Engineer-in-Residence Program

11/15/2021

Read on for more on WHY we do what we do.

There's still work to be done to support students & educators connect to a bright future! 70% of Canada’s top jobs require a STEM education. Approximately half of university, college and apprenticeship programs are closed to students who do not have grade 12 math and/or science. The good news is ...

05/10/2021

[[[[Calling all EIRs]]]]]

Our program office has been reaching out to everyone that volunteered this year.

They may have tried to reach you by phone or email last week.

If you did NOT receive a call and did NOT see an email please CONTACT US.

We need to collect some important information from you.

To reach our program coordinators:

Rebecca Fiamboli
[email protected]

or

Nathan Tang
[email protected]

Rebecca and Nathan will continue to follow up if they have not connected with you.

Thanks!

05/10/2021

You're invited!

Please join us, June 1st, 6pm - 7:30pm EST for a special event.

It's free!
..Come meet other EIRs..Learn about the launch of a new lesson sharing tool..Join a breakout conversation...
>> Who is the EIR Advisory Board, and what do they do?
>> What is the Regional Chair role, and why it might be for you!
>> Experience a mock lesson.

We'll also be handing out awards to recognize EIRs in the areas of: Community, Inclusion, and Innovation.

You're a part of our community of passionate volunteers.

We want to see you there!

RSVP today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/eir-end-of-the-year-recognition-event-tickets-148833271321

03/26/2021

It's that time of year again! Applications for next year's EIR program open next week....

If you're already volunteering with us, no need to re-apply. Someone from our team will be reaching out to you.

We ARE looking for new volunteers to support the GROWING demand. So if you have engineer friends (P. Eng.'s, EIT's, and engineering students) - invite them to apply!

If you’re looking for a way to continue to share engineering stories year-round we can help! We’re looking for volunteers like you!

02/19/2021

[[CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS]]

As the EIR program continues on its growth trajectory to reach more students across Ontario we need your help!

We’re looking for regional representation across Ontario.

It's a great opportunity to get involved with the EIR program in a NEW way.

These “Regional Chairs/Co-Chairs” would be helping to connect EIRs in Ontario to facilitate:
..Sharing of best practices in the classroom (virtual or in-school)..Access to virtual resources such as teaching aids..Providing a regular communication with fellow EIRs across the province..Assistance in matching of available EIRs and Schools (local knowledge helps in matching; with the virtual environment, this is no longer a requirement, but after COVID, it could become an advantage again)

We know that when we have enhanced regional support in place for the EIR program, the experience for the volunteer, teacher and students is even better!

EIR.ca to apply today!

10/14/2020

Question for the EIRs....have you talked to your class about what it means to be a self regulated profession? I'm sure kids have questions about what engineers do, and how you become an engineer. Have you considered introducing them to the idea of self regulation and what that means to engineers?

This month we've invited our friend, Marilyn Spink to join us for a Lunch and Learn to chat about the engineering profession & self regulation.

NOTE: This conversation is not specifically focused on how to talk to KIDS about engineering.....but it might be a great way to start thinking about it yourself :)

RSVP here: https://buff.ly/3l3hY2z

07/24/2020

Did you know that the EIR program has its very own Linkedin group dedicated to our volunteer community? This is a space where both newcomers to the EIR program and veterans can ask questions, share lessons and activity ideas, and encourage each other with success stories. If you are interested search “Engineer-in-Residence Program” on Linkedin or visit https://buff.ly/2ZUSyfL to join the group.

07/15/2020

Welcome new EIR Program volunteers! You are joining a passionate network of 200 across Ontario. Bet you've got a few Q's about what you've gotten yourself into?? Join us TODAY for our live INTRO to the EIR Program webinar. https://buff.ly/2ZN0y16

03/30/2020

Plans are already happening for the EIR Program starting September 2020!

We need to volunteer.
We need support from sponsors.
We need classes & educators to connect with.

Find out more about the program and how you can help ❤️ https://buff.ly/2UiQkUA

11/15/2019

You're Invited*

Kids Code Jeunesse is offering a free webinar on how to start a Code Club.

They have all kinds of great resources available, and this webinar will set up up with everything you need to know!

November 19th (English) - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/fb717e18f550c222c5b9141539e44ee6
November 21st (French) - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/1e86348173b12b577510d14dfea9e911

In this webinar we will introduce you to Code Club, why it’s important and how the clubs work. We’ll cover the roles of volunteers and hosts, the importance of safeguarding and an introduction to the free and fun Code Club program projects available! By the end of this 60min webinar, you’ll ha...

11/06/2019

What kind of a path did you take to get to where you are today? We're betting it wasn't a straight line....maybe there were some curves, detours, and bumps along the way?