Movers & Shakers
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STUDENTS SWEEP PETROBOWL Four students from the Schulich School of Engineering beat out teams from across North America at the SPE North American Regional Petrobowl Qualifiers in Oklahoma. From left are Jennifer Gee, Julian Nunez, Jordan Bowie, and Keith Letendre. -photo courtesy Schulich School of Engineering
Ms. Pederson did not take a regular route to become a Professional Engineer. She began her career in tourism but soon desired a bigger challenge. After graduating from Dalhousie University in Halifax with a chemical engineering degree, she worked as a field engineer for Schlumberger Canada Ltd. Working testing, completions, and hydraulic fracturing, she travelled the globe, with stops including Russia, Europe, Africa, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Mexico. After moving to Edmonton she joined Enbridge Pipelines , where she works as a senior engineer.
Ms. Pederson is devoted to encouraging young women to pursue STEM careers. In 2014 alone, she contributed over 300 hours of volunteer service. As chair of the WISEST Program Committee and a member of the WISEST Board, she directs many outreach programs and events, as well as a diverse group of volunteers, which includes university students, academics, and industry professionals. Colleagues say that she embodies the word mentor, doing nothing for gratitude and everything for her passion in helping others excel.
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