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E very year, National Engi- neering Month has a theme. And this year’s is a special one – engineering, innovation, entrepreneurship – designed to alert Canadians to the fact that engineers are about more than bridges and blueprints. In fact, the engineering sector is at the forefront of economic growth and prosperity, and today’s engineers are innovators and entrepreneurs. As Ontario shifts away from its reliance on heavy manufactur- ing towards a knowledge-based economy, engineering innova- tion will be pivotal to its future. “Engineers make good busi- ness people,” says Rob Hughes, senior project manager with Stantec Consulting Ltd. and chair of the National Engineering Week Ontario Steering Com- mittee. “This year’s theme is all about promoting an understand- ing that engineers have a strong presence in the business world; that they are innovative and de- velop ideas that contribute to the overall betterment of not only their own personal success, but also the overall economy.” He says, as natural prob- lem solvers, engineers are the ideal candidates for moving the economy forward. “The spin- off innovation that comes with that problem-solving ability is what drives and expands the economy.” With sectors such as green energy, computing technologies and environmental engineer- ing currently emerging as the foundation of Ontario’s eco- nomic future, engineers will play a significant role in all three, says Mr. Hughes. “The nature of the engineer is to ask, ‘How can we do it better?’” says Patrick Lamarre, executive vice-president of power at SNC- Lavalin, “‘How can we create the next generation of products that are to be rolled out?’” At SNC-Lavalin, engineers are working on cutting-edge environ- mental solutions. Working in conjunction with Plasco Energy Group – which has created a plasma technology to convert waste into energy – SNC-Lavalin is helping transition the pilot project into a full-scale productivity plant. As well, SNC-Lavalin is work- ing with SaskPower on the first commercial unit to capture CO 2 from a coal plant. “It is important for govern- ment to work with research and development programs and private-sector companies to get next-generation, first-of-its-kind technologies out the door,” says Mr. Lamarre. “That is how Canada will grow as a leading engineering economy. If we don’t do it, other countries will.” Jonathan Hack, manager of strategic technology engineer- ing, university and government relations at Bombardier Aero- space, says, to remain glob- ally competitive, engineering innovation is one of the skill sets that makes Bombardier a leader in the industry. And it is part- nerships such as the Consortia for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec that assist in bringing new technologies to market. “By working together, and working with government, we are able to take emerging tech- nologies that are not yet proven and put them into test programs and flight demonstrators to vali- date the technology and get it to market,” says Mr. Hack. Universities play a large role in such partnerships. James Andrew Smith, an assistant professor of Electrial and Computer Engineering at Ryerson University says two big engineering-faculty develop- ments of late are helping push advanced technologies into use. First, Ryerson’s Centre for Urban Energy is focused on the need for inexpensive, reliable and clean energy. As well, Ryerson’s professors in the Biomedical Engineering undergrad program – Canada’s first stand-alone undergradu- ate program in this field – are already producing some market- ready innovations. For example, Dr. Victor Yang, who heads the Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory at Ryerson, is involved in several next-generation medical imaging innovations. He is working with Hologic and Tornado Medical Systems to develop an innova- tive optical guidance system for the accurate placement of biopsy needles in breast and prostate cancer diagnosis. Rod McNaughton, director of the Conrad Centre for Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology at the University of Waterloo, says, “Engineers are behind the innova- tions that drive economic prosper- ity by helping industry to be more productive and use resources more efficiently.” E lectric cars, wind- and solar-power generation, a six-degree-of-motion flight simulator – these are just some of the cutting-edge research projects being undertaken on campus by Ontario engineering students. “We want students to innovate and push the engineering enve- lope,” says Dr. Metin Yaras, chair of mechanical and aerospace en- gineering at Carleton University. Fourth-year students at Car- leton work in multifunctional engineering teams on projects that include developing a gas turbine-based power-generation facility that utilizes supercritical carbon dioxide, a patient simula- tor for teaching medicine and an open-wheeled race car based on hybrid propulsion. The projects are designed so students learn more than just existing technologies. “We’re challenging them to take things forward,” Dr. Yaras says. Two years ago, for example, Carleton students built a proto- type unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a 16-foot wingspan constructed of carbon composites. The UAV, designed for geological surveying, is now being prepared for its first flight – an important first step towards commercializa- tion. “By engaging in projects with real-world applicability, students experience engineering