engineering Faculty to ensure that the ungracious governments of our country don't destroy our school through neglect (a problem that grows more ominous each term). This is a tax deductible donation so you can get an income tax receipt for it. BREW IT NOW! efore it's too late! Summer is just around the corner -, ..... --------- IDELUXE STARTER I WINE.KIt (. I . I th_n" week .. 4199 I Exp.June30190 _ .... _-------_..... -_ .... . -------------.. I DELUXE STARTER I I ' BEER KIT I I "'""""_toM I L- I . t , ::I I I [ f Exp.June30190 -------------_ .. STORE HOURS MONTHURS l1AM7PMFRI l1AM-9PM SAT l1AM-6PM WATERLOO CUELPH 50S Sl. Ell> Or. 25 Wadlannd1 SI. Sol jk Sun.. ..... ,........ 'ncu- .. ",ket 886-BREW 837-2433 837-2433 The Bus Push for the Big Sisters went off again without a hitch. Lots of money was raised, and everyone had a good time. We even got to see the "new and improved" costumes for the bearers of The Tool. The bearers now sport ominous black coveralls with bright yellow hard hats and purple scarves over their faces. Also, they may not be chained to our newly renamed mascot because bondage just isn't in these days. ... most important to vote ... don't tell us who won. The Co-op department hasn't been completely dormant while you were off gallivanting around the country, making money, and having fun. Apparently you guys (plus everybody else going through interviews last fall) managed to miss a total of 515 interviews. Employers got peeved (and rightly so) forcing the adoption of a new policy: miss one interview and you can't rank any job number one; miss two and you're out. Even if you find a related job by yourself it doesn't count as far as the university is concerned. Remember that you need five successful workterms to graduate. Not all the news from Co-op is morbid, however. A new and upgraded computer system is in the works. The pilot run is expected for the Fall 1991 interviews. An interim program might possibly be in for this term's interviews. You should be able to Social events sprang up here and there. Engineering Week and Weekend both happened. Everyone involved had fun. (So what else is new?) The regular boring stuff was planned, such as boat racing, human curling and Jello wrestling (well, maybe not so boring). The "Arts Lccture Sit in" was an Engineering Weekend event that wasn't nearly as fun 'as anticipated. A group of about twenty students organized by 2A Systems sat in on a first year English class and proceeded to disrupt it for about twenty minutes . Unfortunately, disrupting a class in progress is an academic offence carrying a punishment a reprimand and expulsion. As Dean Lennox said: "[It was] a stupid thing ' to have done, and now they'll have to take the consequences." Not to be outdone, some of our own engineers organized "Mega Party" at the beginning of the term. It was such a success that they held "Mega Party II" at the end of the term. Now I'm seeing advertisements for "Mega Party III" on Sal. June 2 at 414 Erb. The last one saw well ovcr 500 people show up. In short, the world of Waterloo continued on without you and it didn't blow up. Welcome back, and lets have a fabulous summer! SAVOUR THE CULINARY DELIGHTS OF T CONESTOGA COUNTRY CLU LOOSE TO THE SOUNDS OF THE BOURBON TABERNACLE CHOIR SATURDAY JULY 7,1990 $30/PERSON
. _ .-"". __ r_ May 11,1990 Iron Warrior Page 9 Discuss Your Co-op Robert Greenwald Academics Director Who did you work for? What was your position? Where was your company located? When ... ? Why ... ? And the key: How Much .. ..... ? Aren't you sick of these questions? Don't get me wrong - I care about where my friends spent the last four months - but it's always the same questions over. and over again. Read on to find out about a possible solution. After my first work term, I felt as though an important component was missing from the co-op system: there were few opportunities for students to learn about other job experiences. To fill this void, Alex Poole (now on A stream), and myself organized co-op seminars for our class. The seminars provided information concerning good and bad co- op experiences. Furthermore, they were a means for 'technology transfer' between students concerning modem engineering practices. This is how it works: ... the