By Thomas Doucet

Engineering Month

UNBC celebrates engineering month with multiple events

Mar 28, 2022 | 5:55 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – UNBC’s new School of Engineering is celebrating Engineering month with a pair of events.

The first event on March 29, will see local representatives from local engineering companies come to the school for a reception so current students can make industry contacts. Students will hope to use these contacts to find themselves co-op placements where they would get on-the-job training.

UNBC is also inviting prospective students to visit the campus on March 30, to get hands-on with some exercises in the labs. They will also get face-to-face time with current students and faculty so they can get a better idea of what engineers do and what is taught in UNBC’s programs.

“Engineering is a vital profession for communities in northern B.C. and across British Columbia that brings enormous economic benefits to industry towns like Prince George,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. “Engineering Month is an opportunity to improve the understanding of what engineers do, the crucial role they play in our lives, and showcase the benefits a career in engineering offers.”

Part of the celebrations also includes a poster that has been designed to show the past and present roles of civil engineers. The poster shows major engineering projects throughout Canadian history dating all the way back to the 1820s. The posters will be on display in the atrium of the Teaching and Learning Centre from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 29.

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“Our School of Engineering fosters an inclusive community where a diverse group of students and instructors engage in a stimulating academic experience. Students forge lasting friendships as they obtain the academic qualifications to become licensed Professional Engineers,” says UNBC Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering Dr. Deborah Roberts. “Experiential learning opportunities are central to our undergraduate programs, with hands-on laboratories, real-world design projects and opportunities for students to conduct research alongside our world-class faculty.”

UNBC’s School of Engineering offers five distinct degree programs, three at the undergraduate level and two at the master’s level.