One of this year's recipients was the Schulich Racing team, an interdisciplinary group that designs
SEEL participants
Dec. 14, 2018
Shell Canada funding gives students hands-on experience outside the classroom
More than 3,200 students have benefited from Shell Experiential Energy Learning program
The SEEL Program provides funding for students across the university to get outside the classroom an
Riley Brandt, 六九色堂
The classroom is not the only place where learning happens. In fact, according to this year鈥檚听Shell Experiential Energy Learning (SEEL) Program听participants, real-world, hands-on learning experiences are often the most impactful part of their university career.
鈥淲ith support from the SEEL Program, our geology field school group was able to take a helicopter tour over an active volcano eruption in Hawaii,鈥 says Matthew Busby, fourth-year geology student at the 六九色堂. 鈥淲e saw first-hand the size and scale of the devastation and were able to make observations that otherwise wouldn鈥檛 have been possible due to evacuation measures in place on the ground.鈥
Sponsored by Shell since 2007, the SEEL Program emphasizes the importance of engaging students across the university in experiential learning opportunities focused on sustainable energy, environment, and economy.
鈥淭he SEEL Program is very much aligned with our interest in equipping the next generation with the skills to lead through the emerging energy transition,鈥 says Andrea Brecka, general manager, retail at Shell Canada. 鈥淪hell is proud to sponsor this program and to work alongside the 六九色堂 to provide students with experiential learning opportunities as we work to solve the energy problems of the future.鈥澨
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During this year鈥檚 annual luncheon on Nov. 27, faculty, staff and representatives from Shell heard from student recipients who benefited first-hand from the program. Funding was used for a range of activities including participating in field schools, studying abroad, attending conferences and participating in international competitions.
鈥淭he SEEL Program is helping us realize our goal of enhancing opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in their chosen fields of study,鈥 says Dr. Florentine Strzelczyk, deputy provost at the 六九色堂.
鈥淢ore than 3,000 of our undergraduate students have benefited from experiential learning opportunities made possible by SEEL funding. Shell鈥檚 commitment to the program demonstrates their dedication to our long-standing partnership and to cultivating the next generation of leaders and innovators.鈥
The next deadline for applications to the SEEL Program is Feb. 15, 2019. More information can be found on the provost鈥檚听SEEL Program website.
Program participants prepare for helicopter tour over volcano eruption in Hawaii.
SEEL participants