IEM Engineering Talk 2013: Path Toward Professional Engineering

Tronoh, 27^th March – Lecture Theatre D2 was flooded with students attending the Institution of Engineers Malayisa (IEM) Engineering Talk 2013: Path Toward Professional Engineering. Organized by the IEM UTP Students Section, the talk aimed to promote future green technology awareness among UTP students, and also to highlight the challenges that will be faced by female students in their careers later on. “Besides that, the talk also aims to promote IEM UTP Students Section to UTP students” said Project Manager, Vinod Kanna Kobal (CE, 1^st/2^nd).

Two speakers were invited for the talk: Ir. Ho Pooi Kwan (Chemical Engineer, Kenap Resources (Asia) Sdn. Bhd.) (left) and Engr. Yong Pak Hoong (Mechanical Engineer, Green Building and Sustainable Engineering Advisor).

Proceedings began with a welcoming speech by Ir. Dr. Perumal A/L Nallagownden, Advisor of IEM UTP Students Section. The first section of the talk was by Ir. Ho, who talked about Career as a Lady Engineer. She shared her experience as a female engineer and the various challenges she faced while on the job. According to her, males in the industry had often doubted her capabilities as an engineer. To gain their respect, she worked hard to gain technical knowledge, monitor sites closely and also asked for advice from senior engineers.

The second topic Engineering: Future & Sustainability was by Engr. Yong. His objective was to instill green awareness among the students. Throughout the talk, he stressed on the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in the past few decades, as well as its effects on global temperature. “Engineering students should start to reuse their knowledge in effort to solve this problem,” said Engr. Yong.

Engr. Yong making his lively speech.

Some of the projects currently being done by Engr. Yong are the Heart Island Design Principles and the Efficient Street & Park Lighting. “Do not let the environment change us! Act now before it’s too late!” advised Engr. Yong before ending his speech.

The organizing committee considers the event a success despite having difficulties promoting the event as the number participants were greater than expected.

Organising committee members and speakers after the event.

By Winson Yeap Xin Wei, ME