{"id":73,"date":"2025-08-25T22:14:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T22:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2025-11-07T22:33:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T22:33:36","slug":"sponsors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/sponsors\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsors"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"is-responsive items-justified-center alignwide wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Navigation\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7.5h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 15h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\"  id=\"modal-1\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\"\n\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\"\n\t\t\t id=\"modal-1-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive items-justified-center alignwide wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/about\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">About us<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/media\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Media<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/participate\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Participate<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/projects-workshops\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Projects &amp; Workshops<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/sponsors\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Sponsors<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:430px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"187\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-75\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/07\/image-3-1024x187.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/07\/image-3-1024x187.png 1024w, https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/07\/image-3-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/07\/image-3-768x140.png 768w, https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/07\/image-3-1536x281.png 1536w, https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/07\/image-3-2048x374.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Want to sponsor a project?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-3-color\"><strong>Sponsoring Options<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1d9f35bd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-width:1px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-3-color\">Skill Development Workshop<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 8 weeks, WEST students learn a technical skill, such as a programming language or Aided Design, through weekly seminars and work sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop focuses on enhancing proficiency by covering the theoretical and technical aspects of the skill, as well as its practical applications. Students conclude the workshop by applying their acquired skills to a case study provided by an industry partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the work sessions, students will showcase their acquired knowledge and get the opportunity to widen their network through an industry-focused networking night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Join<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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introductory lecture on your company and the challenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend 2 feedback sessions to provide feedback to student groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide 2+ company mentors to guide students throughout the project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide 2 female-identifying employees for the Women in STEM Panel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-3-color\"><strong>Partnership<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ebee8dc1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong><em>What are our organization&#8217;s objectives?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex 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As a collection of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, sustainability analysis, energy modelers, policy researchers, and climate resilience planners, they collaborate with clients to create \u201cLiving Systems\u201d that are smart, secure, resilient, and connected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-66fad18a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/08\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/08\/image-2.png 1012w, https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/08\/image-2-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/08\/image-2-768x200.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:-12vw\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--4\"><strong>SUMMER 2024 WORKSHOP PARTNER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redbrick is a software startup that was established in 2011 to provide software publishing firms with a specialized marketing platform. It has since grown into a media technology company, establishing Assembly, a multi-brand digital publishing company, and creating technologies to maximize revenue and placement. The introduction of Assembly has elevated Redbrick&#8217;s platform significantly, now hosting four diverse brands spanning entertainment to education. \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This workshop had participants engage in weekly sessions wherein they were taught fundamental concepts of programming and the Python language, completing hands-on exercises to hone their skills each week. After covering the core principles of programming, participants were then given the opportunity to analyze a case study provided by Redbrick and gain practical experience using their newly acquired programming skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-66fad18a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/08\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/08\/image-3.png 904w, https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/08\/image-3-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uvicwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9521\/2025\/08\/image-3-768x167.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:-12vw\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--5\"><strong>WINTER 2023 &amp; FALL 2024 PROJECT PARTNER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schneider Electric is a digital automation and energy management company. They use energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services to help monitor energy usage in home, data centres, and industrial buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Schneider Electric Victoria office specializes in metering hardware, metering firmware, and energy management software, both on premise and in the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project asked student how might Schneider Electric create increased visualization, accessibility and insight into sustainable energy practices for power management systems so that customers can understand different types of energy usage in order to reduce CO2 emissions. This program was run by Emily Murray, a software engineering student at UVic, and Aislinn Dressler, a Civil Engineering Student at UVic. 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They proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to 1.2 million customers in 135 BC communities, and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their focus lies in implementing a diversified portfolio that goes beyond traditional natural gas. They are actively integrating renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, and syngas into our infrastructure. By embracing these alternative energy sources, they aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a more sustainable energy future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first project, asked students to evaluate alternative methods for heating anaerobic digesters that eliminate or substantially reduce the use of natural gas or biogas. This program was run by Satira Brunner, a Mechanical Engineering student at UVic, with the support of Monty Raisinghani, from UVic Engineering and Computer Science, and Pamela Vieira, from High Tech U. This program had 9 student participants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second project is centered around renewable energy and integrating renewable natural gas into the energy grid. The project managers are Izzy Friesen and Rachael Grant. 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