Engineering

Resources

What is Welding?

Learn about the science involved in combining two metals by welding.

Dave Challoner

Job Title

Project Manager

I guide and manage a diverse team of people as we carry out various projects.

Mosaic of the Valles Marineris hemisphere of Mars projected into point perspective

Let's Talk Mars Resources

Discover a set of resources to get you up to speed on the discussion surrounding Mars

Strange Shapes in the Sky: Stealth and Flying Wings

Learn about how and why engineers designed and built some very unique aircraft.

Astronauts from the Apollo Mission landing on the moon.

Let's Talk Lunar Resources

How does lunar exploration help us tackle challenges in such areas as energy, healthcare and the environment?

July Alexandra Rincon Chacon

Job Title

Laboratory Technician

I love to share my knowledge and passion for nanotechnology with youth.

Miriam Micael

Job Title

Engineer, Project Management

As a project manager at the Canadian Space Agency, Miriam makes sure projects get done on time and on budget.

Somto Ibe

Job Title

Engineer, Renewable Energy

Somto Ibe is responsible for ensuring that wind turbines and solar panels operate safely.

Martin Bush

Job Title

Climate Science Consultant

Martin Bush works on climate change and renewable energy policy and action.

Cylinders and Shapes (Grade 3)

Students use paper and build different shaped columns, test them for strength, and are then challenged to make 4 columns using only paper that will hold the most weight.

Summer Symposium Series: Engineering Career Resources

Grade

9, 10, 11, 12

A career in engineering would let you help people through designing and implementing the things they use in their daily lives.

Flight Challenge (Virtual kit drop-off)

Build, launch and test a glider made of paper, a straw and an elastic.

Bridges (Virtual kit drop-off)

Design and build a bridge using given materials that spans at least 30 cm and is strong enough to not compress under one book.

Peter Grootelaar

Job Title

Engineer, Kitimat Operations Superintendent

Alok Shirolikar

Job Title

Specialist Engineering Project Management