\u2013 What technical content do we have on this topic?
\nWithin its mission, the major activities of the CSCE EMM Division include (i) organizing international specialty conferences in the area of engineering materials and mechanics, (ii) developing and offering short courses covering specialized topics, (iii) disseminating and sharing knowledge through guest-editing special issues of the Canadian Civil Engineer Magazine and organize panel discussions on hot topics during the international specialty conferences, (iv) promoting collaboration between researchers at the national and international levels, and (v) enhancing the engagement of young engineers and engineering students through poster and paper presentations and best student paper awards during the specialty conferences.<\/p>\n
\u2013 What is the relationship of this above content to CSCE?
\nIn line with the CSCE Strategic Direction 3, Leadership in Sustainable Infrastructure, the Division promotes the exchange of new initiatives and ideas pertaining to sustainable materials. Serving a dynamic and evolving area of civil engineering, the members of the Division use various avenues to share their expertise and findings with the engineering profession in Canada.<\/p>\n
\u2013 What is CSCE\u2019s position on this discipline?
\nThe CSCE EMM Division organizes an annual or biennial international specialty conference on engineering mechanics and materials. The 11th International Conference on Engineering Mechanics and Materials will take place June 5\u20137, 2024, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. In addition, the EMM Division organizes ad hoc international specialty conferences on engineering materials. As part of the international specialty conferences, the EMM Division has championed and conferred student paper awards based on high-quality papers and presentations and panel discussions on hot topics featuring renowned guest speakers.<\/p>\n
\u2013 What are we doing about it?
\nThe following action items have been undertaken\/proposed:
\n\u2022 Circulate a newsletter to disseminate information about activities and send message across to the Engineering Mechanics and Materials engineering community.
\n\u2022 Improve collaboration and cooperation between academia, pertinent industry, and professional bodies, both inside and outside Canada, in matters affecting materials and mechanics engineers.<\/p>\n
\u2013 How can I as a member get involved?
\nThe EMM Division offers members many ways to get involved. Become an active and integral part of our engineering community and give back to your profession while you build your professional profile and network. Share your questions and solutions with researchers and professionals of Engineering Mechanics and Materials. Gain knowledge and stay current on materials advancements and trends.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” active_section=”4546676s8d7g6sgljsdruwe45454df7s” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Composition of the Division” tab_id=”members-committee”][vc_column_text]Executive Council:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n