same questions over and over again. At informal get-togethers on a class- by-class basis, students discuss anything they want to about previous jobs. The usual format is a five minute presentation about each job followed by a question and answer period. The class rep can set up a schedule of six or seven students per hour and let the class know who will be speaking and about what jobs. A good time to hold the seminars is during the class prof hours two weeks prior to the Term release of the Want Ads, so the students can hear about different jobs before applying. The best part of the seminars is that students can really shoot from the hip. There are no Co-ordinators, professors or employers to influence the speakers. The seminars are really an extension of the UnWant Ads but with greater depth and scope. The seminars are not only for students going through interviews. There is a lot Ask y'ourself why you are in a co-op program. to learn from your friends (really!), whether you have a job locked up or not. Ask yourself why you are in a co-op programme, and the answers will always bring you back to the principles behind these co-op seminars. Your class rep will be geuing information at the first Council Meeti of the term. Soeak to hcr/him about Learn from th-e job experiences of your friends. seminars. For even more information leave a note for me in the Orifice or to somebody from Mechstasy (4A about their experiences. Learn from the job experiences your colleagues after returning from work term - participate in the "" seminars this term. It's up to you and your class to make this idea work. Blue Jays at the Wed VS. Seattle Mariners MAY 16th Tickets in ORIFICE the $17 UNIVERSITY SHOP PLAZA ." .,. 747-9888 $30 OFF ANY PillA OVER 5900 (E.clud,ng Spec,alsl : - - - - Coupon - - - , 747-9888 00 OFF ANY PlZlA OVER $9.00 (E.c1ud,ng SpI!c,als/ :- - - - 00 ..... 0" _ ... - : ... $ 3 VI ,\-a; ANY PIZZA 747-9888 TfllS IS t?iE AI 6- / N E R / N G- CALNDA R f/YJCYI 7:>( tW1t<'' A wnK&tlfj U)::AJc:J IVG- J:CfSJONS be:c IS IQA/$ J>l;Cf9() #> -.- .1. w. l-A'YoUj N{CrHT (C,01'1& (j1'1 If 5 .lJ ()e- 1J c; trU.-- /r5f: J r;../l/ ICAV.sF" 1 roo /VICe- CJ rv 17-1 Ei"' @ y'()UI{ gIVCSOC 11l!!!1f:/ S. -rOM,. CALeNDAR - . -- 4:,.C-? 17-
f>ATH (,.Pffl1' Iff PoETS 3C) , Wt9--S f"" ItS" C-O()b' F=r:Ja. you > Page 10 Iron Warrior May 11, 1990 Canadian Engineering Students Sean Murphy 2B Mechanical Eric Langford 4A Civil (offstream) To quote Donald Cole, the Canadian Congress of Engineering Students conference chairman, the goal of the conference was "to increase awareness of the issues presently facing engineering education." That goal was met and surpassed as thirty-one engineering societies from across Canada discussed issues ranging from gun control to cellular communication. The conference was hosted by Queen's University in Kingston from January 9 to 14, 1990. The theme of the conference was "Canadian Engineering Students: Bridging the Technology Gap." Though not the focus of the conference, the incident which took place at the Ecole Poly technique and its repercussions were a centre of controversy and debate. As a result, other issues didn't receive full allention, since the event remained clearly in the minds of the delegates. The emotional content of what was discussed was overwhelming to those ... workshops, discussions, speakers, ... not prepared for a full-scale discussion of the issues of sexism and gun control. The central theme of the conference included speeches such as: "Today's Engineering Student: Caught in a Crossfire of Rapid Change" by Dr. Mark Abbott, Director for the Ontario Science Centre; "Canada in a Technology Race" by The Stanley Burger Philosophy /\t Stanley's we belieue that each custoll1er deserues a great wholesome In(>al. Euery ilem on our menu is prepared the oldeIashioned way using only fresh, nutritious ingredieltts. Our burgers are made with 100% pure beef, all natural spices, no added preseruatives and are served OTt bakery fresh bUllS. We lake pride in pulling only the best il1to everythillg we make. Experience the Difference of 11 Fresh Home Mode Burger 210 K.ing Sl. N. Walerloo (Across Irom WLU) (I.Inlil ono COllflO" PI" is short Enjoy The Carefree Beauty of our new 'II 1). t'u 'In' a...
