Proclamation Launches New Era
Of Technologist Self-Governance

Lt.-Gov. Norman Kwong made it official yesterday by signing the proclamation – amendments to the Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Act have turned the vision of One Act, Two Associations into a reality.

ASET is now a self-regulatory association. With APEGGA, it will jointly regulate a new category of ASET member called Professional Technologist.

“This is great news for our two organizations and for those technologists qualified to step up to the new level of responsibility self-regulation has to offer,” said APEGGA Executive Director & Registrar Neil Windsor, P.Eng. “The biggest beneficiary, however, is the public, who we believe will be better protected through expanded self-regulation.”

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Volunteer for Outreach

Help promote your profession, science, math and technology to students and the general public. Meet and work with other professionals and students, hone your communication skills, earn Continuing Professional Development hours. Outreach needs more practicing and university student members in the Edmonton and Calgary programs. As a volunteer you will participate in a variety of fun and enjoyable activities like science or career presentations, judging science events, job shadows, or career fairs.

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Edmonton Nellie McClung Program
Needs Science Fair Project Mentors

Approximately 150 girls from grades 7, 8 and 9 in the Nellie McClung program at Avonmore School (7835 76th Ave.) are beginning to plan 90 projects that will be judged at the school’s science fair later in January.  Top projects will go on to the spring Edmonton Regional Science Fair.

Volunteers are needed as project mentors on one or both of the following days and will be introduced to several projects, each taking 10 to 15 minutes. Mentors will assist students through discussion and critique of ideas, and by providing advice and expertise as their projects develop.

Wednesday, Nov. 25
8:30 to 11:35 a.m. and 12:25 to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6  
8:30 to 11:35 a.m. and 12:25 to 3:00 p.m.

Contact Outreach Supervisor Jeanne Keaschuk at 780-426-3990, ext. 2366, or jkeaschuk@apegga.org

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Mining Company Disclosure Fundamentals

Learn key points for achieving quality technical disclosure for your mining company. If you are involved in preparing or approving technical disclosure material for an exploration company and feel you are not aware of all the basic requirements, then this course is for you. This half-day workshop will cover the most common areas where mining venture issuers need practical guidance. Presented by TSX Venture Exchange professionals experienced in mining disclosure issues. This workshop will provide valuable information that you can apply immediately.

MICROEVOLUTION
Survival of the Fittest

CSPG presents an evening of nature’s most impressive adaptations, Nov. 3. Featuring Brian Keating of the Calgary Zoo, back from his latest expedition through Islands of Time, and Dr. Paul Johnston of Mount Royal University with a visual tour of the Burgess Shale.

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PEGGs Ahead

Watch for these stories in future hardcopy and online editions of The PEGG

• Women in Engineering I – APEGGA’s first-ever female president returns to Alberta from New Zealand for her daughter’s induction ceremony.

• Women in Engineering II – the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation has spent 20 years providing engineering scholarships to Canadian women studying engineering. Now, a new $10,000 undergraduate engineering scholarship is being offered in 2010, bringing the total number of scholarships to 13.

• Oil Success Story – out of the lab and into the patch for Gushor Inc. Magazine Launch Approaches – The PEGG becomes a magazine in 2010, but not without your help.

• Mentoring Debrief – Douglas Cardinal, QC, and others took part in our recent National Mentoring Conference. Find out how the fourth annual event unfolded.

• The Summit Series – two more articles on 2009 winners appear.
  

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