Archived Events : 2007

• Feb. 18th, 2007

  Mastering Soft Skills for Business & Engineering with Carl Selinger

  Soft skills are those skills relating to people issues, and they are at least as important, and often even more important, than technical skills when it comes to obtaining professional success. Soft skills can also be an important part of the success of an organization. Organizations, particularly those frequently dealing first hand with customers, are generally more prosperous if they train their staff to use these skills. For this reason, soft skills are increasingly sought out by employers in addition to standard qualifications.

  Carl is the author of the book "Stuff You Don't Learn in Engineering School" and has numerous articles published in Spectrum magazine including the latest "Who Dares, Wins: How to act boldly but not foolishly". Carl is known for mentoring young professional women, specifically IEEE members and as part of Women's Transportation Seminar.

  Learn more about Carl by visiting his website.

• Feb. 17th, 2007

  Robot Building Workshop

  A WIE Member Benefit Event, held at the Winnipeg Trap & Skeet Club.

  Get your children excited about technology, engineering & science in an innovative and creative hands-on way! Let them build their very own robot. Children can build a ‘Mini Sumo’ (approx. 3-4 hours, ages 10-16, cost $35) or ‘Robo Critter’ (approx. 2-3 hours, ages 6-12, cost $25). All equipment will be provided and volunteers will be on hand to help you through every step of the way.

  Robots can be entered into the 12th Annual Manitoba Robot Games to be held March 17th & 18th at Tec Voc High School. For more information visit the Manitoba Robot Games website.