in ac- tion,” says University of Windsor president Dr. Alan Wildeman. Windsor students and faculty are researching ways to make alternative energy sources, such as wind and solar, efficient and cost-effective. They are also work- ing with the automotive industry on many projects including the electrification of drive trains and improving child-safety features. This spring, UWind- sor will open the “Industrial Courtyard” section of its new 300,000-square-foot Centre for Engineering Innovation (CEI). The Courtyard will allow com- panies to engage students and faculty in real-life engineering research projects. “We’re completing the innova- tion pipeline by linking educa- tion, research and industry,” Dr. Wildeman explains. When completed in 2012, the CEI building itself will be a living lab. For example, through sensors built into pedestrian bridges, stu- dents can learn about load distri- butions and strain. Other sensors will allow students to monitor ef- ficiency of the building’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system and learn about concepts such as heat transfer. Thursday, February 24, 2011 • THE GLOBE AND MAIL A special information feature celebrating National Engineering Month NEWOSC 1 Commercialization partnerships give engineering students opportunities for cutting-edge research LEADINGEDGE PROGRAMS/COLLABORATIONS Innovators. Entrepreneurs. Economic drivers. These are Ontario’s inside: Engineering job opportunities offer chance to make a difference National Engineering Month events you won’t want to miss Lighting the CN Tower purple 2 3 6 Engineers National Engineering Month (NEM) is a nationwide celebration of engineering and technology. This year marks the 19th annual National Engineering Month. Volunteers in each province and territory will host events and activities designed to increase public awareness of engineering and engineering technology and encourage young people to consider careers in these fields. National Engineering Month will be celebrated in Ontario from Saturday, February 26 to Sunday, March 6. Volunteer organizers from across Ontario are hosting activities ranging from bridge-building, egg-tossing and robotics competitions to sustainability challenges and engineering design demonstrations. See NEWOSC 3 for details on events in your area. online? Visit www.engineeringmonth.on.ca for more information. National Engineering Month in Ontario: Celebrating from February 26 - March 6, 2011 Sponsors: Patrons: See the Ontario Event Calendar at www.engineeringmonth.on.ca
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Every year, National Engi-neering Month has a theme.And this year’s is a special
one – engineering, innovation,entrepreneurship – designed toalert Canadians to the fact thatengineers are about more thanbridges and blueprints.
In fact, the engineering sectoris at the forefront of economicgrowth and prosperity, andtoday’s engineers are innovatorsand entrepreneurs.
As Ontario shifts away from itsreliance on heavy manufactur-ing towards a knowledge-basedeconomy, engineering innova-tion will be pivotal to its future.
“Engineers make good busi-ness people,” says Rob Hughes,senior project manager withStantec Consulting Ltd. andchair of the National EngineeringWeek Ontario Steering Com-mittee. “This year’s theme is allabout promoting an understand-ing that engineers have a strongpresence in the business world;that they are innovative and de-velop ideas that contribute to theoverall betterment of not onlytheir own personal success, butalso the overall economy.”
He says, as natural prob-lem solvers, engineers are theideal candidates for moving theeconomy forward. “The spin-off innovation that comes withthat problem-solving ability iswhat drives and expands theeconomy.”
With sectors such as greenenergy, computing technologiesand environmental engineer-ing currently emerging as thefoundation of Ontario’s eco-nomic future, engineers will playa significant role in all three, saysMr. Hughes.
“The nature of the engineer isto ask, ‘How can we do it better?’”says Patrick Lamarre, executivevice-president of power at SNC-Lavalin, “‘How can we create thenext generation of products thatare to be rolled out?’”
At SNC-Lavalin, engineers areworking on cutting-edge environ-mental solutions.
Working in conjunction withPlasco Energy Group – whichhas created a plasma technologyto convert waste into energy –SNC-Lavalin is helping transitionthe pilot project into a full-scale
productivity plant.As well, SNC-Lavalin is work-
ing with SaskPower on the firstcommercial unit to capture CO2from a coal plant.
“It is important for govern-ment to work with research anddevelopment programs andprivate-sector companies to getnext-generation, first-of-its-kindtechnologies out the door,”says Mr. Lamarre. “That is howCanada will grow as a leadingengineering economy. If we don’tdo it, other countries will.”
Jonathan Hack, manager ofstrategic technology engineer-ing, university and governmentrelations at Bombardier Aero-space, says, to remain glob-ally competitive, engineeringinnovation is one of the skill setsthat makes Bombardier a leaderin the industry. And it is part-nerships such as the Consortiafor Research and Innovation in
Aerospace in Quebec that assistin bringing new technologies tomarket.
“By working together, andworking with government, weare able to take emerging tech-nologies that are not yet provenand put them into test programsand flight demonstrators to vali-date the technology and get it tomarket,” says Mr. Hack.
