Summer 2019 PEG

Movers & Shakers

LATITUDE

at the University of Calgary to keep her education on track. The result? She completed classes be- tween surgeries and wrote exams from her hospital bed. The recipient of our 2019 Outstanding Mentor Award, Dr. Jeje continually demonstrates that kind of unwavering encouragement and support. Research Excellence As the world demands more and more eco- friendliness in energy development and generation, decreasing the sector’s carbon footprint is increas- ingly valued and crucial. Nader Mahinpey, P.Eng., PhD , a professor with the University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering, is a major player in this endeavour. The recipient of APEGA’s Research Excellence Award, Dr. Mahinpey conducts leading- edge research for innovations in carbon capture and For organizing a successful conference in sup- port of its community, the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Tech- nology (CCWESTT) 2018 Conference Steering Committee accepted the Women in Engineering and Geoscience Champion Award. The committee pro- vided a space for attendees to discuss diversity and inclusion in science, engineering, trades, and tech- nology. With the conference’s success, this enthusi- astic group also increased the visibility of women in engineering and geoscience. Environment and Sustainability With a commitment to eco-friendly and sustain- able building designs, Jeff Rent, P.Eng. , of Ches- termere, near Calgary, is helping the environment for generations to come. His projects have received provincial and national awards, and more than 30 of them have earned certifications under the Leader- ship in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The Stantec professional now has the APEGA Environment and Sustainability Summit Award to add to his list. conversion technologies. Championing Women

SOME BONES AND VEINS ABOUT IT A man of many talents, Dr. Nigel Shrive, P.Eng., boasts a career that’s included research on skeletal and cardiovascular systems.

Project Achievement Designed by Stantec , the North Red Deer Regional Wastewater System promises a cleaner future for com- munities in central Alberta. Completed on time and under budget, the system incorporates innovative approaches and leading-edge technologies to provide a modern wastewa- ter solution—while protecting a sensitive watershed. The system is this year’s Project Achievement Summit Award recipient. Frank Spragins Technical Rounding out our 2019 APEGA Summit Award class is Ian Gates, P.Eng., PhD , of the University of Calgary , the recipient of the 2019 Frank Spragins Technical Award. Dr. Gates and his renowned research group discovered how to transform heavy oil and bitumen into self-sealing pellets— their liquid core is surrounded by super-viscous skin—for transportation by truck or rail. The work is a potential game-changer for a sector in need of shipping capacity and lowered environmental risk. APEGA has been presenting the Summit Awards every year since 1990. Nominations for the 2020 awards are open now.

Nominations Now Open APEGA has been presenting the Summit Awards every year since 1990. For information on nominating a person or project for the 2020 awards, visit apega.ca/summit-awards.

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