Section News

NORTHERN ALBERTA SECTION http://sections.asme.org/northernalberta/ Winter 2013

Local Section News

Event Announcement:

New Section Secretary

The ASME Northern Alberta Section is pleased to announce that Doug Small has joined the Section executive as secretary in the fall 2012. Doug is a Professional Engineer working for AMEC Americas Ltd. in Stoney Plain. A mechanical engineer by training, Doug spent several years of his career in manufacturing. His interest in this field led him to SME. He became an executive with the local SME Chapter in 1996. He steered his career away from manufacturing in 2004 and got into the consulting business. With his experience in the work place as well as in professional society work Doug is a great addition the ASME NAS team. Welcome Doug!

Technical Presentation & Section Social

Your local section executive is excited to announce our first technical and social event for the year 2013. We invite you to join your local colleagues and students for a technical presentation and an evening of networking and socializing. Matthew Craig from LFM Software will give the technical presentation on

- 3D Plant Laser Measurement We would be delighted if you could join us! Date and time: Location: April 11, 2013 at 5:30pm Sawmill Banquet & Catering Centre 3840 - 76th Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 3B9 Please RSVP by Monday April 1, 2013 using the webbased invitation that was sent to you separately by email. Company Overview: LFM Software (http://www.lfm-software.com), is distributed worldwide and is fast becoming an industry standard in laser scanning software. LFMs strengths lie in their powerful 3D laser scanning software solution, which is regarded as the best in the market.

Be a Mentor
Our section has been receiving inquiries about mentoring students, early career engineers and newcomers to Canada. We intend to become a platform to connect mentors and mentees. For more on these opportunities, join us during our upcoming section event (see left-hand-side of this page).

Did You Know

that ASME offers a free @asme.org email alias to its members? Simply log into My Account on the ASME website www.asme.org and set up your personal ASME email address under E-mail Alias yourname@asme.org.

Inside This Issue

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Now in its 58th year, ASME Turbo Expo is recognized as the must attend event for turbomachinery professionals. The technical conference has a well-earned reputation for bringing together the best and brightest experts from around the world to share the latest in turbine technology, research and development, and application in the following topic areas: gas turbines, steam turbines, wind turbines, fans & blowers, solar brayton & rankine cycle and supercritical CO2. Turbo Expo offers unrivalled networking opportunities with a dedicated and diverse trade show floor. The 3-day exhibition attracts the industry's leading professionals and key decision makers, whose innovation and expertise are helping to shape the future of the turbomachinery industry. Turbo Expo 2013 highlights include: A five-day Technical Conference that sets the world standard for turbine technology events A three-day, premium exhibition of turbine products and services supported by leading companies in the industry A dynamic keynote session featuring prominent industry leaders A value-packed registration package that includes proceedings, access to all activities, PDH certificate of completion, and abundant networking opportunities, including receptions and daily lunches In-depth career development workshops providing fundamental study and efficient techniques Why You Should Go to San Antonio: Global Networking Leading R&D Esteemed Industry Experts Targeted Leads Focused Training High ROI Cutting-Edge Technology Essential Career Development Practical Application For more information, see http://www.asmeconferences.org/TE2013/.

2012-2013 Section Officers

Pierre Mertiny, Chairman pmertiny@ualberta.ca Doug Small, Secretary djwsmall@gmail.com Gord Swityk, Treasurer gpswityk@asme.org Sushanta Mitra, University Relations sushanta.mitra@ualberta.ca

Other Industry Events

ASM Edmonton Chapter Educational Seminar - Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC) in Metals. Edmonton, AB, Friday, March 15, 2013. For registration and additional information
http://www.asm-edmonton.org/pdf/Educational%20Seminar/ASM_Educational_Feb_2013_REVISED.pdf

Canadian Welding Association Edmonton Chapter Reducing Risk when working with Stainless Steel Edmonton, AB, March 14, 2013. For registration and additional information http://www.cwa-acs.org/pdf/edm/march.pdf

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ASME Mentoring Program

Get valuable career advice from a mechanical engineering professional!
The ASME Mentoring Program is designed to provide rewarding experiences that both mentor and mentee can learn and grow from. This is a unique opportunity for you to get career-guiding advice from an engineering professional with broader experience or more advanced skills. Benefit and learn from their real-life expertise, while sharing your own valuable insight and perspective! Participating in the program is easy with our Web-based platform, made available through a partnership with WisdomShare. Our targeted matching system will pair you with someone who can provide anything from general advice and a fresh point-of-view, to help identifying the right training or niche in mechanical engineering, or even assistance with finding a nontraditional career path. The valuable insight you can gain by participating in the ASME Mentoring Program can have a positive impact on your career for years to come! If you are ready for a most rewarding experience, please go to: http://go.asme.org/mentoring to become an ASME Mentor or Mentee.

Recognize an outstanding educator today: the 2013 DiscoverE Educator Awards

By nominating an educator of students in grades 6-12, you shine a spotlight on those inspiring tomorrows innovators. Up to three winners will be selected from all applicants and will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. for recognition in June 2013. In addition, winners receive a $2000 cash prize, 3M digital projector and 3M gift pack of classroom supplies. Their engineer/student nominators will also receive a trip to Washington. Applications must be submitted by March 8, 2013. Nomination forms may be found here: http://eweek.org/NewsStory.aspx?ContentID=290

Learn. Grow. Connect.

The Engineering for Change Webinar Series provides the opportunity to learn from and interact with creative thinkers and leaders who are developing new technologies and initiatives that contribute to solving humanitarian engineering problems. This live, interactive, monthly series promotes emerging ideas and connects a community of passionate engineers who want to improve quality of life around the world. Attending is easy and free: register at least one hour before each webinar and youll rece ive a participant link prior to the event. Cant attend? View previously recorded webinars online and on E4Cs YouTube channel. Visit www.engineeringforchange-webinars.org to learn more and register for the next live event.

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