Universities play a large rolein such partnerships.
James Andrew Smith, anassistant professor of Electrialand Computer Engineering atRyerson University says twobig engineering-faculty develop-ments of late are helping pushadvanced technologies intouse. First, Ryerson’s Centre forUrban Energy is focused on theneed for inexpensive, reliableand clean energy.
As well, Ryerson’s professorsin the Biomedical Engineering
undergrad program – Canada’sfirst stand-alone undergradu-ate program in this field – arealready producing some market-ready innovations.
For example, Dr. Victor Yang,who heads the Biophotonics andBioengineering Laboratory atRyerson, is involved in severalnext-generation medical imaginginnovations. He is working withHologic and Tornado MedicalSystems to develop an innova-tive optical guidance system forthe accurate placement of biopsyneedles in breast and prostatecancer diagnosis.
Rod McNaughton, director ofthe Conrad Centre for Business,Entrepreneurship and Technologyat the University of Waterloo, says,“Engineers are behind the innova-tions that drive economic prosper-ity by helping industry to be moreproductive and use resourcesmore efficiently.”
E lectric cars, wind- andsolar-power generation, asix-degree-of-motion flight
simulator – these are just some ofthe cutting-edge research projectsbeing undertaken on campus byOntario engineering students.
“We want students to innovateand push the engineering enve-lope,” says Dr. Metin Yaras, chairof mechanical and aerospace en-gineering at Carleton University.
Fourth-year students at Car-leton work in multifunctionalengineering teams on projects
that include developing a gasturbine-based power-generationfacility that utilizes supercriticalcarbon dioxide, a patient simula-tor for teaching medicine and anopen-wheeled race car based onhybrid propulsion.
The projects are designed sostudents learn more than justexisting technologies. “We’rechallenging them to take thingsforward,” Dr. Yaras says.
Two years ago, for example,Carleton students built a proto-type unmanned aerial vehicle
(UAV) with a 16-foot wingspanconstructed of carbon composites.The UAV, designed for geologicalsurveying, is now being preparedfor its first flight – an importantfirst step towards commercializa-tion.
“By engaging in projects withreal-world applicability, studentsexperience engineering in ac-tion,” says University of Windsorpresident Dr. Alan Wildeman.
Windsor students and facultyare researching ways to makealternative energy sources, such
as wind and solar, efficient andcost-effective. They are also work-ing with the automotive industryon many projects including theelectrification of drive trains andimproving child-safety features.
This spring, UWind-sor will open the “IndustrialCourtyard” section of its new300,000-square-foot Centre forEngineering Innovation (CEI).The Courtyard will allow com-panies to engage students andfaculty in real-life engineeringresearch projects.
“We’re completing the innova-tion pipeline by linking educa-tion, research and industry,” Dr.Wildeman explains.
When completed in 2012, theCEI building itself will be a livinglab. For example, through sensorsbuilt into pedestrian bridges, stu-dents can learn about load distri-butions and strain. Other sensorswill allow students to monitor ef-ficiency of the building’s heating,ventilation and air-conditioningsystem and learn about conceptssuch as heat transfer.
Thursday, February 24, 2011 • THE GLOBE AND MAIL A special information feature celebrating National Engineering Month NEWOSC 1
Commercialization partnerships give engineeringstudents opportunities for cutting-edge research
LEADINGEDGE PROGRAMS/COLLABORATIONS
Innovators. Entrepreneurs. Economic drivers.These are Ontario’s
inside: Engineering job opportunities offerchance to make a difference
National Engineering Month eventsyou won’t want to miss
Lighting the CN Towerpurple2 3 6
Engineers
National Engineering Month (NEM) is a nationwide celebration of engineering and technology.This year marks the 19th annual National Engineering Month. Volunteers in each province and territory will host events and
activities designed to increase public awareness of engineering and engineering technology and encourage young people toconsider careers in these fields.
National Engineering Month will be celebrated in Ontario from Saturday, February 26 to Sunday, March 6. Volunteer organizersfrom across Ontario are hosting activities ranging from bridge-building, egg-tossing and robotics competitions to sustainabilitychallenges and engineering design demonstrations. See NEWOSC 3 for details on events in your area.
online? Visit www.engineeringmonth.on.ca for more information.
