On a weekly basis, the CAE compiles news of interest to the organization and its members, and makes it publicly available on our website. The CAE works to highlight emerging issues in which engineering has a role as well as promote recognition of engineering excellence and innovation.
Delinquent Accounts
In an effort to encourage Fellows to pay their accounts on time, the Board has instructed that the names of Fellows who have not paid their accounts after three official notices are to be posted on the Fellows-only section of the website. They may be seen here.
If you are one of the outstanding Fellows, please contact us immediately at 613-235-9056 to remit payment. If you believe you are on this list in error, or if there are extenuating circumstances, such as illness or financial hardship, that are preventing you from paying your fees, please contact cae-admin@cae-acg.ca.
Orders of Canada
We are proud to report that four Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellows have been named to the Order of Canada:
Dr. Yiyan Wu, C.M. FCAE, of CRC, “for his innovation as a leading authority and scientist in the field of digital television and multimedia communications research.”
Prof. Jamal Deen, C.M., FCAE, of McMaster University, “for his advancements in the fields of electrical engineering and applied physics, and for his leadership of multiple academic and professional institutions.”
Mr. Jim Estill , C.M., FCAE, of Danby Appliances, “for his contributions to the Guelph and Waterloo technology communities and for his philanthropic efforts benefiting refugees.” and
Mr. Peter Irwin C.M., FCAE, “for his leadership in the Canadian wind engineering field, notably for his groundbreaking technique of wind sensor prediction.”
Congratulations! For more information, click here.
Gordon McRostie, FCAE, (b.1922-d.2018)
We are sorry to report the passing of Gordon McRostie, a valued Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. What a life! Executive Director Kevin Goheen golfed with him late last year, and he was still demonstrating an outstanding short game. We pass our condolences on to his family and colleagues. To read his obituary, learn of his lifetime of achievements, and send condolences, click here.
Continuing Professional Development credits
Fellows are reminded that attendance at the CAE Annual Meeting or meetings of CAE Sections may qualify for Continuing Professional Development with your provincial regulator. Examples include:
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Fellows should contact their provincial regulator to determine the eligibility of CAE activities.
Two Western professors inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Western University – 18 June 2018
On June 18, 2018, Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Xianbin Wang and Mechanical and Materials Engineering Professor Jun Yang were among the 59 new Fellows inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE). The ceremony took place in Calgary, in conjunction with the Academy’s 2018 Annual General Meeting and Symposium.
Read more, click here.
APSC professors inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
University of British Columbia – 26 June 2018
Z Jane Wang, PEng, a professor in UBC’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Charles Haynes, PEng, a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, have been named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) for their “distinguished achievements and career-long service to the engineering profession.”
Read more, click here.
Generation Energy Council Report
Fellows who worked on the Trottier Energy Futures Project will find this recent NRCan report to be of interest. One of the Generation Energy Council members is David Collyer, FCAE. For more information, click here.
Refinery Economics
Ian MacGregor, FCAE and CEO of North West Refining, discusses the economics of refineries. For more information, click here.
The Ethics of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
University of Victoria Civil Engineering Chair Chris Kennedy, FCAE, claims that engineers who work on fossil fuel infrastructure are in a precarious ethical position. For more information, click here.
New Research Centre
Hydro Québec announced a new center of excellence in transportation electrification and energy storage, to be headed by Karim Zaghib, FCAE. For more information, click here.
MetSoc Awards
Congratulations to all the 2018 MetSoc honorees, especially to Daolun Chen,FCAE, of Ryerson University and Mary Wells, FCAE, of the University of Guelph. For more information, click here.
UBC Alumni Award
Congratulations to UBC engineering Professor Nemkumar Banthia, FCAE, who is being honoured with a UBC Alumni award this fall for “improving the lives of people in marginalized communities through innovative solutions to improve infrastructure.” For more information, click here.
New CCA Panel to be Chaired by Fellow
Best wishes to John Leggat, FCAE Chair, and the other members of the Council of Canadian Academies’ Expert Panel on Prioritizing Climate Change Risk, as they start their important work. For more information, click here.
The Work of CRIN
Joy Romero, FCAE, Vice-President of technology and innovation at Canadian Natural Resources Limited, describes the work of the Clean Resource Innovation Network. For more information, click here.
Unique Moving Load Simulator Unveiled
A unique civil engineering research facility designed and operated by Queens Professor Amir Fam, FCAE, and his team, was unveiled on 12 July. For more information, click here.
Business Skills as valuable as Engineering Talent
David Ross, FCAE, CEO of Ross Video, describes his Canadian Academy of Engineering induction starting at 22’27”. His business acumen (as well as his engineering skills) are key reasons for his induction. For more information, click here.
Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide (2018)
Jeannette Montufar, FCAE, of MORR Consultants, has recently authored this updated TAC guide, which puts Canada on the forefront of pedestrian safety. For more information, click here.
Engineers Canada Gold Medal Winner attributes workplace cooperation
University of Toronto Professor Levente Diosady, FCAE, is an engineer, researcher and educator. He developed the first Canadian food engineering program in an engineering faculty. He also developed widely used technologies for oilseed processing. His work on salt fortification enables the reduction of the incidence of iodine and iron deficiency disease affecting some 2 billion people in the developing world. For more information, click here.
Welcome, Mary Patrick
The CAE has hired Carleton University student Mary Patrick to help us with a major membership database update project this summer. Mary is entering her third year of the mechanical engineering program, and is a nationally ranked athlete in marksmanship. Mary will be contacting Fellows this summer to ensure your contact and biographical information is accurate. For more information about Mary and her achievements, click here.
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