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c ) Expires May 25, 1990 WESTMOUNT PLACE 7468764 INSPIRING LOOKS! Mr. Gerry Dyer, director at the Dupont Research Centre; and "Student Ethics: Attitudes toward Science and Technology" by Mr. Morris Chochla, an attorney for Brown & Forbes. There was also a panel discussion regarding education and funding which included, among others, Mr. Murray Trask, Vice-President of Dow Chemical, and Dr. Tom Brzustowski, Minister for Colleges and Universities for the province of Ontario. In the workshops, Ms. Claudette MacKay-Lassonde, Director of University and Initiatives at Northern Telecom, discussed "Engineers in Politics"; Dr. Robert Dengler, Chairman of Dynatec International, discussed "Entrepeneurial Skills and Education"; Dr. R.D. Fraser, Vice-principal (Resources) at Queen's, discussed "Education and Funding"; Mr. G.W. Piper, President of the APEO, discussed the "Engineering Image"; Dr. Peter McGeer, Director of the Ontario Centre for Materials Research, discussed "Innovation and Creativity"; Mr. Gary Lindberg, Vice-President of Corporate Services and Research for the Canadian Space Agency, discussed "Canada and ... issues ranging from sexism to educational funding. Mr. Mike Allen, of Adjelian Rubeli Allen Consulting, discussed "The Skydome" and Mr. Nick Kauser, Vice- President of Operations at Cantel , discussed "Cellular Communications". Each of these workshops and discussion groups was well attended, even those early in the morning. Many delegates compared notes following the discussion workshops, since delegations would split up to accumulate as much information as possible. As a result, the delegations would have greater backgrounds of knowledge to report back to their respective schools. The magnitude of this conference is illustrated by the fact that the above issues could be discussed simultaneously in English and , 10 0 /0 discount for students on corsages and all your floral needs! e.u. and Frank Quinn Ownert 50 Wtstmount Place Wmerloo. Ontario N2L 2R5 (519) 888-1410 French using translation service headsets. This conference was truly national in that all representatives had the right to express themselves in the language of their choice. During the conference, each university presented itself to the thirty other universities present. It was exciting to find out that a lot of other universities were interested in what Waterloo and other universities were up to. QJestions were asked about the co-op program offered at Waterloo, and how the Society is structured to allow for co-op. Questions were also asked about the new Endowment ... banning Brick Beer ... Fund and how it would be applied to the University for the pursuit of new equipment for undergraduate classes and labs. As well, other universities were interested in hearing about POETS, the Macintosh networks, exchange programs, recycling, boat racing, and even the world- famous Brick beer. (Brick beer was not so welcome after the Waterloo party the rust night of the conference.) These items are not exclusive to Waterloo, but Waterloo is the most organized in implementing them. It's just another step in striving to be one of the best engineering schools in Canada. A large number of resolutions were passed during the plenary session at congress. Some were silly, such as the resolution banning Brick beer at further C.C.E.S. conferences (it was overturned), and others were considerably more serious (Be it resolved that the Congress of Canadian Engineering Students is opposed to anyone in Canadian territory having in his/her possession any military or paramilitary weapon, with the exception of members of the Armed Forces and law enforcement officers for the purpose of their duties.) Many concerns were brought up on both sides of this resolution. Most delegates were unprepared for such a statement from the congress, and were not willing to put forward their own opinions as those of their societies. As a result, the resolution passed, but without the unanimous consent of the delegates as the national executive of the conference had hoped. . .. some areas still to work on. The conference revealed a number of areas still to be worked on by Engineering students all over Canada. The issues of sexism, educational funding, and the promotion of engineering for everyone must be examined by all those who consider themselves to be a part of the solution and not of the nightmare that followed the incident at the Ecole PolyleChnique. I'd like to thank the Dean for his financial assistance in allowing Waterloo to attend the conference. The next C.C.E.S. confernce will be held in Saskatoon in early January 1991. I strongly recommend that anyone interested should attend this or any other conference. For further information, please leave me a note in the Engineering Society Office. May 11, 1990 Iron Warrior Page 11 Western Memories Belinda Elysee-Collen 3A Chemical This past worktenn I found myself just about as far west as you get in Canada. I was working for Howe Sound Pulp and Paper, a pulp mill in Port Mellon B.C.. No one lives in Port Mellon; it's only a mill set on the waters of Howe Sound amidst snow capped mountains. The bulk of the population lives in nearby Gibsons, B.C., home of the Beachcombers and "Molly's