National Engineering Month in Ontario: Celebrating from February 26 - March 6, 2011
Sponsors:
Patrons:
See the Ontario Event Calendar at www.engineeringmonth.on.ca
...I want to build robots to explore space
“Any engineering marvel like the Canadarm isthe product of many dedicated people. I wasone of them. At that time, technology was not asadvanced as it is today,and high tech was notan obvious extension ofthe work of engineers.The Canadarm was anextraordinary event; anopportunity to exerciseleading-edge skills forthat time and a catalystfor many developmentsafterwards. I have since developed mobile robotsthat carry cameras, sensors and smaller arms. Theyare currently used in the military context and willbecome very useful in civilian and domestic life.”
-Andrew Goldenberg, Professor, Mechanical and IndustrialEngineering, University of Toronto; President, EngineeringServices Inc.
Thursday, February 24, 2011 • THE GLOBE AND MAILA special information feature celebrating National Engineering MonthNEWOSC 2
This report was produced by RandallAnthony Communications Inc. (www.randallanthony.com) in conjunction with the advertising department of The Globe and Mail. Richard Deacon, National Business Development Manager, [email protected].
Engineering: A world of exciting opportunities
...I want to open the minds of young people
“George Brown has built strong partnerships with em-ployers, and we regularly seek their feedback on how ourgraduates are meeting their needs. We heard that technicalskills are expected; however,it’s the soft skills that are criticalto the success of today’s gradu-ates: communication, customerservice, teamwork and theability to work across a diversegroup of people and disciplines.As a result, we began developingcurricula to meet these needsand, in our 2020 Strategic Plan,we have put greater emphasis on the development of theseskills. When I think about my career progression overmy 25 years at Bell Canada, the technical knowledge wasinvaluable, but what really helped me succeed was myability to build relationships.”
-Anne Sado, P.Eng., President, George Brown College,University of Toronto graduate
Think you could build a 20-inch bridge that’s capable of carrying a 20-kilogramload?
On February 26, young people between six and 18 years of age – and their BigBrother/Big Sister Toronto (BBBST) mentors – will test their bridge-building skills atone of six 90-minute construction sessions at the Ontario Science Centre.
“It’s a fun opportunity for kids to be creative and get an idea of the kinds ofthings engineers do in their jobs,” says Karen Hager, the centre’s director of scienceengagement.
To bring an air of authenticity to the project, 10 professional engineers and seniorengineering students have volunteered their time to advise the young bridge build-ers. They will guide them through their construction projects, following the mainsteps engineers take with real projects including a design phase, test phases andconstruction.
BBBST youth will work in groups to build bridges using K’NEX, a building toy thatconsists of different-sized plastic rods, connectors, bricks and other components.The winning team will be the one that builds the lightest-weight bridge compared
to the weight of the load it is capable of carrying.“Working in groups helps teach the importance of teamwork and collaborative
problem solving,” says Ms. Hager. “But for most kids, the real excitement comes justthrough amazing themselves with their own creativity. It inspires them to think in-novatively in their day-to-day lives.”
The sessions are part of a three-year Science and Technology Challenge Programdesigned to give BBBST youth experiences in science, technology, engineering andmath. BBBST received a grant from the Trillium Foundation to deliver the programin partnership with the Ontario Science Centre.
BBBST will hold K’NEX bridge-building competitions at the centre four timesin 2011. The next sessions will be in April, October and December. In total, 1,500young people and 300 of their adult mentors will participate in a variety of scienceand technology challenges over the next three years.
The Ontario Science Centre will also offer K’NEX bridge-building opportunities forthe general public. Members of the public can participate between 10 a.m. and5 p.m. during the two weekends that shoulder National Engineering Week.
Kids challenged to put bridge-building skills to work
Engineers
Engineers are everywhere, doing everything. And finally, the average Canadian’s understanding of the role engineers play is expanding beyond bridge building toencompass some of Canada’s greatest thinkers, problem solvers and inventors. When I grow up...
...I want to invent my own computer application
“As an engineer, I like to build things. That is mypassion. I created Shape Collage while I was workingon my PhD. It is a software program that automati-cally takes hundreds of yourphotos and makes a collagein any shape that you want.You end up with an imagefile and can do whatever youwould like with it – print it,put it on a USB, make a giantposter, tweet it, edit it, post iton Facebook. We’ve had overthree million users use oursoftware already. They’ve done everything from giantbillboards in Thailand to posters and calendars fornon-profit organizations’ fundraisers. Just the desk-top users alone have generated $750,000 in annualrevenues.”
-Vincent Cheung, PhD student, Computer Engineering,University of Toronto; Founder and CEO, Shape Collage Inc.
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INFRASTRUCTURESNC-Lavalin Construction is a global leader in the design andconstruction ofmajor infrastructure projects including hospitals,airports & special purpose buildings, water and wastewatertreatment & distribution facilities, roads & bridges, thermalpower plants, as well as petroleum facilities & pipelines.
