Aislinn Dressler (civil engineering)
As a civil engineering student, Aislinn Dressler is incredibly driven. The fourth-year student has leveraged each of her co-op experiences to learn about herself and develop the perfect career path, which led to her being named the 2024 Co-op Student of the Year for Engineering and Computer Science Co-op Programs.
Putting studies into practice
Aislinn began her co-op experiences with a work term in software engineering at Teck Resources, then as a building science and restoration student with RJC Engineering, and most recently as a Rising Star Research Fellow with the University of Waterloo’s civil and environmental engineering team, the first time a UVic student has received this honour.
Publishing research as an undergraduate
At Waterloo, Aislinn designed a new Virtual Mobility Lab, conducted a sensitivity analysis of a micro-simulation model for pedestrians, and wrote a research paper on the methodology of a virtual reality cycling research.
Learning from industry
“At Waterloo, I attended the Institute of Transportation Engineers Canada Conference in Hamilton. This conference exposed me to how different professionals interact with transportation design and to the cool new things happening across Canada."
Embracing the co-op experience
My work-integrated learning experiences have not only deepened my understanding of the field but also reinforced my commitment to making a difference in sustainable transportation.”