January 26, 2013 Leave a comment
On Tuesday, January. 27 @ 12:00 PM, in Rm A2102/A2104, Sean Phillips, one of MSE alumni, is going to be visiting us to talk to students and faculty about his master thesis on modular robotic systems which he finished last term at the University of Waterloo. This is a great occasion to hear one of the many opportunity a Conestoga degree in MSE can provide.
We hope to see you all there!
August 7, 2012 Leave a comment
It has been suspected for sometime that there might exist a disparity between the wages of university educated engineers and college educated engineers, like ourselves. Now tangible statistics have become available to show the spread, and it’s big…. Like huge different!
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has just released a report on the yearly earnings of all engineers across the province. The information is current, as of June 1st 2012. There is a subsection of the survey that discusses the earnings of new engineering graduates, with less than two years of experience. 1,442 new engineering grads were included in the survey. According to the OSPE’s survey, the average new engineering graduate is earning an annual wage of $59,200. This does not include additional compensation which bumps the average total cash compensation to $61,400 per year. This is the average over the entire province. In our area of southwestern Ontario, the average is a little lower at a annual wage of $56,800 and average total cash compensation of $58,800 per year. Remember this may include engineering graduates from every university of college, and from every discipline.
Another report was published on June 12th by our own Karen Cain, the Mechanical Systems Engineering (MSE) Coordinator. This annual report, the MSE Coordinator Report, includes data on the previous graduates annual salary. The average for last years graduate’s yearly wage was $46,206.
As I stated before, there was always a disparity expected, but not this much! A separation of over $10,000? I have thought of three explanations to the massive disparity other than a difference in education:
There is a discussion forum both on LinkedIn and the Facebook group. Please voice your opinion!
May 15, 2012 Leave a comment
Good afternoon everyone!
Hope everyone is enjoying their co-op terms and respective classes, here’s a quick update from your society!
ESSCO AGM is coming up next month, and at ESSCO AGM you can run for ESSCO exec positions! If you are interested in running for an ESSCO position, please contact Ian Hillier. Conestoga has pretty good rapport with the other schools so you would run a good chance at being elected!
Quick message to first and 2nd years; now that you are on your 1st and 2nd co-op terms respectively you should really think about making a LinkedIn account – it’s a great way to keep a track of your personal portfolio and business connections:
LinkedIn
Have you signed up for LinkedIn.com yet? LinkedIn is like Facebook for businesses. It acts as your “digital resume” online and can help you get jobs! It’s a great way to network and connect with other students, professionals and potential employers! We have a group on the site that you should sign up for once your registered: CES LinkedIn Group. Having these groups and associations on your profile show potential employers that you are involved with professional activities and are a step above the rest!
Feel free to add me or any of the executives to start getting connections!
Society Stuff:
There will be a meeting this Thursday in A2230 at 5:00PM. If your interested in helping out with Frosh this year let us know! An official invite/form will go out soon.
Have a good week,
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
April 9, 2012 Leave a comment
Election campaigns are well underway. Please check out each of the candidates platforms on the website: http://conestogaengsoc.ca/category/elections/
Engineer as a Designer of the Human Body
Three engineering students were gathered together discussing the possible designers of the human body.
One said, “It was a mechanical engineer. Just look at all the joints.”
Another said, “No, it was an electrical engineer. The nervous systems many thousands of electrical connections.”
The last said, “Actually it was a civil engineer. Who else would run a toxic waste pipeline through a recreational area?”
There will be a meeting this Thursday in A2230 at noon. All are welcome to attend!
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
April 9, 2012 2 Comments
Describe yourself
Executive roles and course work are both very time consuming. How do you plan on managing your time?
What goals and initiatives do you have for CES?
This is a volunteer position with a lot of responsibilities and it is important that you are motivated. Explain why you are interested in this position?
Have you read the constitution?
Have you been attending meetings?
How do you think you can help CES achieve its mission statement?
April 3, 2012 Leave a comment
1. Any circuit design must contain at least one part which is obsolete, two parts which are unobtainable and three parts which are still under development.
2. Nothing ever gets built on schedule or within budget.
3. A failure will not appear till a unit has passed final inspection.
4. If you can’t fix it — document it.
5. The primary function of the design engineer is to make things difficult for the fabricator and impossible for the serviceman.
We are still looking for a couch for the CES office – if anyone has a truck, and sees a decent one at the side of the road… Bring it in!
End of term is coming up, we are looking for EOT Party directors – I’m looking at you Connor and you Cowboy Dave! Since we have a bit of a budget surplus, CES will be providing the food for these party(s)!
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
March 26, 2012 Leave a comment
Are you looking for excitement? A fancy title? Respect? Experience? Office keys? Your own business card? POWER?!?
Winter term is coming to an end, and elections will be soon upon us! Who of you will rise to the challenge after the current exec is long dead and gone!
Unfortunately, we do not run an autocratic society, and as such, if you are interested in running for a position you must be nominated by two people in a due democratic process. The nomination form is located here: http://conestogaengsoc.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/ces_nomination_form2012.pdf (Found under Documents)
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
President is the leader of the pack and is the official voice of the society. This person will sit as a student liaison on many committees as well as be the official spokesperson for The Nut.
The VP External is in charge of liaising with the external organizations such as CFES, ESSCO and charity organizations external to EngSoc.
The VP Internal is in charge of all internal EngSoc events run by Engsoc during the term, they keep directors on track and work hard to make sure the many EngSoc events are as awesome as they can be.
The VP Operations ensures all financial matters are in line and they also run the novelties store.
Nomination forms are due to me, APRIL 2, 2012! If I do not have these in my hand by 5PM, you are out of luck. You can find me in the 3/4 year project room between 3-5PM. You can also hand in your forms EARLY, I’m always around somewhere.
Following nominations, you will have 2 weeks to campaign, and voting will occur just before exams.
Good luck! If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of the current executive.
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
March 20, 2012 Leave a comment
A representative from the PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) is coming for an hour long session on the PEO and what it does for us. Some points covered will be: The P. Eng designation – what it is and how to get it, PEO Student membership and what PEO does for us!
Where: A2102/04
When: Thursday at High Noon
Why: Learn about the PEO and eat pizza!
Hope to see you there!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
March 12, 2012 Leave a comment
We had an extremely successful showing of our Rube Goldberg machine at the CN tower last week, watch the video!
We are placing the order now, if you have any questions contact Connor Olsen.
There will be a meeting this Thursday in A2230 at noon. All are welcome to attend!
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
March 6, 2012 Leave a comment
There will be a meeting this Thursday in A2230 at noon. All are welcome to attend!
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