National Engineering Month 2011 event calendarBARRIE3rd Annual Simcoe-Muskoka Bridge-Building CompetitionThe Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter of PEO invitesstudents to put their bridge-building cre-ativity to the test. Contact Trevor Bolt, P.Eng.,[email protected].
BELLEVILLE8th Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge-Build-ing Competition9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 5. The QuinteChapter of PEO invites students to builda Popsicle stick bridge and meet localengineers. Contact Heide-Marie Ross, P.Eng.,[email protected].
BROCKVILLE8th Annual Bridge-Building CompetitionMembers of the Thousand Islands Chapterof PEO will visit schools to promote theengineering profession, discuss engineer-ing principles and conduct bridge-buildingcompetitions. Contact John Ireland, P.Eng.,613-285-4573.
BRAMPTONBridge-Building ChallengeFebruary 26, Calderstone Public School.The Brampton Chapter of PEO invitesGrades 5 to 7 students to a bridge-buildingchallenge. Contact Desmond Gomes, P.Eng.,905-951-5000 ext. 3537, [email protected].
CHATHAMAnnual Impromptu Design CompetitionThe Chatham-Kent Chapter of PEO will hostan impromptu design competition for stu-dents. Solutions will be made from suppliedmaterials. Contact Shane McDowell, E.I.T.,519-436-4600 ext. 2842.
DEEP RIVERMathleticsMarch 3. The Algonquin Chapter of PEO willhost a Mathletics competition for teams ofGrade 7 students. Contact Mishuk Ashpakul,P.Eng., [email protected] or David Wilder,P.Eng., 613-584-4252, [email protected].
GUELPHGuelph Engineering Bridge-Building andInfo Session10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 6, Stone Road Mall.The Guelph Student Engineering Societyhighlights the role of engineers and helpschildren build a Popsicle stick bridge. Con-tact Matthew Zaverl, 519-362-9953,[email protected].
Girl Guides’ Engineering Badge DayMarch 5. The Ontario Network of Women inEngineering (ONWiE) has teamed up withengineering schools across the province toprovide a Badge Day at The University ofGuelph. Contact Bethany Deyell,519-824-4120 ext. 56370,[email protected],http://tiny.cc/ENG2011BadgeDay.
KINCARDINE9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 1, St. Anthony’sSchool. The Georgian Bay Chapter of PEOinvites Grades 4 to 8 students to compete inschool science fairs. Contact KarenArciszewski, [email protected].
KINGSTON11th Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge-Build-ing CompetitionFebruary 26, Queen’s University, Ellis Hall.The Kingston Chapter of PEO challengeselementary school students, Scout troopsand adults to construct Popsicle stickbridges. Contact Brenden MacKinnon, P.Eng.,613-384-2713.
Open House Day at Queen’s UniversityEngineeringThe Engineering Society invites middle andhigh school students to take part in mini-design projects, educational presentationsand engineering activities. Contact JoshLevitan, 613- 533-6008.
Girl Guides’ Engineering Badge DayMarch 5. The Ontario Network of Women inEngineering (ONWiE) has teamed up withengineering schools across the province toprovide a Badge Day at Queen’s University.Contact Bethany Deyell, 519-824-4120 ext.56370, [email protected],http://tiny.cc/ENG2011BadgeDay.
KITCHENERDrop-in K’NEX Construction Workshops11 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 27; 10 a.m. to 5p.m., March 5 & 6, The Museum.Engineering and technology volunteershelp children age six and over create struc-tures using K’NEX building toys.
LONDONDrop-in K’NEX Construction Workshops10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 26 to March 6; 5p.m. to 8 p.m., March 4, (Closed February 28),London Regional Children’s Museum.Engineering and technology volunteershelp children age six and over create struc-tures using K’NEX building toys.
Engineering Month CelebrationsThe London Chapter of PEO will host thefollowing events: February 26 to March 6,The Children’s Museum: K’NEX BuildingCompetition; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., February 26:Paper Airplane Toss and Bridge-BustingCompetitions; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., February28: Kick-off luncheon; 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.,March 1: LEED Building Tour; 1 p.m., March2: Diamond Aircraft Tour. Contact MahaEl-Birani, P.Eng., 519-694-4755; 11:30 p.m.to 1:30 p.m., March 4, University of WesternOntario Research Park: Tours of variousNational Research Council institutes andcentres will be given.Contact George Biljan, P. Eng., 519-430-7048,[email protected].
