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University of Western Ontario honours President
President Amit Chakma, FCAE, has been honoured by Western University through the naming of its new Engineering Building.
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CSCE Casimir Gzowski Medal
Established in 1890, the Casimir Gzowski Medal is awarded annually by the CSCE for the best civil engineering paper in surveying, structural engineering or heavy construction. In 2018 it was awarded to Ian Jordaan, FCAE, Kevin Hewitt, & Robert Frederking, FCAE, for their paper entitled ‘’Re-evaluation of ice loads on the Molikpaq structure measured during the 1985–86 season”. (See page 21)
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Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Fellowship
Kudos to University of Toronto Engineering Professor Robert C. Andrews, FCAE, on his election as a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, for his National and International contributions to drinking water. (See page 4)
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The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Horst Leipholz Medal
The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Horst Leipholz Medal recognizes outstanding contributions to engineering mechanics research and practice in Canada. The recipient of the Horst Leipholz Medal for 2018 is UofT Professor Dr. Shamim A. Sheikh, FCAE, for his impact on bridge design codes.
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The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering W. Gordon Plewes Award
The W. Gordon Plewes Award is given annually by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering to an individual who has made particularly noteworthy contributions to the study of the history of civil engineering in Canada or by Canadians. The recipient of the 2018 award is Stantec’s Kenneth Johnson, FCAE.
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The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Stephen G. Revay Award
The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Stephen G. Revay Award recognizes civil engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the development & practice of hydrotechnical engineering in Canada. The 2018 co-winner is Professor Osama Moselfi, FCAE.
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University of Calgary honours CAE Fellows
Nine high-achieving Alberta engineers are inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering and news of Fellows Kim Sturgess, FCAE, and Chan Wirasinghe, FCAE, being honoured by University of Calgary in the “Movers and Shakers” section.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Election
Kudos to UBC Engineering Professor Emeritus Rabab Ward, FCAE, who has been elected Delegate/Director for 2018 IEEE Division IX.
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2018 ASCE Can-Am Civil Engineering Amity Award
Congratulations to Ken Johnson, FCAE, who has been awarded the 2018 ASCE Can-Am Civil Engineering Amity Award for outstanding contributions toward the advancement of professional relationships between the civil engineers of the US & Canada.
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Memorial University honours outstanding Alumni
Kudos to Kim Keating, FCAE, and Canadian Academy of Engineering Director, and Earl Ludlow, FCAE, on these recognitions from Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering.
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CCA Report – “Improving Innovation Through Better Management”
Chaired by John R. McDougall, FCAE, and with a number of CAE Fellows contributing to the workshop, the CCA’s latest report “Improving Innovation Through Better Management”, explores ways to provide innovation management training to a large, diverse population of students throughout their careers.
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Montreal/Quebec Section Meeting
The Montreal/Quebec Section of the CAE recently held a meeting and a site tour of McGill’s Royal Victoria Hospital Rehabilitation project. (photo credit Andre Bazergui).
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