Student, alumnus recognized for innovative ideas Fourth-year environmental science student Karen Quinto, and urban and regional planning graduate Josh Tzventarny both picked up innovation awards at the 2013 Water Innovation Lab in Alberta. Quinto won Most Innovative Pitch for her urban energy idea for microbial fuel cells harnessing electricity from bacteria in soil. Tzventarny received Best Overall Pitch for his proposal of a social enterprise in Nunavut that brews local beverages, creates jobs and reduces environmental impact.
Ryerson places in top 24 at Enactus World Cup Enactus Ryerson ranked among the top 24 teams at the 2013 Enactus World Cup in Cancun, Mexico. After winning the National Championship last May, Team Ryerson represented Canada and placed third in its league in the opening round. Enactus is an international student organization that uses entrepreneurship to make a positive impact in communities around the world.