Annual Guiding Exploring Technology –Scouting Exploring Technology (GETSET)8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 10. The LondonOACETT Chapter presents a hands-on tech-nology day for Guides and Scouts. ContactPeter Nicholas, C.E.T.,519-878-0942.
Old South London – Elementary SchoolTechnology Challenge9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 10, South SecondarySchool. Teams of Grades 5 and 6 studentsare invited to respond to a mystery designchallenge using supplied materials only.Contact Mark Chenosky, 519-663-7128,[email protected].
Western Engineering Bonanza8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 3, The University ofWestern Ontario (UWO). UWO’s Undergrad-uate Engineering Society invites high schoolstudents to meet engineering professorsand students, and participate in presenta-tions and design competitions. Contact JuliaTsaltas, 519-668-6799, [email protected].
MISSISSAUGABridge-Building Challenge 20118:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 5, Tomken RoadMiddle School. The Mississauga Chapterof PEO invites Grades 7 and 8 students todesign, construct and crush-test Popsiclestick bridges. Contact Khaled El-Rahi, P.Eng.,416-677-3905, [email protected].
NEWMARKETDesign Challenge 20114 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 3, Newmarket HighSchool. The York Chapter of PEO challengesGrades 7 and 8 students to build a propeller-driven airship with supplied materials.Contact Gord Young, P.Eng.,[email protected].
NIAGARAThe Niagara Engineering Week Committee(PEO, OACETT and CEO) celebrates NationalEngineering Month 2011 with three activi-ties:
Niagara Engineering Week Luncheon11:30 am, March 4, Club Italia, 2525 Mon-trose Rd. Special Guest: Greg Phillips, Gover-nor Simcoe Secondary School - SimboticsProgram. Cost: $45 per person. Contact CaryClark, P.Eng., [email protected].
Technical Forum9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., March 4, Club Italia,2525 Montrose Rd. The Niagara EngineeringWeek committee and West Central Branchof the Ontario Public Works Association offera free technical forum on robotics. ContactTim Stuart, P.Eng., 905-682-0212 ext. 7667,
[email protected] or Sal Iannello,P.Eng., 905-735-1700 ext. 2200,[email protected].
Grades 7 and 8 Classroom PresentationsTeams of Professional Engineers andCertified Engineering Technologists andTechnicians will visit schools for engineeringpresentations and design/build projects.
NORTH BAYBalsa Wood Bridge-Building ContestThe North Bay Chapter of PEO challengeslocal students to construct a balsa woodbridge. Contact John Simmonds, P.Eng.,705-474-4667.
Water Plant Tour and Potable WaterSustainability ChallengeMarch 5. The Near North OACETT Chapterinvites Grades 7 to 12 students to tour thewater plant and do a potable water sustain-ability challenge. Contact Richard Labelle,705-472-8588.
OAKVILLEEngineering EventsThe Oakville Chapter of PEO will hostdemonstrations by FIRST Lego League andFIRST Robotic teams to showcase biomedi-cal engineering applications in the roboticsfield and a competition to build and testprotective eye wear. Contact Zahraa Al-Ali,E.I.T., [email protected].
OSHAWA6th Annual Bridge-Building ContestFebruary 26, Ontario Institute of Technology.The Durham Chapter of OACETT and theLake Ontario Chapter of PEO invite studentsto a bridge-building contest. Contact Bobvan den Berg, C.E.T., 905-728-6180,[email protected],www.durhampopsiclebridge.ca.
OTTAWAThe Ottawa Chapter of PEO will host abridge-building challenge for children,presentations to university students and anetworking event for adults and PEO mem-bers. Contact Pierre Legault, 613-996-9983.
Drop-in K’NEX Construction Workshops10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 5, Canada Scienceand Technology Museum.
NRC Engineering Challenge 20119 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., February 24, CanadaMuseum of Science and Technology.National Research Council Canada chal-lenges Grades 5 to 7 students to design,build and test an engineering prototype.Contact Jennifer Tomka, 613-990-4234,[email protected].
PETERBOROUGHEngineering and Technology ChallengeThe Peterborough Chapters of PEO andOACETT and the Institute of Electrical andElectronic Engineers invite students todesign and construct a wind generator.Contact Clarence Klassen P.Eng.,705-743-1076, [email protected].
RENFREWSpacecraft Thrust Structure BuildingCompetitionMarch 6. The Algonquin Chapter of PEOchallenges Grades 6 to 8 students to con-struct and test spacecraft launch structures.Contact Thomas A. Moir, 613-687-6125,[email protected].
