NEM Activities in Nova Scotia

2021 Program of Events –Nova Scotia

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Spotlight on Local Innovation – Join Engineers Nova Scotia for our first virtual Spotlight on Local Innovation on Thursday, March 4th, 2021, to celebrate National Engineering Month by highlighting interesting projects and research led by engineers in Nova Scotia.

This signature event will include three dynamic presentations and an optional delivered gourmet boxed lunch. Delivery available to a 10km radius from the Lord Nelson Hotel (1515 South Park St, Halifax) to Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford. Pickup available at the Arms Public House in the Lord Nelson Hotel. Arrangements must be made in advance.

Our presentations this year will be:

Colleen Rollings, P.Eng., FEC, PMP, Principal Project Manager of H3R Inc. and Engineer-in-Residence at Dalhousie University, Faculty of Engineering will present on her experience supporting the ongoing innovation occurring at IWK Health, including management of a $6.9 million MRI redevelopment project with hospital grade infection control and safety protocols over a 2-year time frame. Colleen will describe the details of this complex construction project to build a new suite for the MRI equipment and the collaboration with the Dalhousie Engineering Capstone Program.

Tanya Davis, P.Eng., PTOE, Program Manager for Strategic Transportation Planning, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will present on the Integrated Mobility Plan, Halifax’s first land use and transportation master plan. The Integrated Mobility Plan (www.halifax.ca/integratedmobility) was adopted by the Halifax Regional Council to change the approach to how residents move in the municipality. It creates a regional vision for mobility and helps to direct future investment in transportation demand management, active transportation, transit, and the roadway network. This presentation will cover how mobility has changed in Halifax since the adoption of the plan, why this change is important and the part it plays in our Climate Mitigation Strategy – HalifACT 2050.

Eva Parada, P.Eng., Senior Manager Infrastructure, Develop Nova Scotia will present on Develop Nova Scotia’s work with the community of Peggy’s Cove to co-create a comprehensive master plan to address the significant challenges caused by the popularity of one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic attractions. Problems with traffic congestion and circulation, servicing, accessibility and safety, and pedestrian infrastructure are all negatively impacting visitor experience and residents’ quality of life. The presentation will provide an overview of the project and how Develop Nova Scotia has been able to harness the knowledge, creativity, and lived experiences of Peggy’s Cove residents to solve problems and innovate in a truly collaborative way.

To order tickets, please use the online registration system (ignore the times). Registration options include:

1. Complimentary student registration (lunch add-on not available)

2. Individual registration without lunch - $10

3. Individual registration with lunch - $30

4. Sponsor a group of 12 with lunch - $500

Contact outreach@engineersnovascotia.ca. Sponsors will be recognized on social media, in regular member emails promoting or highlighting Spotlight on Local Innovation, and during the event.

Lunches will be delivered the morning of the event, between 8:30am and 11:30am. For delivery, please confirm your address and phone number in the comments section, including specific information if in an apartment or office building (buzzer code or ID).

A link to the livestream will be provided prior to the event.

REGISTER: https://engineersnovascotia.ca/events/view/?event.id=1310

Registration Deadline: February 26, 2021.

Saturday, March 6, 2021

On-Line Iron Ring Ceremony - The online ceremony will take place Saturday March 6 (2:30pm AST) via MS Teams LIVE Event. Information that can be shared via your communication avenues to help get the word out to senior candidates who may wish to participate can be found on our webpage: https://alumni.dal.ca/get-involved/faculties/engineering/iron-ring/2020-iron-ring-ceremony/

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Young Professionals Student PD Event - The Young Professionals Committee is hosting an online panel discussion on Finding Engineering Employment for engineering students and professionals on Wednesday, March 10th from 5:30PM - 7:00PM. This panel discussion explores the topic of finding meaningful engineering employment amid the new normal. Whether you are looking for your first or 10th engineering position, this discussion will offer insight from a variety of perspectives.

An online networking event will follow.

Panelists include:
Alexander de Sousa, P.Eng., Civil Engineer, ABLE Engineering Services Inc.
Arshia Mohammed, B.Eng., LSS Greenbelt, Process Improvement Analyst and Strategist
Tiffany Thibodeau, P.Eng., Senior Electrical Engineer, Fleetway Inc.
Kate Whitfield, P.Eng., MCIP, RPP, RSP1, LEED AP, MURP, Principal, Alta Planning + Design

There is no cost to attend. Please use the online registration system to register and select the appropriate timeslot(s).

REGISTERhttps://engineersnovascotia.ca/events/view/?event.id=1294

Registration Deadline: March 8, 2021

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Virtual/On-Line Town Hall Meetings Planned for National Engineering Month (March 2021) with Engineers Nova Scotia President, Crysta Cumming, FEC, P.Eng. and CEO and Registrar, Pal Mann, P.Eng.

Session 1 - Thursday, March 11th, 2021 at 10:00am (tentative Date/Time for this session)

As part of online National Engineering Month activities, Engineers Nova Scotia President, Crysta Cumming, and the CEO, Pal Mann, are planning a series of Town Halls to share their thoughts on engineering in Nova Scotia and Engineers Nova Scotia’s way ahead.

Planning is underway for three sessions in March to permit as many members to participate as possible. The moderated, interactive sessions will allow you to engage the President and the CEO in topics that are important to you.

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Virtual/On-Line Town Hall Meetings Planned for National Engineering Month (March 2021) with Engineers Nova Scotia President, Crysta Cumming, FEC, P.Eng. and CEO and Registrar, Pal Mann, P.Eng.

Session 2 - Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at 12:00pm/noon As part of online National Engineering Month activities, Engineers Nova Scotia President, Crysta Cumming, and the CEO, Pal Mann, are planning a series of Town Halls to share their thoughts on engineering in Nova Scotia and Engineers Nova Scotia’s way ahead.

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Virtual/On-Line Town Hall Meetings Planned for National Engineering Month (March 2021) with Engineers Nova Scotia President, Crysta Cumming, FEC, P.Eng. and CEO and Registrar, Pal Mann, P.Eng.

Session 3 - Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at 3:00pm As part of online National Engineering Month activities, Engineers Nova Scotia President, Crysta Cumming, and the CEO, Pal Mann, are planning a series of Town Halls to share their thoughts on engineering in Nova Scotia and Engineers Nova Scotia’s way ahead.

Virtual/On-Line Trivia - Join Engineers Nova Scotia’s National Engineering Month committee from the comfort of your home for a fun evening of Trivia hosted by our very own Stan Selig, P.Eng. and Ben Schulman, P.Eng.

Trivia questions will be pop-culture and general knowledge-based, with an engineering slant. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each round.

This event will be held via Zoom at 6:00pm. Teams are encouraged to set up a team video chat using another platform (Facebook, Skype, Teams, etc.) to discuss answers. Attendees will be muted. Google forms will be set up and provided for attendees to submit responses.

There is no cost to attend this event.

April 8, 2021

Dalhousie Engineering Capstone Conference - The Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University invites you to the Dalhousie Engineering Capstone Conference (DECC)

Showcasing senior engineering design projects through formal presentations Students will be available to discuss their projects. Details regarding date and time available soon.