Although March is national engineering month, we can’t wait that long to talk about how the City of Welland supports educational outreach for this field of study.
Our staff know that engaging with students to foster an interest in engineering happens through education and bridge building. Literal bridge building. And then having some fun busting those bridges to understand the real-world, team-oriented, creative problem-solving responsibilities professional engineers handle.
Jade Anema, senior project manager in the City’s engineering department, answers all our questions about what an engineer is (hint, there’s a whole lot of creativity blended with knowing standards, rules, and regulations), and tells us about the learning journey, the rewards, and how much the application of engineering practices and processes filters into our daily lives.
Oh, and the best part, she’s active in the concerted efforts to support and see more young women pursue engineering as a profession. By increasing the representation of women in this field, and providing elementary and high school students the first-hand experience of female leadership, the future of engineering looks dynamic and diverse.
You can catch all past episodes and leave us comments at www.engagewelland.ca/podcast