RICHMOND HILL8th Annual Design Challenge-Constructa Bridge Competition12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., February 26, Academiede la Moraine Elementary School.Grades 5 and 6 students are invited toa bridge-building competition. ContactMervat Rashwan, P.Eng., ing.,[email protected].
SARNIAThe Lambton Chapter of PEO will hostthe following events:7th Annual Bridge-Building Challenge11 a.m., March 26, Lambton College.Grades 5 to 7 students are invited to partici-pate in a bridge-building challenge. ContactDavid Murray, P.Eng., 519-908-9246.
“Impromptu” Engineering DesignChallenge8:30 a.m., March 26, Lambton College.High school students are invited to partici-pate in an “Impromptu”design challenge.Contact Richard Hui, E.I.T., 519-344-6868,[email protected].
SAULT STE. MARIE9th Annual NEM Celebration; 8th AnnualMathematics ContestStation Mall. The Algoma Chapter of PEOhosts a math challenge, an egg-drop com-petition, engineering displays and roboticsdemonstrations. Contact François Nzotung-wanimana, P.Eng., 705-946-8130 ext. 8123.
SCARBOROUGH8th Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge-Build-ing Competition11 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 5, ScarboroughCivic Centre. The Scarborough Chapterof PEO invites Grades 3 to 8 students to aPopsicle stick bridge-building competition.Contact Uthayan Thurairajah, P.Eng.,647-988-6171, [email protected].
Engineering Fair & Technology Exhibits9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 5, Malvern Town Cen-tre. The Toronto East and Central Chapters ofOACETT invite students to interactive exhib-its and activities involving simple machines,electricity demos, magnetic applications,a human-powered raceway, solar energyand robotics. Contact Pasha Mohammed,C.Tech., 416-820-1600,[email protected].
SUDBURYDrop-in K’NEX Construction Workshops10 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 26 and 27; March12 to 14. Science North Engineering andtechnology volunteers help children agesix and over create structures using K’NEXbuilding toys.
THUNDER BAY2011 Engineering Challenge & TourMarch 4, Lakehead University. The LakeheadChapter of PEO invites teams of Grades 6 to8 students to Popsicle stick bridge-design,wooden catapult and egg-drop challenges.Students can see engineering labs anddemonstrations of student projects. ContactDr. Meilan Liu, P.Eng.,807-343-8952.
TIMMINSThe Porcupine-Kapuskasing Chapter of PEOwill assist Science Timmins with its SoftwareEngineering Convention and host a Popsiclebridge-building competition.March 3, Porcupine Dante Club: Networkingdinner for engineering professionals andstudents. Contact Ryan Hill, E.I.T.,705-360-1899.
TORONTODrop-in K’NEX Construction Workshops11 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 26 and 27; March5 and 6, Ontario Science Centre.Engineering and technology volunteershelp children age six and over create struc-tures using K’NEX building toys. ContactJulia Melnikova, 416-223-9961 ext. 225,[email protected].
2011 Engineering Innovations Forum6 p.m. to 10 p.m., March 3, Ontario ScienceCentre, 770 Don Mills Rd. The EngineeringInnovations Forum is an open forum discus-sion on “Engineering Innovations in DisasterRecovery.”Contact Paul Annis, C.Tech.,[email protected].
Rube Goldberg Machine Presentation6 p.m., March 4, The CN Tower. Ten ofOntario’s Engineering Student Societies willconnect one of the world’s largest RubeGoldberg machines via the Internet. The finalact will light the entire CN Tower purple – thecolour of the professional engineer’s stamp.Contact Ryan Farrugia, [email protected].
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) atToronto Public Libraries (TPL)February 28-March 4, Toronto Public Librar-ies. In partnership, TPL and EWB present aninteractive “Water for the World”workshopto Grades 5 to 9 students at Toronto arealibraries. Contact [email protected].
7th Annual Design Challenge-Constructa Bridge Competition9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., March 4, Jean LajoieElementary School. Grades 5 and 6 Frenchlanguage students are invited to partici-pate. Contact Mervat Rashwan, P.Eng., ing.,[email protected].
4th Annual Engineering IdolCompetitionMarch 5, York University. The EtobicokeChapter of PEO will host an engineeringcompetition between eight high schoolson a task related to “fluidized bed reactortechnology.”Contact Richard Weldon, P.Eng.,www.engineeringidol.com.
Hi-Skule Annual DesignapoloozaMarch 5, University of Toronto, St. GeorgeCampus. The University of Toronto Engineer-ing Society invites Grades 1 to 8 students toan afternoon of design challenges. ContactPrachy Mohan, [email protected].
