Twins graduate together from School of Engineering Science

Twins Basil and Joanna Giannopoulos have shared many experiences and aspirations, so their decision to study the same subject at the same university came as no surprise. The siblings will celebrate the completion of their undergraduate degrees together during SFU's fall convocation ceremony on October 5 and become new alumni of SFU's School of Engineering Science (ENSC) . The Engineering Science program provided the twins an opportunity to engage in SFU's innovative research community and gain relevant practical experience through the co-op program. "The direct, positive impact that engineering can have on our world is what really drew me to engineering," says Basil, while Joanna adds, "Engineering was a unique opportunity to combine my creative and analytical skills." The twins, born and raised in Coquitlam, fostered their sense of curiosity about the world, nature, and how things work from a young age. The two share a "there's got to be a better way to make this happen" attitude that has motivated them throughout their degree. During their first year as SFU students, Basil and Joanna joined the university's Satellite Design Team, where Joanna discovered a passion for radio communications, becoming well versed in the field and eventually taking on the role of club president. "Having Basil there with me certainly made me feel more comfortable to join in the first place," says Joanna.