Welcome to the Engineers Nova Scotia Student Affairs Committee page!
General Description of the Committee
The Engineers Nova Scotia Student Affairs Committee (SAC) acoordinates and manages all student services. Engineers Nova Scotia Administers a number of programs for Engineering Students and provides Speakers to Schools and other interested groups to talk about Engineering and Technology, as well as act as Judge at Science Fairs.
More about the Student Affairs Committee
Core Function - Promote the engineering profession and Engineers Nova Scotia to students at all levels. Providing information regarding the engineering profession and promoting the profession and engineering organizations to students at all levels.
Composition of Committee
Not less than three members at large, a member from Dalhousie University faculty, a student member representing Dalhousie University Engineering Undergraduate Society and a representative from each of the Associated Universities.
Role of Committee
To recommend and implement award programs to students at all levels to make students aware of the professional association to promote Engineers Nova Scotia among engineering students to study and make recommendations relating to services for students at all levels to support appropriate activities at Dalhousie University and the Associated Universities to maintain and continue liaisons with the Nova Scotia Department of Education guidance councilors and teachers to maintain a list of members willing to promote Engineers Nova Scotia and engineering through Career Day participation and other speaking events
Members of the SAC Committee
- Christine Bonnell-Eisnor, P.Eng. (Chair)
- John Eisnor, P.Eng.
- Bill Bailey, P.Eng. (by Phone)
- Natalie Cornelius, P.Eng.
- Vidyadhar Limaye, Ph.D, P.Eng.
- Leah King, P.Eng.
- Emeka Oguejiofor, Ph.D., P.Eng.
- Darrel Doman, Ph.D.
- Aven Cole, P. Eng.
- Paul Arnold, Ph.D., P.Eng.
- Chris Davis, EIT
- Stephanie Hagmann, Dal EUS Rep
- Virginia MacQuarrie (Staff)
- Christine Larocque (Staff)
Services
The Student Affairs Committee's mandate is to provide information to students and educators regarding the engineering profession and to promote engineering as a career opportunity at the appropriate levels. To fulfill this mandate, the Committee participates in and/or supports various activities throughout the year. These activities are divided into two major groups: funding activities; and promotional activities.
Funding Activities
In the past year, the SAC has distributed, from a total budget of just over $45,000, a total of $23,000 is paid in Scholarships and Bursaries to students at Dalhousie University and Associated Universities, in recognition of achievement in both academic work and extracurricular participation. This was done under the Dalhousie University Awards and Scholarship Program. $6000 is directed towards funding Engineering Undergraduate Society activities and student sponsorships.
Promotional Activities
The opportunity to meet with and discuss the engineering profession with students and educators are important promotional activities for the SAC. To achieve this the SAC (with the support of other committees and individual engineers throughout the Province) provided:
· speakers in the classroom at the high schools;
· table top displays at high school (and other) career days/fairs;
· judges for Science Fairs;
· an information booth at Dalhousie University on registration day;
· a wine and cheese mixer for students and professionals at Dalhousie University;
· and assistance on the preparation of suitable display boards.
"Thank You..."
A thank you is extended to the ENGINEERS NOVA SCOTIA members who volunteered to visit the schools and speak with the students
If you are a member of ENGINEERS NOVA SCOTIA and are willing to volunteer some time to assist the Association in fulfilling requests for speakers, science fair judges, etc., please
Student Scholarships and Awards
The Engineers Nova Scotia Student Affairs Committee administers the following scholarships for engineering students:
- Engineers Nova Scotia Award
- Engineers Nova Scotia Prize
- Engineers Nova Scotia Senior Project Awards
- Engineers Nova Scotia Convocation Award
- Engineers Nova Scotia Scholarship
- Marc Garneau, P.Eng. Scholarship
- Scholarship for Children of Members - APPLICATION FORM
For more information on these scholarships please CLICK HERE.
Student Award Recipients 2009
On October 1st, 2009 Engineers Nova Scotia Scholarships and Awards were presented at a reception held at the Association's office. The
event was attended by most of the Award Recipients and their invited guests, and included a congratulatory message from Engineers Nova Scotia's newly elected President, Dan MacDonald, P.Eng.
Back row: Donald MacIsaac, Logan Moir, Matthew Richards, Andrew Lynds, Luke Carmichael, Aaron Elderkin, Ben Silver, President Dan MacDonald, P.Eng., Elyse Gregor.
Front Row: Alex Smith, Nicole Pelot, Laura Weeden.
Missing: Vanessa Wallace
Considering a Career in Engineering?
Learn about the different engineering disciplines, which universities offer an engineering program in Nova Scotia, what kind of salary you can expect to earn as an engineer and much more.
Teachers - What SAC can do for you.
The Engineers Nova Scotia Student Affairs Committee is active in the promotion of its profession and would like to play a stronger role in the promotion of math and science throughout all grades in the public school system. We have a number of resources, programs and activities that are available to assist teachers and educators including:
● Judges and Awards for Science Fairs
● Grade 11 Awards in Math & Science
● Egg Drop Competitions
● Scholarship Opportunities
● Sponsorship of Technology-related Events
● Career Guidance
● Special National Engineering Month Activities (Month of March)
● General Information on the Engineering Profession
If you would like the assistance of an engineer, an engineering student, or an Engineers Nova Scotia staff member to assist you with your program, please call Virginia MacQuarrie (virginia@engineersnovascotia.ca).
Events
National Engineering Month takes place during the Month of March. CLICK HERE for the official website.
