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Mid-Island Science, Technology
& Innovation Council

150 Commercial Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6

Tel. 250.753.8324
Toll Free. 877.664.7842

Engineering

Welcome to the Engineering section of the MISTIC website!

Engineering can be defined as "the application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems". Here are a few links and information to help you explore science and math.

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC)

Division for Advancement of Women in Engineering and Geoscience (DAWEG)

Engineer Your Life - a guide to engineering for high school girls

Engineer Girl!

Women in Mining  

The Jade Project

National Engineering Challenge

Universal Hovercraft

Build your own Hovercraft! These plans and kits are known around the world for their innovative, high speed hovercraft designs and solutions.