INNOVATION May-June 2014

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MAY/JUNE 2 014 [ volume 18 number 3)

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Earthquake Early Warning System Could Save Lives D’Arcy Jenish

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Homegrown Technology Reshaping the Economics of Biogas Production Jean Sorensen Gender Balance in Engineering: Is This an Issue Worth Pursuing? Katherina V. Tarnai-Lokhorst, P.Eng.

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President’s Viewpoint – New Strategic Plan Sets Three-year Scope for Association Association Notes – 2014/2015 Council Election; New Strategic Plan Seeks to Address Future Challenges, Opportunities; APEGBC Annual Conference and AGM; In Memory of Bhavik Pachchigar; NEGM Results; Receive Innovation by E-mail

ON THE COVER: The Star of the Sea Catholic Elementary School was the first school in BC to receive the earthquake early warning system in the spring of 2014. Photo credit: Tina Mohns

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Council Report – April 11, 2014

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Practice Matters: APEGBC Seal; Letters of Assurance

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APEGBC Plans for the Future with New Three-year Strategic Plan to Support and Promote the Profession

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APEGBC Mentorship Program Helps Launch Professional Careers

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Preserving Our Geoscience Library

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Re-imagining Education with AfriLEAD Institute

MicroSludge unit installed at the demonstration plant. 22

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5 Letters 31 APEGBC Professional Development 38 Membership 42 Professional Services 47 OQM List

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