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National Engineering and Geoscience Month Events For the latest events and information, please visit www.shapingourworld.ca.

March is National Engineering and Geoscience Month Taking place in March, National Engineering and Geoscience Month (NEGM) is an annual initiative to raise awareness about the important role the professions play in society. NEGM highlights the various academic and career opportunities in engineering and geoscience available to young Canadians. Across the province, APEGBC’s regional branches will educate and inspire young minds to think about how engineering and geoscience touch their lives by hosting events and activities as part of NEGM. Popsicle stick bridge building competitions and rock and mineral workshops are some of the most popular events held around BC and allow children to explore how creativity and science can be combined to solve real world problems—the very essence of what professional engineers and geoscientists do every day. New this year, APEGBC is pleased to launch the inaugural 2012 Science Games. This fun-filled event will gather teams of students from Grades 1–6 to explore the principles of science and engineering on Saturday, March 31 at the H R MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver, BC. In addition to supporting these events and activities, APEGBC will be promoting this initiative through published editorial and advertising features in local and regional newspapers to raise awareness of our professional members and highlight their accomplishments. A special Engineering and Geoscience Month feature in the Vancouver Sun is planned for the first week of March and a radio campaign will inform members of the public of upcoming events. Check out our National Engineering and Geoscience Month website often for updates on events and activities in your community during March: www.shapingourworld.ca. v

Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest and Geo Rocks Eve nt Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Competition

February 25 11:00 am

Prince George Pine Centre Mall, Centre Court Fort Nelson R L Angus Elementary School Gymnasium Vancouver Vancouver Public Library – Main Branch Langley Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Langley Campus Fort St John North Peace Secondary School Gymnasium

Central Interior Branch www.apeg.bc.ca/ci APEGBC Peace River Branch www.apeg.bc.ca/pr Vancouver Branch www.apeg.bc.ca/van

February 25 10 am – 2 pm

March 3 10 am and 4 pm 16 th Annual E-Fest

March 3 10 am – 1 pm