Hydrometallurgy Lucy Rosato Undergraduate Scholarship
2023 Recipients
Jessica Rudd
Laurentian University
Jessica Rudd is a third-year Chemical Engineering student at Laurentian University, with a specialization in Extractive Metallurgy. She is currently on a co-op placement at Vale’s Port Colborne Refinery as a part of their Process Technology team. Jessica’s work there is primarily focused on a few projects within the Precious Metals side of the refinery. Gold, platinum group metals, silver, and more are produced there through hydrometallurgical processes. Jessica is also the current President of the Laurentian University CIM MetSoc Student Chapter and the Vice President of the Laurentian University Chemical Engineering Chapter (LUChEC). Through these student organizations, she has organized several social events and tours to different facilities in the mineral processing and metallurgy field. Jessica is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM disciplines, and is a member and volunteer for WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Sudbury. After she graduates, Jessica plans on pursuing graduate studies in hydrometallurgy research.
| 2022 – Audrey Scanlan, Carleton University and Julia Twinney, Queen’s University |
| 2021 – Susanna Zhang, Queen’s University |
2020 – Jasmine-Sophie Papineau-de Monitgny, Ecole Polytechnique |
| 2019 – Ellie McLeod of the University of Victoria |
| 2018 – Chenbo Xu of the University of Toronto |
| 2017 – Sahar Ayaz of the University of Toronto |
| 2016 – Emma Dodds of UBC |
| 2015 – Caitlyn McKinley of Queen’s University |
| 2014 – Shelby Pottle of Dalhousie University |
| 2013 – Sarah Ingram of Queen’s University |
Purpose of the Scholarship
For her contributions to the field of hydrometallurgy, she received the Sherritt Hydrometallurgy Award in 1993, the only woman recipient in the award’s history to that date. Amongst her many technical achievements, she played a key role in the development and implementation of the Jarofix process which received the Xstrata Innovation Award in 2003. She authored numerous papers, co-authored several patents and chaired conferences in hydrometallurgy and electrochemistry. In the mid 1990’s Lucy Rosato became Technical Director of the CEZinc refinery, Valleyfield Quebec Canada and in 2002 became President and CEO of the Noranda Income Fund with direct responsibility for CEZinc. She became the first woman to be named General Manager of a Noranda metallurgical plant, and of any zinc plant world-wide. Her personal touch and sense of humour made her a unique and natural leader.
Lucy Rosato left an indelible mark in the minds and hearts of all those who were fortunate to have known and worked with her. In particular, she inspired and mentored other women to seek advancement in the challenging world of metallurgy.
Scholarship Terms
In memory of Lucy Rosato and as a tribute to her significant contributions, the Hydrometallurgy Section has established a one-year scholarship of $5,000 for a female 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student enrolled full-time in any science and/or engineering program at a Canadian university, who intends to work in the field of hydrometallurgy, mining, or environment.
In addition to the cash award, we award one free registration for the conference at which we present the scholarship, plus free admission to the social events we sponsor at that conference.
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply for this scholarship if you are a female who has: Passion for hydrometallurgy, mining or environment. Achievement in science and/or engineering relating to hydrometallurgy, mining or environment. Demonstrated community accomplishments.
The selection process is managed by the Hydrometallurgy Section’s Scholarships sub-committee, which reports to the Education Chair. No formal application forms are used. To apply, submit a written application in English or French, including the following documentation to the CIM MetSoc Hydrometallurgy Section Scholarship sub-committee:
- Student Statement – A brief (maximum 2 pages) statement explaining: Your career objectives in hydrometallurgy, mining or environment. Your educational objectives. How this scholarship would help you attain your objectives. Why you want to work in the field of hydrometallurgy, mining or environment. How you intend to maintain involvement with the hydrometallurgical industry or research community. Include relevant referees who can be contacted to support your application, should the sub-committee wish to do so.
- Student Résumé – Indicate internships, work and/or co-op experience, academic courses and projects related to your area of study. Extracurricular activities should be highlighted as an important aspect of your application.
- Official Transcript – Request and submit one original transcript to date from your school.
- Two Recommendation Letters – The recommendation letters can be from faculty, employers, teachers, coaches, etc., with at least one written by a faculty member acquainted with your academic performance.
Application deadline: March 01, 2023
Please email your application package to:
Thomas Feldmann
Chair Student Support
R&D Manager, 5N Plus Inc.
Email: th.feldmann@gmx.de
Submit your application
Email your application package to Thomas Feldmann, Chair of Student Support at:
The scholarship application program is closed for 2023.
