2025-02-20 News Notice

Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW): 2025 Spaghetti Bridge Competition - Monday, March 24 - Thursday, March 27, 2025
As part of PEGW, our annual Spaghetti Bridge Competition, in support of Harvest Manitoba, returns from Monday, March 24, to Thursday, March 27, 2025. Students in K - Grade 12 compete to build the strongest truss using just pasta and white or wood glue, then watch as we test it to destruction! The builder(s) of the strongest truss in each class wins a prize and a donation will be made to Harvest Manitoba based on the cumulative load that all of the trusses hold. In 2024, the Association donated $29,968.40! Entry into the 2025 Spaghetti Bridge Competition is free, but pre-registration is required by the Friday, February 28, 2025 deadline. Limited space is still available. For more information on the competition, the prizes, and how to register, please see the Spaghetti Bridge webpage.

2025 EngGeoMB Awards: Nominations Close Tomorrow!
This is your opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions in their fields of engineering and geoscience at the 2025 EngGeoMB Awards. Whether it's through innovation, leadership, or community impact, your nominations help shine a spotlight on those who inspire and elevate others in Manitoba. Submit your nominations no later than Friday, February 21, 2025; the Student Achievement Award nomination deadline is Friday, May 9, 2025. Detailed award descriptions and nomination forms can be found on our awards page. Nominate someone today and help ensure their exceptional contributions are recognized and celebrated!

Geologize Practical Geocommunication Courses
Join Geologize and register for courses that teach current, critically acclaimed communication skills for geoscientists. Courses include: Practical Geocommunication 3.0, Geoscience Outreach in Schools, Practical Geocommunication and Hydrocarbons, and more. For more information on the courses and to register, please see the news story.

Competency-Based Assessors - Multiple Positions
EngGeoMB is seeking additional assessors to conduct a final review of an applicant's Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) report by providing their own ratings for each of the competencies and making a recommendation on the applicant's readiness for professional registration. We are seeking professional members who are working in a supervisory capacity and are receiving remuneration on a full-time or regular basis (greater than 300 hours per calendar year) in the following areas to join our assessor pool, Mechanical: HVAC/Buildings/Fire Protection, Manufacturing/Quality Assurance, and Automotive, Specifically working with buses, as well as Civil: Transportation and Structural. Please review the call for volunteers for full details.

Science Fair Judges Needed - Friday, March 21, 2025
St. Charles Catholic School is looking for judges for their annual science fair on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Projects from their grade 5 to 8 students will be presented. Training for judges will take place just prior to the event. For further information and to sign up, please email Kelsey Copeland.

Arab Members Chapter Presents: The Difference Between Seismic and Wind Loads According to NBC 2020 - Saturday, February 22, 2025
The Arab Members Chapter is pleased to announce its latest technical event in 2025. Ahmad Kanan, P.Eng. and civil engineer, will present an overview on The Difference Between Seismic and Wind Loads According to NBC 2020. To register for this event, please see the event listing.

Chinese Members Chapter's 10th Year Anniversary - Friday, March 7, 2025
The Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Chinese Members Chapter is turning 10! Join the chapter for an exclusive dinner party at Sorrento's at the Caboto Centre to celebrate this milestone. Enjoy a night of great food, fun activities, and meaningful connections with peers in the industry. For more information, please see the full event listing.