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NEWS AND NOTICES
Updating member data by phone
Engineers Australia has embarked on a telephone campaign to update member data. Over the next three to four weeks it will be contacting those members who have not responded to the four privacy choice questions. Only members living in Australia will be contacted.
During this process members will be asked to verify a number of personal details. Engineers Australia expects that the outcome of this process will be an up-to-date database, which will assist in more efficient communication with members. For more information on the campaign click here.
David Dewhurst Award for biomedical engineer
Dr Graham Cameron Grant from Sydney has been awarded the College of Biomedical Engineering’s 2011 David Dewhurst Award.
Grant is both an engineer and a medical doctor. He has a BE in mechanical and electrical engineering from Sydney University and an MBBS from the University of London. He specialised in anaesthesia, gaining his qualifications in the US.
He was presented with his award this week at a ceremony at Sydney Division’s office.
New Professional Development Program Partners
Seven new organisations have signed up to Engineers Australia’s Professional Development Program. They are Snowy Hydro, Lockheed Martin, Arrow Energy, Clough, Bureau Veritas, Santos and Connect Infrastructure. The PDP offers a structured path for graduate engineers to chartered status.
Heritage plaque for standard gauge rail line
A heritage plaque and interpretive panel were unveiled in Brisbane this week commemorating 25 years since the final section of standard gauge rail line was completed between Sydney and Brisbane.
Governor of Queensland Penelope Wensley performed the ceremony in the presence of Queensland minister for transport and multicultural affairs Annastacia Palaszczuk and Engineers Australia representative Dennis Wogan.
The plaque and panel are part of Engineers Australia’s heritage program.
The plaque and panel will be placed at Queensland Rail's Roma Street station once renovation works are completed next year.
Graduate development program
Engineering Education Australia, Engineers Australia’s subsidiary company for continuing professional development, is offering companies that are hiring graduate engineers a program for graduate professional development for 2012. The program runs for two years with a strong focus on non-technical competencies such as:
• influencing internal & external stakeholders
• working effectively in teams
• understanding business drivers
• ensuring personal productivity
• improving self-awareness
Inquiries: Click here http://www.eeaust.com.au/graduateprogram.html or call Menka Michaelides on 03 9274 9612 or email on menka@eeaust.com.au.
Calls for papers
Abstracts are being invited for the 14th Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference on 25-27 September 2012 in Adelaide. The conference is convened by Engineers Australia’s National Committee on Water Engineering and sponsored by the Environmental & Water Resources Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The deadline for abstracts is 12 Feb 2012. Inquiries: http://www.wdsa2012.com/cfp.html
Abstracts are being invited for the 34th Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium on 19-22 Sep 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.hwrs2012.org.au
Calls for nominations
Nominations for the 2012 AGM Michell Medal have been extended until 30 December 2011. For nominations click here.
Nominations for the Sir George Julius Medal have also been extended until 30 December 2011. For nominations click here.
Nominations are now open for the following railway awards:
- 2012 Biennial Railway Project Award
- 2012 Young Railway Engineer Award
- 2012 Railway Engineering Individual Awards
Last eNews for 2011
This is the last issue of eNews for 2011. The first issue in 2012 will be distributed on 19 January. The editorial team wishes members all the best for the Season.
PUBLICATIONS
Construction Crew Supervision: 50 Take Charge Leadership Techniques
Karl F. Schmid
$37.23 + GST = $40.95
2009 9781606500774 228pp Paperback
In
this pocket-sized manual, managers and field supervisors alike will
find a concise tool kit of leadership skills to motivate and marshal
workers onsite. It provides solid, common sense guidelines to preempt,
use, and refer to, as problems arise – from unexpected work stoppages to
getting better performance and productivity from all. It provides
quality tools specifically intended for construction crew supervisors,
who have one of the toughest leadership jobs of all, managing workers
with a wide range of skills under difficult and sometimes dangerous work
conditions. Click here to buy this book.
Engineering Connections Series 3
Richard Hammond
$29.95 + GST = $32.95
2010 9322225092297 2 Disc DVD
Running Time: 270 Minutes
In
a third series Richard Hammond investigates the engineering connections
that lie inside some of the most iconic structures on the planet.
Richard reveals an amazing range of unexpected ideas and legacies hidden
deep in their DNA. Through large-scale demonstrations he investigates
the crucial technology that makes these structures possible. He shows
how, thanks to a WW2 German submarine, the Space Shuttle protects itself
from self-destruction at launch. He creates his own earthquake to see
what’s required to save the Bullet Train from severe seismic shocks –
proof even against the biggest earthquake ever to hit Japan. Purchasing a DVD on its own will not incur a freight charge within Australia.
All DVDs are Region 4 intended for sale to Australian territories only.
Click here to buy this DVD set.
Engineers Australia conferences
The Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference will be held on 31 Jan–2 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.pacific2012imc.com.
The 3rd Asia-Pacific Optical Sensors Conference (APOS2012) will be held on 31 Jan–3 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.apos2012.org.
The Water Sensitive Urban Design conference (WSUD2012) will be held on 21-23 Feb 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.wsud2012.com.
The conference on Practical Responses to Climate Change 2012 will be held on 1-3 May in Canberra. Inquiries: www.climatechange2012.org.
The 2012 Engineering Leadership Conference will be held on 30 May–2 June 2012 in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.elc2012.org.
The Asset Management Council’s ICOMS Asset Management Conference will be held 4–8 June, 2012, at Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart. Inquiries: www.amcouncil.com.au.
The Australasian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC2012) will be held on 11-13 Jul 2012 in Perth. Inquiries: www.asec2012.com.
