On a weekly basis, the CAE compiles news of interest to the organization and its members, and makes it publicly available on our website. The CAE works to highlight emerging issues in which engineering has a role as well as promote recognition of engineering excellence and innovation.
CAE Fellow named to Future Skills Council
Judy Fairburn, FCAE, has been named to the new federal Future Skills Council. According to Employment and Social Development Canada, “Future Skills is part of the Government’s plan to ensure that Canada’s skills development policies and programs are prepared to meet Canadians’ changing needs.”
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2019 Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Molly Shoichet, FCAE, has been named a 2019 Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The recipients were announced February 11, to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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2019 IEEE Fellows Announced
Congratulations to INRS Professor Sonia Aissa, FCAE, who has been named a Fellow of the IEEE “for contributions to design and performance analysis of cognitive radio and cooperative communication systems. ”
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Order of Canada Appointment
Kudos to Yiyan Wu, FCAE, who was recently invested in the Order of Canada in recognition of his work on broadband multimedia and wireless communications.
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Engineering innovation for wheelchair curlers
Professor John McPhee, FCAE, has developed a 3D-printed device to give Team Canada curlers better shot control.
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Carleton Announces New Dean for Faculty of Engineering and Design
Kudos to Larry Kostiuk, FCAE, who has been named Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University.
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Canada’s business leaders to nominate bright minds
“Since taking the reins at SDTC four years ago, the 49-year-old engineer, Leah Lawrence, FCAE, has transformed a moribund government agency into a vibrant cleantech player, despite being a rookie bureaucrat.”
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2019 Miroslaw Romanowski Lecture
Keith Hipel, who is a Fellow of both the RSC and the CAE, is delivering the Romanowski Lecture Series this year. An upcoming one is being held at McGill.
Fellows are very welcome to attend:
Dr. Keith Hipel, FRSC Romanowski Lecture – March 14th,2019 18h:00-19h:00
Redpath Museum Auditorium, 859 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC, H3A 0C4
Price: FREE with admission to Museum
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CAE Fellow honoured with civil engineering computing award
Congratulations to University of Waterloo Professor Carl Haas, FCAE, on this well-deserved honour from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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American Concrete Institute appoints Honorary Members
Congratulations to UoT Professor R. Douglas Hooton, FCAE, who was elected as an honorary member of the American Concrete Institute for his contributions to concrete materials, concrete durability and sustainability of concrete construction.
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What’s New | March 4, 2019
On a weekly basis, the CAE compiles news of interest to the organization and its members, and makes it publicly available on our website. The CAE works to highlight emerging issues in which engineering has a role as well as promote recognition of engineering excellence and innovation.
Delinquent Accounts
In an effort to encourage Fellows to pay their accounts on time, the Board has instructed that the names of Fellows who have not paid their accounts after three official notices are to be posted on the Fellows-only section of the website. They may be seen here.
If you are one of the outstanding Fellows, please contact us immediately at 613-235-9056 to remit payment. If you believe you are on this list in error, or if there are extenuating circumstances, such as illness or financial hardship, that are preventing you from paying your fees, please contact cae-admin@cae-acg.ca.
Orders of Canada
We are proud to report that four Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellows have been named to the Order of Canada:
Dr. Yiyan Wu, C.M. FCAE, of CRC, “for his innovation as a leading authority and scientist in the field of digital television and multimedia communications research.”
Prof. Jamal Deen, C.M., FCAE, of McMaster University, “for his advancements in the fields of electrical engineering and applied physics, and for his leadership of multiple academic and professional institutions.”
Mr. Jim Estill , C.M., FCAE, of Danby Appliances, “for his contributions to the Guelph and Waterloo technology communities and for his philanthropic efforts benefiting refugees.” and
Mr. Peter Irwin C.M., FCAE, “for his leadership in the Canadian wind engineering field, notably for his groundbreaking technique of wind sensor prediction.”
Congratulations! For more information, click here.
Gordon McRostie, FCAE, (b.1922-d.2018)
We are sorry to report the passing of Gordon McRostie, a valued Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. What a life! Executive Director Kevin Goheen golfed with him late last year, and he was still demonstrating an outstanding short game. We pass our condolences on to his family and colleagues. To read his obituary, learn of his lifetime of achievements, and send condolences, click here.
Continuing Professional Development credits
Fellows are reminded that attendance at the CAE Annual Meeting or meetings of CAE Sections may qualify for Continuing Professional Development with your provincial regulator. Examples include:
Also see:
Fellows should contact their provincial regulator to determine the eligibility of CAE activities.
Two Western professors inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Western University – 18 June 2018
On June 18, 2018, Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Xianbin Wang and Mechanical and Materials Engineering Professor Jun Yang were among the 59 new Fellows inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE). The ceremony took place in Calgary, in conjunction with the Academy’s 2018 Annual General Meeting and Symposium.
