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National Engineering & Geoscience Month

National Engineering & Geoscience Month
Calendar of Events


APEGGA Activities
NEGM Kickoff Events

 

Celebrations start with NEGM kickoff events. Engineers and geoscientists will compete in a fun science challenge that will test their skills. The public and other engineering and geoscience professionals are invited to attend and cheer them on. Dates and locations will be announced soon. Visit www.apegga.org/K12/negm/toc.html for the latest information.

Science Olympics

Calgary (Grades 1-12)
Saturday, February 25, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Stampede Park, Big Four Building, Hall C

Edmonton (Grades 1-12)
Saturday, March 3, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Shaw Conference Centre, Hall A

Red Deer (Grades 7-12)
Saturday, March 3, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Westpark Middle School

Peace Country (Grades 7-12)
Saturday, March 24, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Grande Prairie Regional College Gymnasium

Medicine Hat (Grades 4-7)
Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kiwanis Regional Science Fair
Medicine Hat College

Cold Lake (Grades 6-9)
Wednesday, March 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bonnyville Centennial Centre

Lethbridge (Grades 4-12)
Saturday, March 31, 12:30-4 p.m.
Lethbridge Regional Science Fair and APEGGA Science Olympics
University of Lethbridge

Lloydminster
Date and location TBA

University of Alberta Engineering
Students’ Society Activities

 

NEGM Events
March 5-9

  • Monday March 5, 7:30-10:30 a.m.: Coffee and Doughnuts (ETLC Atrium)

  • Tuesday March 6, 1-4 p.m.: Communication Breakdown (2nd floor ETLC)

  • Wednesday March 7, 5-7 p.m.: Design Competition (ATCO Design Lab)

  • Thursday March 8, 12-5 p.m.: Canstruction (TBA)

  • Friday March 9, 5-8 p.m.: Engg/Geo Mixer (Alumni Room in SUB)

Spring Formal & Awards Banquet
Saturday March 10
The Creperie

Students, faculty and engineers from the community come together to celebrate NEGM. Awards are presented to graduating students who have demonstrated a commitment to the engineering community during their time at university. NOTE: Tickets/tables for this event can be purchased by contacting president@ess.ualberta.ca.

PI Week
March 12-16
University of Alberta campus and in the community

Keep extra change on hand this week! Pies are sent by friends and enemies, and the recipient must donate money to send it on or take it in the face. All funds raised go to Habitat for Humanity.

 

University of Calgary Engineering
Students’ Society Activities

 

Pi Week
March 8-15
University of Calgary campus and in the community

Students and faculty raise thousands of dollars for Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS), while sending their colleagues pies to take in the face.

First and Second Year Student Dinner
March 28
Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary

Students are introduced to members of the faculty and industry, served a four star meal at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, and provided the opportunity to exercise networking skills critical for their future careers. Awards are distributed to professors, and to the student who best represents engineering spirit and shows outstanding leadership within the engineering community.
Note: There are a set number of places for industry members at this dinner; please contact ess@ucalgary.ca to reserve a ticket.

 

Canstruction® Calgary

February 29 – March 9
TELUS Spark
220 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary

Looking for an adventure that is truly out of this world? The 7th annual Canstruction® Calgary competition will be an event of truly astronomical proportions. This year’s theme is The Universe: Yours To Discover. On Feb. 29, starting at 9 a.m., local businesses and schools will be creating the cosmos out of canned goods. Exhibits will be on display March 1-9 and can be viewed with paid admission to TELUS Spark. All the food will be donated to the Calgary Food Bank.

 

Engineers Without Borders Edmonton

Saturday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.
Edmonton EXPO Centre
7515 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton

Engineers Without Borders Edmonton and the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper will host the inaugural Fire & Ice Gala, which will feature an evening of dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions, with master of ceremonies Danny Hooper. Funds raised will support initiatives to improve water infrastructure in Malawi and Ghana and deliver community education and awareness programs on watershed stewardship and water quality to Alberta’s youth. For tickets visit www.fireicegala.com.

 

Engineers Without Borders University of Alberta Chapter

 

March 19-30
University of Alberta

Spaces, the 1st Annual Engineering Art Show, takes place March 19-30. Engineering students, faculty, and professionals will share their creative side at Spaces, the 1st annual engineering art show. Various mediums will be featured, from photography to painting to sculpture and more. The art will be displayed in various engineering buildings at the University of Alberta. A final showcase evening will be held April 2 (location and time TBD). For more information, email engineeringspaces@gmail.com.

 

Engineers Without Borders Calgary

 

NEGM Events (tentative, times and locations TBA)
March 1-29

  • Thursday March 1: Mixer with the theme "Discussions that Matter"

  • Thursday March 8: Panel exploring the role of engineers in society

  • Thursday March 15: Tentative Workshop

  • March 19 - 23. Design Competition partnering with ISEEESA

  • Thursday March 29: Closing lecture

Alberta Palaeontological Society

 

Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 18, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Mount Royal University
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary

Paleo 2012 is presented in conjunction with the CSPG Palaeontological Division
and Mount Royal University Earth Sciences Department. Saturday lecture events and poster viewings at Jenkins Theatre are free and require no registration. Saturday will include fossil displays and activities of interest to a wide audience including families. Sunday workshops (Room B213) are $15 each and require registration. To register for workshops contact Mona Marsovsky at 403-547-0182 or email giftshop@albertapaleo.org.

 

Online Resources

 

For more information and up-to-date NEGM event listings visit:

Check out the APEGGA Student Advantage Program (ASAP) Facebook page or go to www.apegga.org/PostSecondary/ASAP/toc.html

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