Her key findings in turbulent mixing and the characterization of turbulence have enabled applications ranging from polymerization reactors, crystallization and water treatment, to mineral processing, production of photographic chemicals and agrichemicals.
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You are a P.Eng. What made you decide to get your professional licence? Why was obtaining it important to you?
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For engineering professors in Canada, obtaining a P.Eng. is strongly encouraged, and almost required. For me the P.Eng. was an important step, which I would have taken regardless of my place of employment. I am very proud to be an engineer, and belonging to my professional association is a part of that role.
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How has the P.Eng. made a difference in your career?
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I work with a lot of companies as a consultant on turbulent mixing problems. Many of these companies are very pleased to find that I am a P.Eng. Particularly in the U.S., the title increases my credibility and inspires confidence, even before I arrive on site.
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What does the P.Eng. licence mean for you personally?
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For me, the P.Eng. says that I am committed to high standards of integrity and professionalism. It says that I am committed to the quality of my work, and that other professionals have carefully scrutinized my qualifications. It says that I am willing to go the extra mile in order to get the job done in the best way possible. Finally, as a professor, the P.Eng. says that I am committed to the practice of engineering as well as to the advancement of knowledge.
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What does it mean to you to be a professional?
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The thing that sets professionals apart is a responsibility for leadership. Others look to us to set the standards for quality, for behavior, and to set the direction for the future. I want to be a part of creating a better future.
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If you wanted to encourage students to recognize the value in obtaining their P.Eng., what would you say to them?
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Canada has one of the tightest programs in the world for the accreditation of undergraduate engineering programs. This makes obtaining a P.Eng. relatively straightforward for our graduates. All of us are now working globally, and the P.Eng. licence is a clear statement of professional qualification around the world. Grab it - you've worked for it!
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Do you have anything else to add?
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I have collaborated extensively with engineers from around the world. Canadian engineering graduates are recognized for their high caliber training, and are exceptionally well equipped to work in today's multicultural, global workplace.
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