BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:ADT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:AST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240320T014851Z UID:AD9E8DA4-B656-428C-BD12-70312F60D687 DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240319T200000 DESCRIPTION:As Chair of the IEEE Young Professionals Canadian Atlantic Sect ion\, please join us for an insightful evening on Tuesday\, March 19th\, 6 -8 PM at the Dalhousie University campus\, Room D406\, for a panel discuss ion on navigating the early stages of an engineering career\; our panelist s include:\n\nRebecca Acker - Completed her Diploma in Engineering at St. Francis Xavier University before moving onto Dalhousie University where sh e graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 2022. She is now an E ngineer-In-Training at Dillon Consulting Limited\, focusing on waste manag ement.\n\nLuke MacDonald - A Lecturer at Saint Mary's University teaching primarily Civil Engineering related courses such as Statics & Mechanics of Materials. Luke began his education (also) at Saint Mary’s University\, receiving an Engineering Diploma\, before moving onto Dalhousie Universit y where he completed undergraduate and Master of Applied Science degrees i n Civil Engineering. Professional work experience includes 3 co-op terms w ith Public Works Government Services Canada (Marine group)\, 5 years as a bridge/heavy civil designer at CBCL Ltd.\, and some residential consulting work.\n\nKevin Schwarzer - Graduated from Dalhousie at the end of 2022 an d has been working since then as an EIT in Marine Electrical Engineering\, located in the HFX Dockyard for the Department of National Defence. As a previous Co-op student ambassador\, chair of several student groups\, and part-time instructor\, he has a wide array of experiences to draw on movin g into his professional career. Kevin is now an active volunteer with the IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section\, and is always looking at more ways to eng age with students and young professionals alike.\n\nRegistration: [Link to Form](https://forms.gle/wCnaJJvotjwLF8Ph8)\n\nGain practical tips\, avoid common pitfalls\, and connect with industry experts. Refreshments provide d.\n\nHosted by Engineers Nova Scotia's Emerging Professionals Committee\, the IEEE Young Professionals Canadian Atlantic Section\, and IEEE Dalhous ie University Student Branch.\n\nCo-sponsored by: Engineers Nova Scotia’ s Emerging Professionals Committee\n\nRoom: D406\, Bldg: A.L. MacDonald Bu ilding\; D-Building\, 5268 DaCosta Row\, Sexton Campus\, Halifax\, Nova Sc otia\, Canada\, B3J 1B6 LOCATION:Room: D406\, Bldg: A.L. MacDonald Building\; D-Building\, 5268 DaC osta Row\, Sexton Campus\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, B3J 1B6 ORGANIZER:kevinschwarzer@ieee.org SEQUENCE:3 SUMMARY:Engineering Futures: Transitioning from Student to Professional URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409988 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>As Chair of the&nbsp\;IEEE Young Professio nals&nbsp\;Canadian Atlantic Section\, please join us for an insightful ev ening on Tuesday\, March 19th\, 6-8 PM at the&nbsp\;Dalhousie University&n bsp\;campus\, Room D406\, for a panel discussion on navigating the early s tages of an engineering career\; our panelists include:<br><br><strong>Reb ecca Acker </strong>- Completed her Diploma in Engineering at&nbsp\;St. Fr ancis Xavier University&nbsp\;before moving onto Dalhousie University wher e she graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 2022. She is now an Engineer-In-Training at&nbsp\;Dillon Consulting Limited\, focusing on w aste management.<br><br><strong>Luke MacDonald</strong> - A Lecturer at&nb sp\;Saint Mary's University&nbsp\;teaching primarily Civil Engineering rel ated courses such as Statics &amp\; Mechanics of Materials. Luke began his education (also) at Saint Mary&rsquo\;s University\, receiving an Enginee ring Diploma\, before moving onto&nbsp\;Dalhousie University&nbsp\;where h e completed undergraduate and Master of Applied Science degrees in Civil E ngineering. Professional work experience includes 3 co-op terms with Publi c Works Government Services Canada (Marine group)\, 5 years as a bridge/he avy civil designer at CBCL Ltd.\, and some residential consulting work.<br ><br><strong>Kevin Schwarzer </strong>- Graduated from Dalhousie at the en d of 2022 and has been working since then as an EIT in Marine Electrical E ngineering\, located in the HFX Dockyard for the&nbsp\;Department of Natio nal Defence. As a previous Co-op student ambassador\, chair of several stu dent groups\, and part-time instructor\, he has a wide array of experience s to draw on moving into his professional career. Kevin is now an active v olunteer with the&nbsp\;IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section\, and is always loo king at more ways to engage with students and young professionals alike.<b r><br>Registration: <a href="https://forms.gle/wCnaJJvotjwLF8Ph8" target=" _blank" rel="noopener">Link to Form</a><br><br>Gain practical tips\, avoid common pitfalls\, and connect with industry experts. Refreshments provide d.<br><br>Hosted by&nbsp\;Engineers Nova Scotia's Emerging Professionals C ommittee\, the&nbsp\;IEEE Young Professionals&nbsp\;Canadian Atlantic Sect ion\, and&nbsp\;IEEE Dalhousie University Student Branch.</p>\n<p><img src ="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/vtools_ui/media/display/3716e64e-3389-489 e-97e6-13c0c9eae625" width="707" height="707"></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR