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.

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