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APSC professors inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
University of British Columbia – 26 June 2018
Z Jane Wang, PEng, a professor in UBC’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Charles Haynes, PEng, a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, have been named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) for their “distinguished achievements and career-long service to the engineering profession.”
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Generation Energy Council Report
Fellows who worked on the Trottier Energy Futures Project will find this recent NRCan report to be of interest. One of the Generation Energy Council members is David Collyer, FCAE. For more information, click here.
Refinery Economics
Ian MacGregor, FCAE and CEO of North West Refining, discusses the economics of refineries. For more information, click here.
The Ethics of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
University of Victoria Civil Engineering Chair Chris Kennedy, FCAE, claims that engineers who work on fossil fuel infrastructure are in a precarious ethical position. For more information, click here.
New Research Centre
Hydro Québec announced a new center of excellence in transportation electrification and energy storage, to be headed by Karim Zaghib, FCAE. For more information, click here.
MetSoc Awards
Congratulations to all the 2018 MetSoc honorees, especially to Daolun Chen,FCAE, of Ryerson University and Mary Wells, FCAE, of the University of Guelph. For more information, click here.
UBC Alumni Award
Congratulations to UBC engineering Professor Nemkumar Banthia, FCAE, who is being honoured with a UBC Alumni award this fall for “improving the lives of people in marginalized communities through innovative solutions to improve infrastructure.” For more information, click here.
New CCA Panel to be Chaired by Fellow
Best wishes to John Leggat, FCAE Chair, and the other members of the Council of Canadian Academies’ Expert Panel on Prioritizing Climate Change Risk, as they start their important work. For more information, click here.
The Work of CRIN
Joy Romero, FCAE, Vice-President of technology and innovation at Canadian Natural Resources Limited, describes the work of the Clean Resource Innovation Network. For more information, click here.
Unique Moving Load Simulator Unveiled
A unique civil engineering research facility designed and operated by Queens Professor Amir Fam, FCAE, and his team, was unveiled on 12 July. For more information, click here.
Business Skills as valuable as Engineering Talent
David Ross, FCAE, CEO of Ross Video, describes his Canadian Academy of Engineering induction starting at 22’27”. His business acumen (as well as his engineering skills) are key reasons for his induction. For more information, click here.
Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide (2018)
Jeannette Montufar, FCAE, of MORR Consultants, has recently authored this updated TAC guide, which puts Canada on the forefront of pedestrian safety. For more information, click here.
Engineers Canada Gold Medal Winner attributes workplace cooperation
University of Toronto Professor Levente Diosady, FCAE, is an engineer, researcher and educator. He developed the first Canadian food engineering program in an engineering faculty. He also developed widely used technologies for oilseed processing. His work on salt fortification enables the reduction of the incidence of iodine and iron deficiency disease affecting some 2 billion people in the developing world. For more information, click here.
Welcome, Mary Patrick
The CAE has hired Carleton University student Mary Patrick to help us with a major membership database update project this summer. Mary is entering her third year of the mechanical engineering program, and is a nationally ranked athlete in marksmanship. Mary will be contacting Fellows this summer to ensure your contact and biographical information is accurate. For more information about Mary and her achievements, click here.
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What’s New | July 16, 2018
On a weekly basis, the CAE compiles news of interest to the organization and its members, and makes it publicly available on our website. The CAE works to highlight emerging issues in which engineering has a role as well as promote recognition of engineering excellence and innovation.
Annual Meeting Report
Couldn’t attend the 2018 CAE Annual General Meeting, Technical Symposium and Induction Ceremony in Calgary? A report on the meeting and photos are available here.
The event page also includes photos from the event and the Induction Ceremony. Links to presentations will be made available as permissions come in, and minutes will be uploaded to the Fellows Portal next week.
Dan Meneley, FCAE (b. 1935 – d. 2018)
We are sorry to report the passing of Dan Meneley, FCAE. Educated at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of London, his career in nuclear engineering led to senior positions at AECL and UOIT, as well as the International Nuclear Energy Academy. Most recently, Dan and the late Terry Rogers, FCAE, produced a discussion paper on behalf of the CAE on the state of nuclear energy in Canada for a CAETS meeting. We pass our condolences on to his family and colleagues. To view his obituary and send condolences, click here.
Internet of Things and Blockchain Research Institute
York University Professor Dan Zhang, FCAE, and Western University Professor Wang Xian Bin, FCAE, a 5G communications research expert, are helping establish the the Canada-China IoT and Blockchain Research Institute (CCIOTCHAIN). For more information, click here.