Reach". Gibsons can be reached via a 40-minute ferry ride from Vancouver. r got to know the ferry schedule quite well, as the population of Gibsons is about 3000, a far cry from the population I'm used to in Toronto. I quickly lear.ned the consequences of missing the last one of the day; the ferry is your lifeline. The UBC engineering bug ... was suspended from the bridge. The main industry in B.C. is forestry, and hence pulp and paper. The chemical engineering program at UBC is geared towards pulp and paper, and the bulk of their graduates end up working in mills around the province. The University of Victoria does not have a chemical engineering department, and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver does not offer engineering as such. The other technical grads come from The British Columbia Institute of Technology (B.C.LT.), which is essentially geared towards pulp and paper. I came to appreciate the, diversity and choice of education offered to us in Ontario. The population of the entire province of BC is only 3 million, 2.5 million of which live in Vancouver and its suburbs. And B.C. is covered in mountains, which do not lend themselves to the building of sprawling cities. Despite its size, Vancouver has a small-town mentality. The pace is very slow compared to that of Southern Ontario. The local evening news is comparable to that of a Northern Ontario community like Thun,der Bay, I<\ther than a big city like Toronto. The drivers in Vancouver are extremely courteous. In cases where two lanes must merge into one, the cars take turns and alternate from lane to lane. The only cars which don't alternate usually sport a rental sticker or Alberta plates. In Toronto, everyone rushes and tries to overtake the other cars, so that no one gets anywhere very fast. Since Vancouver is on the coast and contains many rivers, the city resembles a large number of islands connected by bridges. It can be useful to know which bridges are busy. Accidents cause big problems on bridges, so there are hired tow trucks on each side of the busy ones during the rush hour. In the milder climate, automobile bodies last much longer. Volkswagen "bugs", extremely rare in Ontario, are seen everywhere. The UBC engineers have a Volkswagen bug with a large painted engineering "E" that has been spotted in sever paces over tlie years:onlDp- of ano - inside builclings, and, of course, suspended from the Lion's Gate Bridge. Although they seem harmless enough in the city, Vancouver drivers arc transfonned once they hit the highway up to Whistler. I'm not sure what it is about the twisting, slippery mountains roads that turns the most docile of drivers into a road demon. The Whistler highway is not unlike highway 400 to Barrie, but Barrie's skiing just can't compare. ... turns the most docile of drivers into a road demon. Whistler/Blackcomb Resort is absolutely incredible, although popular and extremely expensive. The popular ski season continues until the end of April, and there is year-round skiing on Blackcomb Glacier. There are many other ski areas on Vancouver Island and in the interior of B.C. These are all much less expensive, although smaller, and require 4-5 hours travel time, compared to 2 hours to Whistler. There are also smaller local mountains about 15 minutes out of the city. Even these have more runs than anything near Toronto. Vancouver has been planned in such a way that there aren't any real highways like those of Southern Ontario. On a weekend trip to Seattle, one Vancouver friend couldn't get over the size of the 8- lane highway we were travelling on. The freedom of lane changing was a brand new experience. Imagine the culture shock a Vancouverite would feel on the 16 lanes of the 401 through Toronto. However, while our express routes may be faster, our air ----- U. S.A. definitely suffers for it. I had to identify the smog over Seattle as pollution to my friend. This is a common sight in Toronto on hot summer days. When I returned to Ontario, I really noti ced the haze in the air. Vancouver is obsessed with proving itself "better" than Toronto, which I think is pretty oblivious to the rivalry. Perhaps that's what angers the Vancouverites. B.C. finds itself isolated from the rest of Canada, and feels cheated when it comes to federal spending. They don't seem to realize that there are more than twice the number of people in Ontario, which therefore naturally receives more. B.C. finds itself isolated from the rest of Canada. B.C. residents have a difficult time understanding why anyone would even think of living in Ontario. Sometimes I found that the comments hit a littl e too close to home. Even those who have never been farther east than Winnipeg were pretty quick to find fault with Southern Ontario. If I had one thing to tell each province. I'd tell B.C. that there is much more to Ontario than Toronto, and tell Ontario to look beyond Vancouver when considering B.C. They are both very beautiful provinces, and they must be appreciated differently. But to tell the truth, I never fully realized how much Ontario has to offer until I went away. I also realized that home is home, no matter where in the world it may be, and that was a good lesson to learn. TIlI VUU AT THE IS
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