Innovation Spring 2026

F or many engineers and geoscientists who are neurodivergent, their specific strengths may help them innovate and approach problems differently. But whether these strengths are recognized or dismissed can depend heavily on workplace culture, communication norms, and the degree of psychological safety available. Three professionals, who are members of Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s neurodivergent subgroup of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Truth and Reconciliation Working Group (EDIT&R WG), offer a candid look at how working in the fields of engineering and geoscience can be a haven and a hurdle.

Innovation Spring 2026

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