CREATE CORRECT Program

A few highlights from Saturday’s Science Rendezvous at Western University. So many fun demos, great conversations, and curious minds everywhere. It was awesome seeing people of all ages get excited about science. Big thanks to everyone! #Outreach #CorrosionScience #NSERC #CREATE

Syed Imran Ali, an undergraduate student at the UPEI and a CRTE Award recipient, shares their summer research experience on Wind turbine gear-lubricant interactions. Watch their video here: youtube.com/watch?v=ypWA__… #SustainableMaterials #CRTE #Corrosion #Science #NSERC

Spring Open House was a success! 🌱 At Chemistry, students explored electrochemistry through hands-on demos, while the Bone and Joint Institute featured discussions on corrosion in implant failure. #STEM #Corrosion #NSERC #ScienceOutreach #BiomedicalEngineering

Join us for the CREATE CORRECT Corrosion Science Institute (CSI) 2026 Conference. June 8–12, 2026. University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ⭐Register here: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8l… For the lates information visit our website: uwo.ca/sci/correct/wh…

Ethan Drake, an undergraduate at the @UPEI and CRTE Awardee, shares their summer research experience on production pathways for recycled PET using textile waste-derived polyester Watch here: youtu.be/L12MWVtgUJc #UndergraduateResearch #SustainableMaterials #NSERC #Corrosion

Maryam Mottaghi, PhD student at Western University, shares how a CRTE award took her to the NRC in Ottawa, expanding her research skills, perspective, and career goals. Watch her video: youtu.be/f7_Q0h9OmTg?si… #NSERC #CORRECT #CRTE #Corrosion #Science #GraduateResearch #STEM

We were pleased to host an engaging and insightful XPS Workshop led by Dr. Mark Beisinger. Watch the recording, and explore key techniques and tips in X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy here: youtu.be/p8kafN1UbAo?si… #XPS #NSERC #SurfaceAnalysis #Workshop #STEM

Elham Salehi Alaei, Postdoctoral Fellow at Western University, shares her CRTE-supported mobility experience at the LTC 2025 Conference in Japan. Watch her video: youtu.be/kw46-yodjnc?si… #NSERC #CORRECT #CRTE #Corrosion #Science #STEM #IndustrylCollaboration

Maedeh Barzmehri shares highlights from the Euro-MIC Industry Course 2025 in Groningen and how it shaped her professional growth. Watch her video: youtu.be/JnKZsniIaZY?si… #NSERC #CORRECT #CRTE #Corrosion #Science #GraduateResearch #STEM #MIC #MobilityExperience #PhDLife

Balancing a PhD and motherhood isn’t easy. Waruni Senanayake reflects on resilience, planning, and support, and why academia must better include student-parents. Watch her video here: youtu.be/OXYlW8aYx40?si… #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingInAcademia #PhDLife #StudentParents

Mahdiyeh Mallahi Karai, PhD student at @McMasterU, shares her upcoming CRTE-funded mobility at the University of Alberta. Watch her video here: youtu.be/KLDGvhSvFPg?si… #NSERC #CORRECT #CRTE #Corrosion #Science #GraduateResearch #STEM #MobilityExperience #PhDLife

Kiana Sabzehei, PhD student at @UBC, shares her CRTE-funded mobility experience at Ice Dragon, highlighting hands-on work, skills gained, and how this opportunity shaped her research direction and career goals. Watch her video here; youtu.be/XTo3yJ6TPDo?si… #NSERC #Corrosion

Shaghayegh Shoghi, PhD student at @WesternU and CRTE awardee, shares her mobility experience at CanmetMATERIALS, gaining hands-on research experience, new skills, and valuable professional connections. Watch her video here: youtu.be/ps00oR-gvEk?si… #STEM #Corrosion #Science #NSERC

Shea Kraemer, PhD student at @WesternU, shares insights from an industry-focused mobility experience at Ice Dragon Corrosion, highlighting hands-on research, skills gained, and how it shaped future career goals. Please watch his video here: youtu.be/GdGrIY6NRTc?si… #NSERC #CORRECT

Robert Addai, PhD candidate at @WesternU and CRTE awardee, shares highlights from his mobility placement at @tudelft . Check out his video here: youtu.be/v_4oCJiHK8Q?si… #NSERC #CORRECT #CRTE #Corrosio #Science #GraduateResearch #STEM #InternationalCollaboration

Discover Kiana Sabzehei’s report: Corrosion in the Mining Industry: A Case Study of the Britannia Mine. 📄 Read the full report: uwo.scholaris.ca/items/12328a82… 🎥 Watch her presentation here: youtu.be/kxRJG_HihDw?si… #CorrosionScience #Mining #Sustainability #IndigenousCommunities

Please check out Maryam Mottaghi’s report on: “Corrosion in Canned Foods.” 📄Read the full report: uwo.scholaris.ca/items/82291484… 🎥Watch her presentation here: youtu.be/1vfSecvkfvc?si… #CorrosionScience #FoodSafety #NSERC #Equity #FoodSafety

Check out Andrew Del Duca’s insightful report: “Corrosion of Infrastructure: The Gardiner Expressway, Toronto, Ontario.” 📘 Read the full report: uwo.scholaris.ca/items/baedbc12… 🎥 Watch his presentation here: youtu.be/w8-4lyNw2ro?si… #CorrosionScience #Sustainability #NSERC

Join Us at Corrosion Summer Institute (CSI) 2026! Featured Speakers Include: Zoë Coull - Shiva Mohajernia - Monica Hernandez - Phil Egberts - Tian Tian - Jing Liu - Lisa Gieg - Torben Lund Skovhus 📍Submit your name to receive updates. bit.ly/3JXuiU6 #NSERC #CSI

Check out Grace Ajayi’s report “Aluminum Toxicity in Foods from Cookware: A Chemical, Corrosion, and Multifaceted Analysis.” 📖 Read the full report : uwo.scholaris.ca/items/295699f5… 🎥Watch her presentation here: youtu.be/n_OAWpxRKBY?si… #CorrosionScience #NSERC #STEM #Sustainability