User:Chloe Filion

I am a first-year undergraduate student at Western University interested in electrical engineering and its applications in sustainability and agriculture. Growing up on a farm in Southern Ontario fostered my passion for practical innovation, environmental stewardship, and agricultural technology. Through independent projects and national and international science fair competitions, I have explored how engineering can address real-world challenges. I am excited to continue developing these interests and contribute to the sharing of sustainable technologies and ideas through Appropedia.

Growing up on a farm in Southern Ontario played a significant role in shaping my interests in engineering and sustainability. From a young age, I was surrounded by agriculture and developed an appreciation for the natural environment and the importance of finding practical ways to improve the systems we rely on.

One of my earliest passions was beekeeping, which I began in childhood and pursued as a registered beekeeper. In fifth grade, I began experimenting with different approaches to queen bee rearing within my own hives. This early curiosity about improving agricultural practices through experimentation and problem-solving helped foster an interest that would eventually develop into a passion for engineering. Although I am no longer able to maintain my hives, I continue to enjoy raising chickens.

Throughout high school, I pursued these interests through engineering projects and science fair competitions, exploring applications of technology in agriculture, environmental protection, and practical problem-solving. My work received recognition at both national and international levels, including a Platinum Award at the 2021 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) for an automated chicken coop project, a Silver Medal at the 2022 CWSF for a dynamic highway speed emission control system, and a Platinum Award at the 2025 CWSF for a home smog alarm, which also received the Intact Climate Change Resilience Award. In 2024, I received first place in the Embedded Systems category at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Now beginning my undergraduate studies at Western University, I am excited to further explore the intersection of electrical engineering, agriculture, and sustainability. I am particularly interested in how automation, embedded systems, and accessible technologies can address environmental challenges and improve agricultural practices. Through Appropedia, I hope to expand my knowledge, share ideas, and contribute to a community dedicated to developing practical solutions for a more sustainable future.

Selected Engineering Projects

2021 – Automated Chicken Coop: View Project

2022 – Dynamic Highway Speed Emission Control System: View Project

2024 – Digital Air Rifle Ballistic Measuring Device: View Project

2025 – Home Smog Alarm: View Project