Innovation Spring 2025

CONTINUING EDUCATION

A research project leader at BCIT, Dr. Manbachi, P.Eng., offers insights and tips for being an effective CE presenter. P hoto : S ubmitted

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS Dr. Moein Manbachi, P.Eng., will be presenting on several energy infrastructure topics in the coming months. APRIL 25 Advanced Digital Substations: Elevating Protection, Automation, and Control in Modern Power Grid MAY 23 Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): Building Smart Energy Systems JUNE 13 Smart Cities: Harnessing Advanced Technologies for Sustainable and Resilient Cities

course helped them work better on a smart grid project at their own company. It’s a great feeling to see professionals walk away from a course feeling more confident, informed, and satisfied with what they’ve learned. Q What advice would you give to someone new to giving CE presentations? First, it’s important to be passionate and genuine about the topic because that energy will translate to the audience. The other thing is we need to listen to the people in the room because they have expertise in their own field and have valuable perspective to share that adds value to the session and to discussions. Finally, don’t stress out about being perfect. You will improve with each session as you refine your materials and delivery.

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS The Continuing Education (CE) Program is mandatory and applies to all registrants with practice rights. Participation in the CE Program is optional for Engineers-in-training, Geoscientists-in-training, Non-Practising, Retired, and Life Non-Practising registrants. By June 30 each year, registrants must complete CE requirements in their online reporting system and then submit their CE declaration in the annual reporting system.

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