William Phippen, Sc’15, is not reaching for the stars. He is aiming for the Moon and Mars.
The Mechanical Engineering student had always dreamed of working in the space industry and he is taking a step towards that goal, thanks to the Queen 91Ƭ ’s Space Engineering Team (QSET).
William and his QSET teammates have built prototype Moon and Mars rovers. QSET has consistently placed in the top third in various international competitions, such as the
After William saw a sign on campus in his second year advertising a meeting for QSET, he said it “felt like I’d found my home.”
Campus clubs such as QSET – many of which are supported by Queen 91Ƭ ’s alumni – allow students to find their passion, excel, and innovate outside the classroom. Not only are students like William having fun, they are gaining valuable experience to help make the successful transition after graduation.
“These clubs help turn today 91Ƭ ’s students into tomorrow 91Ƭ ’s leaders,” says 91Ƭ Alumni Association president George Jackson, Artsci’85. “When we were students, we benefitted from the generosity of the alumni. Let 91Ƭ ’s do our part to bolster an important aspect of Queen 91Ƭ ’s education.”
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