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Sunday, January 21 • 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Being an engineer: exploring the intersection of our personal and professional identities

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What does it mean to be an engineer? Through guided reflection we will explore dominant conceptions versus the multi-faceted identities of engineers. Discussion will focus on how broadening understanding of engineers can help open up possibilities for engineering to contribute to a better world for everyone.


Speakers
avatar for Mark Abbott

Mark Abbott

Engineering Change Lab
Mark Abbott, P.Eng., MBA, spent 15 years in heavy industrial consulting engineering based in Vancouver, Canada, before leaving to join the executive team of Engineers Without Borders Canada six years ago. Three years ago, Mark stepped down from the executive team to help launch and... Read More →
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Vanessa Raponi

Founder & President, EngiQueers Canada
Vanessa Raponi is the Founder & President of EngiQueers Canada - a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to improving the state of diversity in engineering in Canada. Vanessa is completing her degree in Materials Engineering & Management at McMaster University, and will be entering... Read More →
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Arlene Williams

Engineering Change Lab
Arlene Williams moved to Toronto over ten years ago to learn about social change, and is still learning. With over 15 years of experience working in the higher education sector, she brings a strong background in strategic action, communications, and policy and program development... Read More →

Sunday January 21, 2018 4:15pm - 5:15pm EST
Main Room Centre
  Breakouts

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