Federal Expert Panel on Climate Change and Resilience
David Lapp, FCAE, contributed to this important Federal Expert Panel on Climate Change and Resilience. The report offers recommendations and indicators organized as follows:
Chapter 2: Protecting and Improving Human Health and Well-Being
Chapter 3: Supporting Particularly Vulnerable Regions
Chapter 4: Reducing Climate Related Hazards and Disaster Risks
Chapter 5: Building Climate Resilience through Infrastructure
Chapter 6: Translating Scientific Information and Indigenous Knowledge into Action
For more information, click here.
Three engineering faculty members named CAE fellows
Queen’s Gazette – 29 June 2018
Three faculty members of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science have been appointed Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE).
Amir Fam, Richard Holt, and Yan-Fei Liu were inducted into the CAE during a ceremony in Calgary on Monday, June 18. Read more, click here.
Faculty and alumni honoured by CAE
University of Waterloo – 25 June 2018
Waterloo Engineering professors and graduates were inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) on June 18.
The new fellows include faculty members Fakhri Karray, electrical and computer engineering, Susan Tighe, civil and environmental engineering, John Yeow, systems design engineering, and adjunct professor Mary Wells, mechanical and mechatronics engineering.
Also inducted were Waterloo Engineering alumni Catherine Booth (BASc ‘ 88, SD, MASc ’90, ManSci), Jim Estill (BASc ‘80, SD), Fraser Forbes (BASc ‘82, MASc ‘84 Chem), Dianne Freeman (BASc, ’92, Civil), Josephine Hill (BASc ’91, MASc ’92, Chem) and David Ross (BASc ’91, Comp).
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Dean Named Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
University of Guelph – 20 June 2018
Mary Wells, dean of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Guelph, has been named a new Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE). Read more, click here.
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What’s New | July 3, 2018
On a weekly basis, the CAE compiles news of interest to the organization and its members, and makes it publicly available on our website. The CAE works to highlight emerging issues in which engineering has a role as well as promote recognition of engineering excellence and innovation.
Carbon Pricing Alone Can’t Meet Canada’s GHG Emission Reduction Targets
The Conference Board of Canada – September 6, 2017
Carbon pricing will help Canada reduce emissions but the reductions will fall short of the government’s goal of a 30 per cent reduction from 2005 levels by 2030, according to a joint report by The Conference Board of Canada and The Canadian Academy of Engineering. Trillions of dollars in investment spending on clean energy infrastructure and significant changes to the way Canadians consume energy will be needed to achieve deep emission reductions.
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Baining Guo Named Microsoft Distinguished Scientist
Baining Guo, FCAE, is a world-renowned researcher in computer graphics. He joined Microsoft Research Asia in its early days and has been a key leader of the lab’s multimedia efforts covering graphics, vision, and video technologies. His contributions in these areas have been instrumental in establishing MSRA as a world-class research lab. His team has made important contributions to Microsoft’s products and services, including Windows, Xbox, Azure, Bing, OneDrive, and Cognitive Services. He is a fellow of IEEE, ACM, and the Canadian Academy of Engineering. Baining got his PhD from Cornell and worked in academia as well as Silicon Valley (Intel Labs) before joining Microsoft in 1999.
On the Money
CBC’s On The Money panel discusses the Conference Board of Canada/Canadian Academy of Engineering GHG report. Listen here.
RSC Fellowships
Congratulations to FCAE Professors Richard Bathhurst, Milica Radisic, Bin Wu, and Jiujun Zhang on their election to Fellowship in the Royal Society of Canada. For more information, click here.
New INAE Fellow
Congratulations to University of Waterloo Professor Sushanta Mitra, FCAE, who has been elected as a Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering.
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What’s New | September 11, 2017
The IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) today announced that Dr. Yiyan Wu, an IEEE BTS Distinguished Lecturer and a principal research scientist with the Communications Research Centre in Ottawa, will be a featured speaker at the 2016 NAB Show Broadcast Engineering Conference.
Fellows in the News | What’s New | April 29, 2016
Clem Bowman and Walter Petryshuk,write about strategies to have Canada contribute to the increase in global demand for hydrocarbons in the 28 September edition of The Hill Times.
Fellows in the News | What’s New | October 13, 2015
At its Spring engineering convocation. Ecole Polytechnique honoured a number of outstanding engineers, including CAE Fellows Clement Fortin and Ken Wu. Professor Wu was cited for his RF research work and Dr. Fortin for his development of aerospace university/industry linkages.
http://www.polymtl.ca/carrefour/article.php?no=4674
Fellows in the News | What’s New | August 24, 2015
Professor Ke Wu, FCAE, of École Polytechnique won the IEEE’s 2014 Microwave Theory & Techniques Society Microwave Application Award. His co-winners were his colleagues Emeritus Professor Renato G. Bosisio and Dr. Ji Li.
Fellows in the News | What’s New | August 1, 2014
