Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd. and the University of Victoria are excited to announce the highly anticipated 2024 Engineering Showcase, scheduled for Friday, September 20th, 2024 at the Bay Street Armoury.
Join us to celebrate creative student innovation across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) fields, including race car development, rocket and satellite design, robotics, and more. This event allows students to showcase their hard work, network with industry professionals, and demonstrate some of their tangible skills to the greater community.
The showcase has grown significantly in attendance and formality over the last decade and is made possible through collaboration with partners and sponsors. Please consider joining us by supporting the event or one of the cash prizes available for winning teams.
Don’t miss the chance to witness the extraordinary creations of these talented local students!
About Event Hosts
Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd.
Rainhouse is a leading CNC machining and manufacturing company with a reputation for on-time, on-budget delivery, and a commitment to the highest standards. Proudly Canadian Controlled Goods registered, ISO 9001:2015 certified, and Class MA Boiler and Pressure Vessel Licenced (License No.: LPB0201365), we excel in providing precision manufacturing solutions.
Our dedication to the community extends beyond our professional services. We actively support local youth by offering mentorship, design, and manufacturing guidance throughout the year. We dedicate over 20 hours monthly to student teams participating in the Rainhouse Engineering Showcase, providing them exposure to real-world manufacturing environments, fostering innovation, and strengthening our local economy.
University of Victoria | Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
UVic’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) is a leader in engineering and computer science education in Canada. Under the leadership of Dean Mina Hoorfar, the first woman to lead the faculty, the number of undergraduate students has doubled over the last decade. A top priority is championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Achievements include:
ranked in the top 10 among Canada’s 40+ engineering schools
greenest civil engineering program in the country
first biomedical engineering program in Western Canada
home to the only accredited software engineering program in BC
100+ faculty members teaching more than 3,000 students
The ECS faculty is home to many student teams showcasing projects at the Rainhouse Engineering Showcase. These teams benefit from Rainhouse’s year-round manufacturing support and sponsorship. Many of Rainhouse’s employees, including President and CEO Ray Brougham, are UVic alumni, reflecting the strong ties between the University of Victoria and Rainhouse.