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WINNER OF THE 2009 CANADIANENGINEERING LEADER AWARDSchulichENGINEERFALL 2009Permission to reproduce any part of thispublication for commercial purposes shouldbe obtained by writing to the address below.Reproduction for other purposes shouldacknowledge the source.DeanElizabeth CannonVIEWPOINTGetting to the Olympicsthe old-school wayBy Arne DankersPAGE 2CONTENTSDon Taylor is chief executive officer of EngineeredAir, a Calgary company he joined in 1967. He builtthe firm into one of Canada’s leaders in the heating,ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industry.Engineered Air is recognized as one of Canada’s50 Best Managed Companies. In 2008, Taylor wasinducted into the Calgary Business Hall of Fame.Don Taylor graduated in 1958 with a bachelor’sdegree in civil engineering and a master’s degreein 1960, both from the University of Alberta. Hiscommitment to supporting education and researchis apparent in his long history of donations totechnical schools and universities. He has providedfunding for cancer treatment and research,women’s shelters and youth programs acrossCanada. Taylor’s company is also the corporatesponsor of the Engineered Air Theatre at the EpcorCentre for the Performing Arts in Calgary.Don Taylor, PEng, is the2009 recipient of the CanadianEngineering Leader Award.The Taylor family’s most recent contribution tothe University of Calgary is $25 million towards theTaylor Family Digital Library. The library, scheduledfor completion in late 2010, will house the latesttechnology to enhance education and research:wireless capabilities, multimedia rooms, editingsuites and a 3D visualization lab.Every year, the Schulich School of Engineeringrecognizes an engineer who has achievedprofessional excellence while giving back tothe community and serving as an inspirationalrole model to future engineers. The CanadianEngineering Leader Award is presented annuallyat the Schulich School of Engineering Dean’sHoliday Reception in Calgary.Editorial TeamMary Anne MoserDirector of CommunicationsJennifer SowaMedia Relations OfficerAmy DowdCommunications OfficerContributorsPeter Calamai, Arne Dankers, Don McSwiney,Carolina Romeo, Jennifer SowaPhotographyDebby Armstrong, Darryl Augustine,Ken Bendiktsen, Chris Bolin, Karen Denny,David Moll, Ewan Nicholson, Greg Fulmes,Matt Sattlegger, Jennifer Sowa, Jason StangDesignID8 Design GroupContact informationJennifer Sowa, Managing EditorSchulich EngineerDean’s Office, EN C202Schulich School of Engineering2500 University Drive NWCalgary, AlbertaT2N 1N4Email: magazine@schulich.ucalgary.caWebsite: www.schulich.ucalgary.caOn the cover:A winking eye was part of a light message sentby U of C students to graduate Dr. RobertThirsk on the International Space Station inSeptember 2009.Photo by Greg FulmesFEATURESH I G H E RFinding the motivationto be a top performerBy Dr. James E. Loehrand Peter J. McLaughlinPAGE 4F A S T E RMay the athlete withthe best equipment winBy Don McSwineyPAGE 10S T R O N G E RStructures that outperformBy Jennifer SowaPAGE 21H E A L T H I E RHigh performance healthBy Peter CalamaiPAGE 29Y O U N G E RCanada’s top 20 under 20By Carolina RomeoPAGE 36A R T S I E RAnnual engineeringinternship photo contestwinnersPAGE 38DID YOU KNOW?The word “gymnasium” comesfrom the Greek root “gymnos”meaning nude; the literal meaningof “gymnasium” is “school for nakedexercise.” Athletes in the ancientOlympic Games would participatein the nude.Source: Interesting Olympic Facts,www.about.comDEPARTMENTSIn conversationwith Bruce JamiesonPAGE 8In conversationwith Hany MichaelPAGE 28In the communityPAGE 46NewsPAGE 47Donor storiesPAGE 50Reverse engineeringPAGE 52