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Remembering the Montreal Massacre 30 years later
December 5, 2019
On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal, QC, when a gunman entered the engineering school and targeted and shot women saying he was “fighting feminism.” Twelve of the women killed were engineering students.
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First-year engineering ceremonies at universities instill sense of ethics and professionalism in students
December 5, 2019
On November 10, 2019, the University of Guelph School of Engineering held its inaugural Gryphon Wing Ceremony. Six hundred first-year engineering students received an ornamental silver wing pin as they pledged to uphold the highest standards of learning and conduct.
Daily Media Report recap: November 22-December 5
December 5, 2019
New research on women and minorities in STEM. An award for Dean Emerita Cristina Amon. The future of solar-powered cars. The ins and outs of roundabouts. These were the most-read stories in the Daily Media Report in late November and early December. New research: New research from Arizona State Uni…
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2019 membership report now available
November 21, 2019
This week, Engineers Canada released its 2019 National Membership Report, which presents data from the 2018 calendar year. The report tracks the growth of the engineering profession in Canada.
Daily Media Report recap: November 7 to 21
November 21, 2019
Self-regulation in the legal profession. A disciplinary notice for an engineer in BC. New research on girls and boys’ aptitude for math. Introducing high school students to engineering in Regina. These were the most-read stories from the Daily Media Report in early November. Role of law societies: …
Accountability in accreditation sees significant advances
November 21, 2019
Structured evaluation framework for accreditation will help ensure continual improvement of the accreditation system.
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New federal cabinet sworn in
November 21, 2019
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau unveiled his new, gender-balanced cabinet in Ottawa, ON, on November 20, 2019. The 34-member cabinet includes Marc Garneau, an honorary lifetime member of Engineers Nova Scotia, who remains as Canada’s Minister of Transport.
The Work of Champions: Engineers Yukon
November 7, 2019
This month, Kirsten Hogan, 30 by 30 Champion for Engineers Yukon, shared some of her experiences working on the program and her thoughts on what it will take to achieve 30 by 30.
Daily Media Report recap: October 24 to November 11
November 7, 2019
Accreditation for Memorial University’s engineering programs. An invention from a University of Saskatchewan engineering grad. Federal election results. These were the most-read stories from the Daily Media Report in late October and early November. Accreditation: Memorial University in Newfoundlan…
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NCDEAS meeting November 6-8, 2019
November 1, 2019
On November 6-8, 2019 we participated in the fall meeting of the the National Council of Deans of Engineering and Applied Science (NCDEAS). End-user feedback on the 2019 Enrolment and Degrees Awarded Survey was summarized at a high level and a plan forward on how to respond to the feedback for the …