Professional Career Path Presentation11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 9, Runnymedeand Swansea Public Schools. The TorontoWest Chapter of OACETT invites students toattend a presentation on engineering andtechnology careers. Contact Roy Sue-Wah-Sing, C.E.T., 416-767-5153,[email protected].
Bridge-Building Competition10 a.m. to 2 p.m., February 26, NewtonbrookSecondary School. The Willowdale andThornhill Chapters of PEO invite Grades 9to 11 students to a Popsicle stick bridge-building competition. Contact ChangizSadrm, P.Eng., or Ramona Mirtorabi, P.Eng.,416-829-7292, [email protected],[email protected].
Engineering ChallengesFebruary 28 to March 4, Dr. NormanBethune C.I. Senior design students willcompete in engineering design challengesand host engineering presentations. TheDesign@Bethune and Robotics clubs willdemonstrate engineering projects and hosta student engineering challenge.
Girl Guides’ Engineering Badge DayMarch 5. The Ontario Network of Womenin Engineering (ONWiE) and engineeringschools across Ontario will host a BadgeDay at The University of Toronto. ContactBethany Deyell, 519-824-4120 ext. 56370,[email protected].
WINDSORCelebrating EngineeringThe Windsor Essex County - EngineeringWeek Committee presents a high schooldesign competition, poster competition,awards luncheon and workshops at theCanada South Science City. Contact Peter T.Bziuk, P.Eng., 519-796-7827.
WATERLOOGirl Guides’ Engineering Badge DayMarch 5. The Ontario Network of Womenin Engineering (ONWiE) and engineeringschools across Ontario will host a BadgeDay at the University of Waterloo. ContactBethany Deyell, 519-824-4120 ext. 56370,[email protected].
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A s a professional engi-neer, you could bein a role safeguard-
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You would join over74,000 others in Ontarioand 160,000 across Canada.
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Becoming a LicensedProfessional EngineerEngineering graduates andnewcomers to Canada maybe eligible to apply for theirOntario engineering licenceat no cost. Visit www.peo.on.ca/FCP/FCP1.html.
Education: Applicantsmust be graduates of auniversity engineeringprogram recognized bythe Canadian EngineeringAccreditation Board or
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Internship: Applicants mustwork for 48 months, 12 ofthem in a Canadian jurisdic-tion under the supervisionof a professional engineer,who takes professional re-sponsibility for all the work.
Professional PracticeExamination: All ap-plicants must write andpass the PEO professionalpractice examination about
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Licensing Ceremony:Newly licensed professionalengineers in Ontario areare invited to attend a cer-emony at their local PEOchapter to receive theirlicence certificates.
For more information,visit www.peo.on.ca andwww.ospe.on.ca.
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Ontario institutes with accreditedengineering degrees• Carleton University, Ottawa• Conestoga College Institute of
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• University of Guelph• Lakehead University,
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• Royal Military College of Canada,Kingston
• Ryerson University, Toronto• University of Ontario Institute of
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“Being an engineer means that you can be the changeyou want to see in the world. I’ve always been interestedin using the practical aspects of science to help people.”
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If a ball drops in Thunder Bay,will the CN Tower in Torontoturn purple?Yes, says Alessia Danelon,
president of the Engineering Stu-dent Societies Council of Ontario(ESSCO).
“To celebrate EngineeringMonth, students at 10 Ontariouniversities are building aseries of Rube Goldberg ma-chines to light the CN Towerin purple on March 4,” Ms.
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Each ESSCO team hasdesigned such a machine, whichwill ultimately send a signal overthe Internet, by having a balldrop onto a computer key, forexample. That signal automati-
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Participating engineering facul-ties are: Lakehead University,Carleton University, Universityof Ontario Institute of Technol-ogy, McMaster University,University of Western Ontario,Conestoga College, University ofWaterloo, University of Guelph,University of Toronto and Ryer-
son University.Open to the public, the final
machine in the lobby of the CNTower will feature a toy helicopterthat will lift a final piece to thetop of a seven-foot model of thetower, which will light the realtower’s entire exterior purple– representing the stamp of aprofessional engineer.
The toy helicopter com-memorates the final stage of thereal tower’s construction when
a 10-tonne Erickson Air-Cranehelicopter lifted 44 pieces of thetower’s antenna into place.
The American Society ofCivil Engineers considers theCN Tower to be one of the SevenWonders of the Modern World.The tower, owned and operatedby Canada Lands Company, iscelebrating its 35th anniversary asa world-famous destination andthe centre of telecommunicationsin Toronto.
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