Here is your monthly dose of my Canadian engineering news created for licensed and aspiring engineers, geoscientists and technicians in Canada.
- Dr. Yang Shi, was honored with the 2024 IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineer Award. Dr. Shi received this award for his significant contributions to the fields of networked and distributed control, model predictive control, and industrial cyber-physical systems. His work has advanced autonomous intelligent systems, which are increasingly vital in areas like robotics and industrial automation. The award, given at the Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, highlights Dr. Shi’s influence in both academic and practical applications within electrical and electronics engineering, underscoring his role in shaping the future of intelligent engineering systems.
- Martha Dagnew, an environmental engineering professor at Western University, achieved significant recognition in Canada as part of the inaugural 3M 25 Women in Science Program. This program honors women in STEM who are making an impact on environmental sustainability. Dagnew's research focuses on protecting freshwater systems from pollutants like microplastics and nutrient overload, which can harm ecosystems. Her innovative approaches aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in water treatment processes, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency.
The OGarden Smart is an indoor gardening system that grows up to 90 fruits and vegetables with automatic watering and energy-efficient LED lighting, ensuring fresh produce year-round with minimal effort invented in Quebec, Canada.
Meet Ruggie-the world's best alarm clock. Ruggie is a pressure-sensitive alarm clock mat that helps you get out of bed by requiring you to stand on it to turn off the alarm. It features customizable alarm sounds, a touch-activated LED display, and functions as a nightlight, perfect for nighttime use.
AROMA 59 introduces solidified fragrance capsules, offering a unique way to experience scents inspired by nature's power and calmness. After two years of development, these natural, solid-state fragrances provide a sensory escape, reimagining traditional perfumes and transforming your environment with ease and elegance.
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-AGEGA Announces New Phone Number and New Edmonton Office Location
- APEGS News-Saskatchewan Engineer is Fined, Given Further Orders
- APEY News
- ASET News- Former SAIT team nominated for provincial STEM award for graphene sidewalk project
- EGBC News-Demographic Report Presents Registrant Identity Data
- EGM News-CanDACC: Recruiting Professionals to Resolve Construction Disputes
- Engineers Nova Scotia News-2024 Annual Report
- Engineers PEI News
- NAPEG News
- PEGNL News-Member Announcements: October 11
- PEO News
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We all aspire to get promoted and advance in our engineering careers, but it requires seizing opportunities and demonstrating readiness for greater responsibility. To prove you can handle new challenges and succeed, consider the following eight strategies to take on extra responsibilities at work in this article.
- In this inspiring TEDx Talk, Katie shares her journey from being unaware of the engineering field to becoming a passionate advocate for its potential to transform lives. As the Chief Executive of Engineers Without Borders UK, she leads groundbreaking projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and motivates future engineers to leverage their skills for positive impact. Discover how engineers can turn dreams into reality and create a better world for everyone.
- In her TEDx Talk, Subhashini Ganapathy redefines engineering by sharing her dynamic journey in Industrial Systems Engineering. She highlights exciting applications, from managing Disneyland logistics to developing augmented reality solutions, proving engineering can be both technical and invigorating.
"Design is the art of turning constraints into opportunities."
-Aza Raskin
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Gavin Simone, P.Eng. (AB), LEED AP
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Thank you for reading. This month, we ask:
1. What professional development and technical training opportunities does your company offer engineers?
2. How does or does a changing government impact your engineering projects?
Thanks for sharing!
1. My company offers a good mix of professional development for engineers, like in-house training sessions, access to online courses, and reimbursement for external certifications. It’s a nice setup because we can build on both technical skills and things like project management.
2. Changes in government can definitely affect our projects. New regulations, funding adjustments, or policy changes often mean we need to shift timelines, budgets, or make sure we’re staying compliant. It’s a bit of a moving target, but we adapt as things change.
Great Headlines.
How does or does a changing government impact your engineering projects?
“Growth” is the driving force behind many aggressive policies and promises today. To serve a diverse and growing population, government infrastructure development is evolving rapidly, often in a dynamic and bureaucratically complex manner. New project delivery methods are being adopted, departing from traditional approaches. This shift has significantly impacted engineering projects, as risk is now often absorbed by owners and designers, whereas it was traditionally transferred to consultancies for liability purposes.
My company offers training to Co-Ops and EITs in a different operational and machine learning opportunities and initiatives
Thank you for sharing the amazing newsletter.
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