"NEM" is a month long celebration designed to:
· increase awareness of the importance of engineering and technology in our everyday lives, and;
· encourage young people to consider a career in engineering
Each year during National Engineering month, hundreds of volunteers from all across Nova Scotia participate and organize events that are both educational and entertaining and can be enjoyed by everyone. Allot of time and planning is invested into the organization of National Engineering month, this year is no different. The Engineers Nova Scotia Student Affairs Committee is actively seeking volunteers to help coordinate the Annual Egg Drop Competitions. These competitions have become very popular and is now being held in 12 different Junior High Schools, with more than 1000 students participating. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact the Chair person of the Student Affairs Committee, Christine Bonnell-Eisnor, P.Eng. at EMAIL
SAC Update
Request for Speakers and Judges
Would you like a professional Engineer to speak to your students about career options? The Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia would welcome the opportunity to send a Professional Engineer to your classroom to discuss with your students career opportunities in engineering, science and technology.
To request a speaker, simply submit the following information to Engineers Nova Scotia by e-mail, or fax the form to us at 423-9769. Information required is as follows; name, school, grade, topic of discussion.
For more information, please e-mail - INFO or phone 902-429-2250.
If you are interested in becoming a guest speaker or a judge, please fill in the following FORM
Student Posters 2010
Student Award Winners for 2010
Engineers Nova Scotia Student Affairs Committee is pleased to acknowledge two groups of student award winners. The first group is the 2010 Engineers Nova Scotia Senior Project winners. Every year Engineers Nova Scotia awards the best senior project for each Engineering Department at Dalhousie University. This year's graduating winners are:
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Alysha Mehta
Amina Stoddart
Gillian Vanderlee
Nishat Zaman
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Biological
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Piezoelectric Multi-Well Cell Chamber
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Dave Cormier
David Inglis
Andrew Sullivan
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Environmental
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A Qualitative design of an In-Stream Tidal Energy Extraction System of the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia
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Kory Hardiman
Neil McCormick
Kristina Strong
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Chemical
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Production of Acrylonitrile
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Andrew Allin
Andrea Patterson
Alexander Pulsifer
Erik Schwanz
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Civil
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Design of Water Treatment Plant Upgrade for Mulgrave, NS
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Amy Chopeck
Christina Galloway
Miral Khairy
Matthew Moy
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Electrical and Computer
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Compressed Air Energy Storage Demonstration Project
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Matthew Hardy
Andy Ngae a Tiati
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Industrial
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Project in Industry – Emera Utilities – Final Report
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Stephanie Hagmann
Jason Leadbetter
Shoneth MacInnis
Christian Wight
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Mechanical
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Rugged and Deployable Surveillance Robot: Team 8
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Maria Camargo
Allan Marsh
Jared Musgrave
Cameron Carter
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Mineral Resource
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Design and Economic Evaluation of a Mine and Processing Facility for a Au-Ag-As-Hg Mineral Deposit Located in the Yukon
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Aaron Szumilak
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Materials
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Electrochemical Study of the Semi Integrated Electrode
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The second group is Engineers Nova Scotia's Grade 11 Award for Excellence in Math and Science winners. This Award is open to Grade 11 students in each high school in Nova Scotia, who are enrolled in university preparatory courses. Invitations have been extended to all Nova Scotia schools, and as of 2010 there are more than 40 high schools participating. If you know of a high school that did not participate this year, please encourage them to take part. The 2010 winners (as of printing date) are:
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Annapolis West Education Centre
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John Meade/Rachel Lowe
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Auburn Drive High School
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Ellen Fraser
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Avon View High School
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Devon Hartlen
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Baddeck Academy
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Kendra MacCuspic
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Barrington Municipal High School
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Justin Stanley
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Bridgetown Regional High School
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Alexander Wood
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Bridgewater Junior-Senior High School
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Kelsey Rankin
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Cabot High School
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Taylor Hardy-Scott
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Canso Academy
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Dana Horne
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Cape Breton Highlands Academy - Education Centre
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Katlin Sharon Ingraham
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Central Kings Rural High School
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Jason Schofield
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Cobequid Educational Centre
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Michael Thomson
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Cole Harbour District High School
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Rachael Topp
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Digby Regional High School
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Victoria Lund
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Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional School
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Kiersten Anne Wilson
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Drumlin Heights Consolidated School
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Eddie Goodwin
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East Antigonish Education Centre-Academy
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Olivia DeYoung
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École du Carrefour
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Kayla Maurice
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Forest Heights Community School
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Patrick Hall
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Fountain Academy of the Sacred Heart
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Rohan Sharma
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Halifax Christian Academy
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Shelby Clattenburg
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Hants East Rural High School
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Taylor Shive
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Hants North Rural High School
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Ryan Beattie
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Holy Angels High School
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Brittany MacAulay
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Horton High School
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Spencer Guthro
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J. L. Ilsley High School
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Dylan Day
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Memorial Composite High School
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Joshua Fritz
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Middleton Regional High School
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Jenay Armstrong
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Musquodoboit Rural High School
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Ben Bell
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North Colchester High School
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Mark Patriquin
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Oxford Regional High School
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Milton King
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Pictou Academy - Dr. T. McCulloch Junior High School
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Lacey Texmo
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Rankin School of the Narrows
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Nicholas MacNeil
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River Hebert District High School
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Anthony Buckland
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Riverview High School
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Kathleen Orrell
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Sackville High School
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Matthew Lowe
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Sacred Heart Girls
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Emily Chua
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St. Mary's Bay Academy
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Todd Chalton Mullen
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Strait Area Education-Recreation Centre
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David J. Greencorn
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West Kings District High School
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Cally Keddy
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