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Professional Engineers Ontario Student Conference 2010
University of Toronto
Drew Dudley
Chair for Shinerama 2009
Make a list
If someone makes an impact in your life, tell them
Howard Brown
6 Engineers in the House of Commons
Natural leaders, problem solvers, put public first
Government Liaison Program, Bridging Engineers and Government
Goal: 11 by 2011
On the Roof, Presidents’ meeting
Vernon Kee
P. Eng turned teacher
"build lives, not cars“
The versatility of "application“
Live for Monday
Prancing le Voyage
Fun introductions - 3+ Logans in our room
Tug of War with values - Career, values and ethics, education, innovation, creativity
Exercise in balance and diversity
Inspirational quotes
Dr. Helena Jaczek- Public Policy and the Role of Engineers
MD, MPP – Oak Ridges-Markham Spoke regarding the new water distribution
policies being passed through the legislature in Ontario
Discussion from as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment regarding the proposed Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act
Discussion about professionals in public policy (engineers)
Dr. Jaczek: Points to Take Away
Engineers are the ones implementing and planning the downstream effects of the bill in municipalities
Municipal policies need more engineers to ensure fewer future downstream conflicts in bills› This idea can be translated into all levels of
government
Dr. Jason Anderson- Graduate Studies and Research
Computer Engineering Professor – University of Toronto
Spoke about the opportunities in graduate school for professional development and research outside of industry
Discussion regarding his experiences in the computer industry and disrupting work to pursue graduate school
Dr. Anderson: Points to Take Away
The practical worth of a masters degree› M.A.Sc. vs. M.Eng.
Gain Research Capabilities (R&D) Gain Technical Competencies (Advanced
Certification for Practice)
The practical worth of a PhD› Monetary Value (Less than an MBA)
GIIVE
Living in chronic-poverty stricken regions
Introduction to micro-finance
Contrasts to traditional charitable endeavors
How to become involved
Examples of success stories
Afsan Choudary
UNICEF and BBC
Situated in largest delta
Groundwater drinking water source
Arsenic contaminated groundwater
Roles of engineers in international problems
And then we were on a boat...
Boat Racing, on a Boat
Ron Shimony
Ron's Story
The Time's of our Lives
Obstacles and Challenges
Setting goals and plans
Student Membership Program
Students want to be better informed of networking opportunities
A functional website that does more than just "sign in" is necessary
Possible industry open-house style tours
More information about EIT mentor opportunities.
The End.