September 27, 2005 Source: Concordia University:
http://publicaffairs.concordia.ca/mediaroom/pressreleases/2005/09/004977.shtml Engineers: professionals willing to meet society's greater challenges Engineering: a profession, a passion! The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science of Concordia University and the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) are proud to present the third annual "Engineering: a profession, a passion!" conference on September 28 and 29, 2005, in room H-110 of Concordia University's Henry F. Hall Building (1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal). This event is meant to be a meeting but also an opportunity for dialogue between engineering students and the engineering community. "The Concordia Engineer gains all the tools of basic knowledge, technologies and practical industrial experiences. But on top of that, through events like the Concordia/OIQ Fair, the Concordia Engineer learns and participates in discussions on the fundamental values of the engineering profession and its practice," explained Dr. Nabil Esmail, Eng., Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at Concordia University. Dr. Sami Bebawi, Eng., Executive Vice President, SNC Lavalin Group and Guy A. Bourassa, Eng., partner, Hatch Ltd. will present their respective career paths to students since both are perfect examples of engineering careers that target excellence and respect the fundamental values of the engineering profession. These are competency, ethics, social commitment and responsibility. Engineering students are also invited to attend the discussion panels entitled "The engineer's professionalism" and "Sustainable Development: The Engineer's Contribution." "It is essential for engineering students to be knowledgeable of these subjects," said Dr. Gaétan Samson, Eng., President of the OIQ, because the next generation of engineers must adapt its engineering practice in accordance with society's greater challenges while respecting human beings and their environment." "The engineers of tomorrow must use their skills to serve society while keeping in mind the importance of the politics of sustainable development," added Dr. Claude Lajeunesse, Eng., President of Concordia University. The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science of Concordia University Concordia University has one of the most renowned engineering and computer science faculties in Canada. It has 152 professors and instructors, 132 supporting staff and five academic departments. It offers eight state-of-the-art programs: building engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering and software engineering, as well as the computer science program. The faculty currently has 3,556 undergraduate students, 2,031 master's students and 403 doctoral students. Dynamic and innovative, it enjoys a reputation as a leader in the instruction of information technology, multidisciplinary research and design and attracts world-renowned leading experts in new and emerging fields. The Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec Founded in 1920, the OIQ has more than 50,000 professional engineers of all disciplines, except forest engineering. The term engineer designates a member of the OIQ who holds a permit to practice that grants him or her an exclusive right to perform professional engineering services. The role of the OIQ is to oversee the practice of engineering, in order to ensure the quality of services provided by its members and the protection of the public. - 30 – Information: Guylaine Bolduc
Assistant to the Dean
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
Concordia University
Tel: (514) 848-2424, ext. 4168
Fax: (514) 848-4509
E-mail: guylaine@encs.concordia.ca Malika Daoud
Projects Officer
Communications and Public Affairs
Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Tel.: (514) 845-6141 or 1 800 461-6141, ext. 3183
Fax: (514) 845-1833
E-mail: mdaoud@oiq.qc.ca Daniel Boismenu
Director of Communications and
Public Affairs
Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Tel.: (514) 845-6141 or 1 800 461-6141, ext. 3160
Fax: (514) 845-1833
Source: Chris Mota,
Senior Public Relations Officer
Concordia University
tel: (514) 848-2424 ext. 4884
cel: (514) 952-5556
fax: (514) 848-3383
e-mail: mota@alcor.concordia.ca
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