Here is your monthly dose of my Canadian engineering news created for licensed and aspiring engineers, geoscientists and technicians in Canada.
Engineers Making Headlines
- Jarett Dewbury, a biomedical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo, has made remarkable progress in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare. Awarded the prestigious Pearl Sullivan Emerging Global Leaders (PS EGL) Award, he focuses his work on enhancing AI accessibility for healthcare systems and the university community. Building on these achievements, he has secured a full-time research role at MIT to further develop AI technologies to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery, illustrating the powerful impact young engineers can have through technical expertise and practical innovation.
- Mary Kang and Gianni Micucci, both young engineers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, have been featured for their research revealing that non-producing oil and gas wells emit microbial methane at rates much higher than previously thought—an environmental issue with significant implications. Their work advances understanding of methane leaks and could influence climate change mitigation strategies.
Crowdfunding Engineering/Technology Campaigns
- CCBOT Indoor: Patented Modular Robot Platform is a modular robotic platform ready for Python and ROS programming. It features phone control, live camera feed, a time-of-flight sensor, and modular hardware components. This versatile robot is designed for indoor applications, providing a robust platform for robotics enthusiasts and developers.
- Kare 3d- Desktop Metal 3D Printer offers a desktop metal 3D printer that brings industrial production technology to a personal scale. This printer makes metal 3D printing accessible on your desktop, opening new possibilities for creators and engineers. Its compact size and advanced capabilities make it an innovative tool for manufacturing and prototyping.
- MatPredict is an AI-driven technology that calculates the precise mix of recycled waste, pellets, and additives required for extruding perfect custom 3D filaments. This AI engine aims to reduce guesswork for filament manufacturers by optimizing material blends for quality and sustainability. The project targets the growing 3D printing community focused on eco-friendly and tailored filament solutions. This innovation could enhance the quality and performance of 3D printed parts significantly.
Association News
Here are the news links to every Canadian Association. If there is anything beyond the standard stuff (elections, new appointments, upcoming events), I’ll try to list them below.
- APEGA News – Streamlining the Competency-Based Assessment Process for Engineering Applicants
- APEGS News
- APEY News – Employment Opportunities
- ASET News
- EGBC News – Discipline notice: Ik (Peter) Suck Chun
- EGM News – Act and React Activity #7: Definition of Professional Practice, Fees and Fines
- Engineers Nova Scotia News – New Government of Canada Resource for Foreign Credential Recognition
- Engineers PEI News
- NAPEG News – Meet the President: Kamran Ata, P.Eng.
- PEGNL News – Member Announcement: PEGNL is looking for experienced professionals
- PEO News – PEO Continues Licence Suspension for PEAK Non-Compliance
Engineer’s Canada – Scam alert: Fraudsters pose as a recruiter for Engineers Canada
Career: Working Smarter & Job Hunting Help
This article emphasizes tailoring your CV and cover letter to closely mirror the job description, highlighting communication, organizational, and customer service skills as relevant. It advises honesty in applications and suggests standing out by presenting yourself as the solution to the employer’s problem. Using AI tools for job applications can help but should not replace personal effort to differentiate your application. Read more here.
This article highlights the critical career skill of developing people skills alongside technical expertise for engineers, especially in software engineering. Kent Beck points out that engineers often lack soft skills and tend to be very direct, which can hinder workplace collaboration. Cultivating interpersonal skills, including empathy and communication, enhances team performance and helps engineers adapt to evolving roles in the age of AI. Read more here.
TED Talks Expand
- In this TED talk, Miles Wu explores how the traditional art of origami provides solutions to various modern engineering and design challenges. The talk highlights the intersection of ancient craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation, showing how folding techniques are applied in robotics, space exploration, and sustainable design. Wu’s insights reveal the beauty and functionality that origami brings to contemporary problem-solving.
- In this TED talk, Silvana Konermann shares how artificial intelligence is helping scientists understand the intricate language of human cells. The talk highlights how AI, combined with large-scale biological experiments, could transform the way we study complex diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer by predicting cell responses and identifying potential treatments. Konermann’s insights reveal the exciting potential of AI to accelerate medical discoveries and reshape the future of precision medicine.
Quote To Ponder
“Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them.”
– James A. Michener
