Here is your monthly dose of my Canadian engineering news created for licensed and aspiring engineers, geoscientists and technicians in Canada.
- Ying Chen, awarded with the 2024 Maple Leaf Award by the Canadian Society for Bioengineering, is recognized for her contributions to precision agriculture and sustainable farming. Her innovative research integrates technology to enhance productivity while reducing environmental impact. As a mentor and leader, she fosters collaboration in the engineering community, advocating for policies that support agricultural innovation and sustainability.
- Dr. Yang Shi received the 2024 IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineer Award for groundbreaking contributions to control systems and intelligent mechatronics. Presented annually, the award honors Canadian engineering excellence and was celebrated at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.
Mezmopen is an innovative fidget pen designed to be infinitely breakable and customizable. It combines functionality with stress relief, allowing users to fidget while writing. The campaign aims to revolutionize the pen experience for both productivity and relaxation.
The Futon Pillow is a luxurious, fluffy pillow made in Japan, designed for ultimate comfort and support. Its unique construction promotes restful sleep, making it an ideal choice for those seeking quality and relaxation in their bedding.
The High Frequency Headphones campaign aims to revolutionize sound healing by utilizing advanced technology to enhance auditory experiences. These headphones are designed to promote relaxation and well-being through specific sound frequencies, catering to wellness enthusiasts and sound therapy practitioners.
What technology or gadget are you currently enjoying and would recommend to other aspiring and licensed engineers? Let us know in the comments below.
Here are the news links to every Canadian Association. If there is anything beyond the standard stuff (elections, new appointments), I'll try to list them below. The news tends to slow down during certain parts of the year (e.g. Summer, X-Mas).
- APEGA News - APEGA Names Paul Wynnyk, P.Eng., as New Registrar & CEO
- APEGS News
- APEY News
- ASET News - Alberta STEM association CEO pioneered initiatives that transformed the profession at a national level
- EGBC News - Registrants share feedback on Reserved Practice for ASTTBC
- EGM News - Manual of Admissions Updates
- Engineers Nova Scotia News - CPD Program Modernization Update
- Engineers PEI News
- NAPEG News
- PEGNL News - Member Announcements
- PEO News - Important Update on PEO's Engineering Intern (EIT) program
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- Energy entrepreneur John O'Donnell introduces a cleaner way to generate industrial heat using a novel "heat battery" made from bricks and iron wire. In this TED Talk, he explores how this innovation can reduce emissions and revolutionize manufacturing, positioning electrified industrial heat as a future trillion-dollar industry.
- Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla shares 12 bold predictions for technology's future, from preventative medicine to car-free cities and ultra-fast planes. In this inspiring talk, he explores how "foolish ideas" can drive innovation and lead us to a world of abundance and transformative progress.
"Design is not about what you add, but about what you remove."
-Vitaly Friedman
Thanks for reading, and have a great month!
Gavin Simone, P.Eng. (AB), LEED AP
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Here are our questions for this month:
Q1: How important is goal setting in your engineering career? OR
Q2: As an engineer, how do you balance technical demands with creative problem-solving in your projects?
Let us know your thoughts.
Goals are necessary to strive for and monitor one’s performance. Setting a goal and checking in frequently to assess progress and make adjustments helps with professional growth and development
How important is goal setting in your engineering career?
Goal setting is critical for advancing in any career. It is important to monitor your progress toward these goals throughout the year to help keep track of how far one has gotten to their goal. In my career during the yearly reviews it is important to place realistic goals for the year and present ideas on how I will reach those goals.
Q2:
Accessing the technical request in terms of cost, safety, timeliness, quality, alternatives, interface, how couple issues can be managed together without minimal to zero side impacts. Acceptance criteria need to be well-defined in clause. And, Change request is where new demands / out side of scope, shall be handled.
Answer 1: Goals are required to get me on the right path. As an EIT I’m on the path of acquiring my P.Eng. designation. I need to plan ahead of time, the required exams, projects etc.
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Q1: How important is goal setting in your engineering career?
Ans: As PEng. its very important for me to set goals in the beginning of the year and monitor the timeline that I have put to meet these goals
Q1: How important is goal setting in your engineering career?
I would say for me, it is important, especially for continuous development! As a professional, I want to both keep my technical expertise up to date with new information, but also continuously learn and develop my skillset. Setting goals, no matter how small, helps keep both up to date in the industry and also continue to improve my existing skills.
The quote reminds me of the design of kid’s strider bikes, which are the most effective way to teach children about the balance of riding a bicycle, by ironically removing most of the bicycle components.