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Networking and mentorship at the third annual IBET conference
December 5, 2024
The Indigenous Black Engineering Technology PhD Project (IBET) is a partnership of 18 faculties of engineering across Canada dedicated to reducing the systemic barriers faced by Indigenous and Black students pursuing doctoral degrees in engineering and STEM subjects.
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Daily Media Report recap: November 22-December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024
The influence of engineers on public policies. McMaster’s newest engineering valedictorian. University of Waterloo researchers awarded $7.5 million. These were the most-read stories in the Daily Media Report at the end of November.
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Engineers Canada participates in the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students’ Conference on Diversity in Engineering
December 5, 2024
This year’s sessions consisted of a breadth of topics in relation to the theme of Re-Imagining Engineering, including: uncovering and addressing data biases in engineering; gender equity in engineering design; Indigenous engagement; marginalized voices in engineering; accessibility design for natural disasters; and more.
Daily Media Report recap: November 8-November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia gave out two discipline notices. Quebec engineering group examines conduct of former SNC chief executive Jacques Lamarre. Provincial engineers allege Ontario government unlawfully locking them out. These were the most-read stories in the Daily Media Report in the middle of November.
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How Canadian technology is making social media cool
November 21, 2024
Philip LePoudre, P.Eng.,a mechanical engineer with a specialization in HVAC systems, used creativity and perseverance to create an innovation that has changed cooling systems around the world, including the data centres that power Meta.
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Marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
November 21, 2024
Across the world, the period from November 25 to December 10 marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days are an international campaign that calls for prevention and an end to gender-based violence (GBV).
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Prepare for the career ahead by watching the latest Exchanges webinar
November 7, 2024
On October 24, Pathway to Engineering, the new platform to support recent engineering graduates, held the second Exchanges webinar: Prepare for the career ahead: regulator programs to help graduates gain licensure.
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Engineers Canada awarded platinum certification for organizational excellence
November 7, 2024
At a ceremony last week, Engineers Canada was honoured with Platinum certification under Excellence Canada’s Organizational Excellence Standard. The recognition is a highlight of the organization’s eight-year journey through bronze, silver, and gold certifications and its continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and continual improvement.
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The duty to report as an engineer
November 7, 2024
As registrants of an engineering regulator, engineers are legally obligated to report unsafe conduct, activities or behaviours of others that could pose a risk to the public or the environment. This ethical requirement is known as the duty to report.
Daily Media Report recap: October 25-November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024
Alberta premier Danielle Smith intends to review professional regulators and legislate limits. The union representing senior government engineers plan to remove members from Highway 413, Bradford Bypass projects. Students discover and publish proof for 2,000-year-old mathematical theory. These were the most-read stories in the Daily Media Report at the beginning of November.
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