The 11th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics will be held on 15-18 Jul 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.anz2012.com.au.
CORE2012, the Conference on Railway Engineering, will be held on 10-12 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.core2012.com.
The 34th Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium will be held on 19-22 Sep 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.hwrs2012.org.au
The Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineering Society (MEMMES) Convention will be held on 21-22 Sep 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/mining-electrical-and-mining-mechanical-engineering-society/.
The Risk Engineering Society Conference (RISK 2012), organised by Engineers Australia’s Risk Engineering Society, will be held on 21-22 Sep 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/risk.
The 28th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences will be hosted by the Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society, in cooperation with Engineers Australia, on 23-28 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: click here.
Chemeca 2012, organised by the Chemical College, IChemE in Australia and New Zealand, and RACI, will be held on 23-26 Sep 2012 in Wellington, NZ. Inquiries: www.chemeca2012.com.
For a complete list of Engineers Australia National Conferences click here.
Engineering Education Australia
Engineering Education Australia is offering a range of new course in 2012. To view the courses click on the title:
CER Writing Workshop Series
Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals
Design of Buried HDPE Piping Systems (with ASME)
Gas Piping Systems (with ASME)
Introduction to Asset Management
Managing Productive Meetings
Non-Destructive Examination Master Class (with ASME)
Profesional Performance Innovation & Risk (PPIR) Protocol Workshop
Process Piping Materials, Fabrication, Examination & Testing (with ASME)
Strategic Financial Imperatives
Transitioning from Manager to Leader
Engineering Education Australia is Engineers Australia’s subsidiary company organising professional development courses, seminars and other events. For a full list of its offerings go to www.eeaust.com.au.
Other events
Paul Blanchfield, the Electrical College National Professional Electrical Engineer of the Year 2011, has been touring Australia as part of Engineers Australia’s Eminent Speaker Program. His talk is on “Learning, applying and facilitating the transfer of electrical engineering know-how in the power industry”. The remaining dates are 6 Feb in Perth and 8 Feb in Adelaide. To register click here.
The 52nd Floodplain Management Association Conference will be held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay on 21-24 Feb. Inquiries: http://www.floodplainconference.com/.
The 14th Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference will be held on 25-27 Sep 2012 in Adelaide. Inquiries: http://www.wdsa2012.com/cfp.html.
The Pacific 2012 International Maritime Conference will be held on 31 Jan–2 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.pacific2012imc.com.
The 3rd Asia-Pacific Optical Sensors Conference (APOS2012) will be held on 31 Jan–3 Feb 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.apos2012.org.
The Water Sensitive Urban Design conference (WSUD2012) will be held on 21-23 Feb 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.wsud2012.com.
The conference on Practical Responses to Climate Change 2012 will be held on 1-3 May in Canberra. Inquiries: www.climatechange2012.org.
The 2012 Engineering Leadership Conference will be held on 30 May–2 June 2012 in Adelaide. Inquiries: www.elc2012.org.
The Asset Management Council’s ICOMS Asset Management Conference will be held 4–8 June, 2012, at Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart. Inquiries: www.amcouncil.com.au.
The Australasian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC2012) will be held on 11-13 Jul 2012 in Perth. Inquiries: www.asec2012.com.
The 11th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics will be held on 15-18 Jul 2012 in Melbourne. Inquiries: www.anz2012.com.au.
CORE2012, the Conference on Railway Engineering, will be held on 10-12 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: www.core2012.com.
The 34th Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium will be held on 19-22 Sep 2012 in Sydney. Inquiries: www.hwrs2012.org.au
The Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineering Society (MEMMES) Convention will be held on 21-22 Sep 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/mining-electrical-and-mining-mechanical-engineering-society/.
The Risk Engineering Society Conference (RISK 2012), organised by Engineers Australia’s Risk Engineering Society, will be held on 21-22 Sep 2012 at the Crown Plaza Hunter Valley. Inquiries: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/risk.
The 28th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences will be hosted by the Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society, in cooperation with Engineers Australia, on 23-28 Sep 2012 in Brisbane. Inquiries: click here.
Chemeca 2012, organised by the Chemical College, IChemE in Australia and New Zealand, and RACI, will be held on 23-26 Sep 2012 in Wellington, NZ. Inquiries: www.chemeca2012.com.
For a complete list of Engineers Australia National Conferences click here.
Engineering Education Australia
Engineering Education Australia is offering a range of new course in 2012. To view the courses click on the title:
CER Writing Workshop Series
Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals
Design of Buried HDPE Piping Systems (with ASME)
Gas Piping Systems (with ASME)
Introduction to Asset Management
Managing Productive Meetings
Non-Destructive Examination Master Class (with ASME)
Profesional Performance Innovation & Risk (PPIR) Protocol Workshop
Process Piping Materials, Fabrication, Examination & Testing (with ASME)
Strategic Financial Imperatives
Transitioning from Manager to Leader
Engineering Education Australia is Engineers Australia’s subsidiary company organising professional development courses, seminars and other events. For a full list of its offerings go to www.eeaust.com.au.
Other events
Paul Blanchfield, the Electrical College National Professional Electrical Engineer of the Year 2011, has been touring Australia as part of Engineers Australia’s Eminent Speaker Program. His talk is on “Learning, applying and facilitating the transfer of electrical engineering know-how in the power industry”. The remaining dates are 6 Feb in Perth and 8 Feb in Adelaide. To register click here.
The 52nd Floodplain Management Association Conference will be held at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay on 21-24 Feb. Inquiries: http://www.floodplainconference.com/.
The 14th Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference will be held on 25-27 Sep 2012 in Adelaide. Inquiries: http://www.wdsa2012.com/cfp.html.