IEEE Canadian Foundation
ICF Special Grant Report
In April 2015, ICF awarded a Special Grant to University of Manitoba T-SAT3 student satellite design and build project. The objective of the University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society (UMSATS) is to promote engagement in space projects for students through participation in the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge (CSDC). The CSDC challenges universities across the country to compete in building 3U Nanosatellites (10x10x34cm) with selected payloads and a potential for a future launch of their project. UMSATS has selected a biological payload, consisting of a scientific experiment using tardigrades to test their ability to withstand the space environment while metabolized. Since a variety of skills and disciplines are needed, students of biological science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering and computer science participate in this project. The satellite design is being finalized with parts undergoing manufacturing. The team anticipates the integration phase to begin soon and plans to attend environmental testing for the CSDC in late May 2016.
University students participating in the CSDC meet with the UMSATS Team
Canadian Space Agency President, Sylvain Laporte,
in Jerusalem at the International Astronautical Congress
IEEE Canadian Foundation - Scholarships and Prizes
| IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarships | |
| Scholarships with the value of $5,000 (universities) or $2,500 (colleges) each. | |
| Eligibility: |
Any IEEE student members, registered in their penultimate year at a university or college with a McNaughton Resource Learning Centre, who has been active in the Centre for a minimum of one year. |
| Purpose: |
To encourage awareness of and participation in the educational programs supported by the IEEE. |
| Deadline: | March 15. |
| IEEE Canada Power Quality Scholarship (Northern Canada & Southern Alberta Sections Only) | |
| One scholarship each year, value $1,500. | |
| Eligibility: |
All IEEE student members in full time attendance at either the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary, who are in their penultimate year and whose program of study includes courses in electric power engineering. |
| Deadline: | March 15. |
| IEEE Canada Women In Engineering Prize | |
| One prize each year, value $1,000. | |
| Eligibility: |
All female IEEE Canada members who received their first professional degree within the last ten years and who are active in IEEE activities. |
| Purpose: |
To recognize excellence in young women engineering professionals and to support the Women In Engineering programme within IEEE in Canada. |
| Deadline: | March 15. |
IEEE Canadian Foundation - Grants
| IEEE McNaughton Learning Resource Centre Grants | |
| Eligibility: | Canadian IEEE Student Branches. |
| Purpose: |
To enhance the learning experiences of IEEE student members at Canadian Universities and Colleges, as well as encouraging IEEE membership and activities, and interaction between the IEEE Student Branch and the local IEEE Section. |
| Deadline: | November 15. |
| IEEE Canadian Foundation Special Grants | |
| Eligibility: |
An IEEE Student Branch, an IEEE Section, an IEEE Canada Committee, a non-IEEE entity such as a high school, or in rare cases an individual, all in Canada. |
| Purpose: |
To partially fund one-time new and innovative projects that advance IEEE's core purpose to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity. |
| Deadline: | March 15, August 15, November 15. |
| IEEE Canada Vehicular Technologies Travel Grants | |
| Two travel grants each year, each one not to exceed $1,200. | |
| Eligibility: |
IEEE Student Members in good standing in a Canadian University or College (at a college, undergraduate or graduate level). |
| Purpose: |
To support IEEE student members to attend and present a paper at a Vehicular Technologies Conference or other IEEE Conference related to Vehicular Technologies. |
| Deadline: | March 15, August 15, and November 15. |
You Can Make a Difference - Donations to ICF by IEEE annual membership renewal
The IEEE Canadian Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the IEEE in Canada, is happy to accept your contributions when you renew your IEEE membership in the fall each year.
Just select the IEEE Canadian Foundation as your choice when you complete your annual IEEE membership renewal form (paper or web version).
Please note that this method enables you to make a contribution to the IEEE Canadian Foundation General Fund only. To make a contribution to one or more of our other funds, please consider donating online or donating by mail.
If you are a Canadian IEEE Life Member and wish to participate in our Canadian Life Member Fund "Thank You" program, please view this web page.
A Volunteer-Webmaster Needed for IEEE Canadian Foundation
The IEEE Canadian Foundation (ICF) is seeking a volunteer to maintain its bilingual website (http://ieeecanadianfoundation.org). He/she will be part of a small committee whose duties include posting ICF meeting information and other related material, and coordinating French translation with the volunteer(s) handling that task. Some proficiency in French would be helpful/of value.
Experienced/knowledgeable and interested volunteers, please contact: John Mowbray, ICF Nominations Committee, John.Mowbray@ieee.org
Webmestre bénévole recherché par la Fondation Canadienne de l'IEEE
La Fondation canadienne de l'IEEE est à la recherche d'un ou d'une bénévole pour maintenir son site Web bilingue (http://ieeecanadianfoundation.org). Cette personne fera partie d'un petit comité chargé notamment d'annoncer l'information sur les réunions de la Fondation, de diffuser les documents connexes et de coordonner les travaux de traduction vers le français auprès des traducteurs bénévoles. Une connaissance du français serait utile et appréciée.
Les bénévoles compétents et expérimentés qui désirent occuper cette fonction sont priés de communiquer avec: John Mowbray, Comité des nominations de la Fondation canadienne de l'IEEE, John.Mowbray@ieee.org
