Price Faculty of Engineering News Archive
Federal and provincial governments pledge $36M to renew infrastructure at U of M
January 24, 2017 —
A joint federal-provincial investment in the University of Manitoba will help to better equip Canadians for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
January 24, 2017 —
A joint federal-provincial investment in the University of Manitoba will help to better equip Canadians for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Major infrastructure funding announcement
January 23, 2017 —
A major infrastructure funding announcement will take place at the University of Manitoba on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
January 23, 2017 —
A major infrastructure funding announcement will take place at the University of Manitoba on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
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Innovative Water and Wastewater Management Training program to receive funding from Indigenous Initiatives Fund
January 20, 2017 —
By partnering together, the U of M and ILDII can be a part of the solution to solving the water crisis that First Nations are experiencing. Dr. Yuan at the U of M has intensive experience working with First Nations on solving their sanitation problems. She is actively involved in CREATE H2O program. She has collaborated with Bearpaw Engineering & Project Management (Aboriginal owned and operated engineering firm) on First Nations wastewater lagoon projects. She has also been actively involved in Manitoba small wastewater treatment system training workshops. ILDII has undertaken many governance and leadership projects for First Nations people on reserve and off for the past 16 years through strategic partnerships. Initiatives such as the annual World Indigenous Business Forum, the Core Governance Practices for First Nations project and the Executive Training Courses have all enhanced the capacity of First Nations people and their communities. Two on-going successful programs that are relevant to this initiative are the Empowering Indigenous Youth in Governance and Leadership (EIYGL), and the Indigenous Carpentry Program which has graduated over 188 participants. ILDII has seen firsthand that Indigenous youth can succeed in obtaining training towards a career path, and that what is needed is: an awareness campaign of what opportunities are available; effective supports that are based on individual needs assessments; and strategic partnerships with community members and organizations that have invested interests in seeing successful outcomes for capacity building in Indigenous people.
January 20, 2017 —
By partnering together, the U of M and ILDII can be a part of the solution to solving the water crisis that First Nations are experiencing. Dr. Yuan at the U of M has intensive experience working with First Nations on solving their sanitation problems. She is actively involved in CREATE H2O program. She has collaborated with Bearpaw Engineering & Project Management (Aboriginal owned and operated engineering firm) on First Nations wastewater lagoon projects. She has also been actively involved in Manitoba small wastewater treatment system training workshops. ILDII has undertaken many governance and leadership projects for First Nations people on reserve and off for the past 16 years through strategic partnerships. Initiatives such as the annual World Indigenous Business Forum, the Core Governance Practices for First Nations project and the Executive Training Courses have all enhanced the capacity of First Nations people and their communities. Two on-going successful programs that are relevant to this initiative are the Empowering Indigenous Youth in Governance and Leadership (EIYGL), and the Indigenous Carpentry Program which has graduated over 188 participants. ILDII has seen firsthand that Indigenous youth can succeed in obtaining training towards a career path, and that what is needed is: an awareness campaign of what opportunities are available; effective supports that are based on individual needs assessments; and strategic partnerships with community members and organizations that have invested interests in seeing successful outcomes for capacity building in Indigenous people.
Weston Brain Institute funds clinical trials of new Alzheimer’s treatment
December 13, 2016 —
Dr. Zahra Moussavi has received funding from the Weston Brain Institute to study a new therapy for Alzheimer's
December 13, 2016 —
Dr. Zahra Moussavi has received funding from the Weston Brain Institute to study a new therapy for Alzheimer's
Awards honour Indigenous youth
December 5, 2016 —
Seven students from the University of Manitoba received Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards, honouring outstanding endeavours
December 5, 2016 —
Seven students from the University of Manitoba received Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards, honouring outstanding endeavours
CBC The National: New brain cancer treatment
November 22, 2016 —
A breakthrough technology developed by University of Manitoba alumni Richard Tyc [BSc(ME)/89, MSc/94] and Mark Torchia [MSc/97, PhD/01
November 22, 2016 —
A breakthrough technology developed by University of Manitoba alumni Richard Tyc [BSc(ME)/89, MSc/94] and Mark Torchia [MSc/97, PhD/01
Price Industries supporting future engineers
November 10, 2016 —
The Faculty of Engineering received a $1.25 million donation from its alumnus Gerry Price, CEO of Price Industries, representing the Price family and Price Industries
November 10, 2016 —
The Faculty of Engineering received a $1.25 million donation from its alumnus Gerry Price, CEO of Price Industries, representing the Price family and Price Industries
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Champion of Engineering Education: Dr. Marcia Friesen, P.Eng.
November 7, 2016 —
Marcia Friesen, P.Eng., Ph.D., FEC is the Director of the Internationally-Educated Engineers Qualification Program (IEEQ), an Associate Professor (Centre for Engineering Professional Practice & Engineering Education), and an Adjunct Professor (Electrical & Computer Engineering) at the University of Manitoba. She has developed expertise in qualifications recognition models and issues that affect internationally-educated professionals. As director of the IEEQ Program, she is responsible to lead the team that develops and delivers this qualification recognition pathway for internationally-educated engineers. In this role, she collaborates extensively with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba and the Office of the Manitoba Fairness Commissioner. Since 2003, through Dr. Friesen’s vision and efforts, the IEEQ program has addressed academic confirmation, cultural integration, language & communication development, professional networking opportunities, and supported engineering employment of internationally educated engineers. As such, the program represents a holistic qualifications recognition approach beyond a sole focus on technical confirmation. It also represents a unique partnership between an engineering regulatory body and the university.
November 7, 2016 —
Marcia Friesen, P.Eng., Ph.D., FEC is the Director of the Internationally-Educated Engineers Qualification Program (IEEQ), an Associate Professor (Centre for Engineering Professional Practice & Engineering Education), and an Adjunct Professor (Electrical & Computer Engineering) at the University of Manitoba. She has developed expertise in qualifications recognition models and issues that affect internationally-educated professionals. As director of the IEEQ Program, she is responsible to lead the team that develops and delivers this qualification recognition pathway for internationally-educated engineers. In this role, she collaborates extensively with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba and the Office of the Manitoba Fairness Commissioner. Since 2003, through Dr. Friesen’s vision and efforts, the IEEQ program has addressed academic confirmation, cultural integration, language & communication development, professional networking opportunities, and supported engineering employment of internationally educated engineers. As such, the program represents a holistic qualifications recognition approach beyond a sole focus on technical confirmation. It also represents a unique partnership between an engineering regulatory body and the university.
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ENGAP students win Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards
November 4, 2016 —
The Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards recognize the accomplishments of Indigenous youth in the fields of culture, employment, traditional lifestyle, business and academic excellence
November 4, 2016 —
The Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards recognize the accomplishments of Indigenous youth in the fields of culture, employment, traditional lifestyle, business and academic excellence
Paving a better way, Province and City support new chair in municipal infrastructure
October 25, 2016 —
The new Municipal Infrastructure Chair and partners will work together to develop and test innovative solutions
October 25, 2016 —
The new Municipal Infrastructure Chair and partners will work together to develop and test innovative solutions