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SURVEY OF STEM PROFESSIONALS AIMS TO DRIVE CHANGE The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has received Federal funding for a three-year project to uncover and address barriers that contribute to the under- representation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). OSPE is seeking the participation of STEM professionals in a research survey as a part of this project. The Breaking Barriers for Women in STEM project is funded by the Status of Women, and spearheaded by OSPE in partnership with Engineers Canada and others. The overall goal is to identify the systemic barriers women face and to develop promising practices and policy recommendations to break these barriers down. If you currently work or have previously worked in a STEM field, the Breaking Barriers for

The Women in Engineering and Geoscience Division (formally DAWEG) is looking to fill several key positions on its executive. With its re-brand, this is an exciting and unique opportunity to re-position the division for the future as it looks to meet the needs of current and future division members. The Women in Engineering and Geoscience Division promotes, enhances and facilitates Women project is looking for your participation in their survey. The purpose of the survey is to gather insights on any barriers that contribute to the underrepresentation of women in STEM, and what can be done to support, encourage and retain more women in STEM careers. Input from all genders is welcome as the research seeks to explore similarities and differences in terms of experiences and perspectives. To access the survey, visit the project website for Breaking Barriers for Women in STEM at www.letsbreakbarriers.ca.

WOMEN IN ENGINEERING AND GEOSCIENCE DIVISION SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Looking for a way to contribute to the recruitment and retention of women in engineering and geoscience? Consider volunteering with the Women in Engineering and Geoscience Division.

Associated announces staff

Martin Jobke, President of the Associated Engineering group of companies, is pleased to announce the promotion of the following staff: Leslie Mihalik, M.S., MBA, P.E., P.Eng. has accepted the role of General Manager of Associated Engineering’s BC and Northern operation. Leslie has 30 years of experience specializing in design, construction, and project management of transportation projects. His diverse experience includes highways, bridges, buildings, drainage structures, and industrial facilities. He has worked on projects across Canada, South Africa, and in the Caribbean. Having worked extensively in the North, Leslie has expertise in the design and construction of infrastructure and transportation projects in cold regions. Leslie’s experience includes traditional design-bid-build, as well as alternative delivery projects.

opportunities for women to succeed in engineering and geoscience and works to identify ways to increase the recruitment and retention of women in the professions. It accomplishes this by providing a forum for professionals to identify, examine, discuss, or resolve issues. If you are a current member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC and are interested in joining the Women in Engineering and Geoscience Division executive, apply today at egbc.ca/volunteer. Volunteering with an Engineers and Geoscientists BC Division allows you to gain an understanding of board governance, build your network with other professionals, and improve your leadership and organizational skills, while contributing to issues that are important to you.

Katrin Habel, Dr. sc. techn, P.Eng. has been appointed Manager, Bridge Rehabilitation. Katrin is a Senior Bridge

Shane Cook, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. has been appointed Division Manager, Transportation. Shane is a Senior Structural Engineer with 18 years of experience in structural and

Engineer with over 15 years of experience in designing and evaluating steel and concrete bridges. Her experience includes project management design, rehabilitation, strengthening, assessments, and load ratings of bridges, retaining walls, culverts and related structures.

seismic design. His expertise includes the assessment, retrofit, and rehabilitation of bridge structures. He has been involved with numerous bridge retrofit and rehabilitation projects in Metro Vancouver.

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