Ordre Ingénieurs Québec

Engineering reveals all of its secrets on the Internet site www.placeforyou.ca. This site is intended for young people aged 12 to 18. One thing can certainly be said about engineering: it offers a multitude of career options, each as exciting as the next. Right now, engineering is set apart among professions by its full employment, which is not likely to change. New fields such as biomechanics and software engineering are also being developed.

Engineering has drawn on all of its resources to create this informative site for young people. Engineers and engineering students are featured in six videos (also available on youtube.com), which will definitely speak to them. For example, girls are often more motivated to take on careers taht make a difference in people's lives, which is why they may find the testimonial of engineer Sophie Duchesne particularly interesting. as for the boys, they are impressed by technology. Jerome Cinq-Mars, a student at Universite Laval, will catch their attention when he introduces the bolide 44.

You will also find these main topics:

• What is engineering?: a brief explanation and summary of types of engineering practiced in Quebec. Out of the forty some types of engineering, we have chosen the 12 most popular.
• Become a engineer: the typical path of an engineering student, from CEGEP to university. There is a engineer behing that: participats have to answer different questions about the role that engineering plays in the design of everyday objects. The right answers are provided to make it an educational experience. No matter what their answers are, participants will be eligible for eight draws with a total of $2,000 i prizes.
• Women and engineering: six inspiring testimonials by women studying engineering.

The www.placeforyou.ca Web site gives engineering a chance to answer the questions of young people and especially clear up the cliches! Engineers are creators and innovators who help industry advance and play a huge role in our daily lives. Tehy are also professionals with responsibilities who are involved in a wide range of activities (design, team amanagement, negotiation, writing, etc).

MONTREAL BY METRO

Montreal's metro system, the best way to get around the francophone metropolis of North America. This modern rapid transit system is swift, convenient, and inexpensive, and is one of the most architecturally distinctive subway systems in the world.

Unlike many other subway networks, which feature kilometres of identical stations, every station in Montreal is distinct. The system is also beautifully decorated with hundreds of pieces of public art, including sculptures, frescoes, and stained glass.

Read more from Matt McLauchlin at Montreal by Metro

Final Exam Schedule

Final June exams are commencing on Monday June 4, 2012.You may print the schedule and store in your agenda. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to exams. Late arrivals will not be accepted in class resulting in lost provincial credits or school term.

Please speak to your teacher for study groups.