I thought it was fun to see how life
was like in the "real world"
The Better the Question
the Better the Story: Working to Make a more Sustainable Future
Grade 8's at Arbutus Middle School -- December 4th and 5th
| The principal of Arbutus talks about CSI |
Guest #1 Justin Blanchfield --Mechanical Engineer
One of two Mechanical Engineers on staff. His expertise includes hydrodynamics, thermodynamics, and modeling. Justin is involved in the design of water supply systems and outfalls. He is currently modeling the Skeena River in Terrace to design a bank protection system to stop erosion and flooding. He is also on a team of engineers designing the water system for a $2 billion coal gasification plant in North Dakota (which includes carbon sequestration).
His business development activities include developing the renewable energy department for Worley Parsons Canada. His renewable energy expertise includes ocean energy, small hydro, geoexchange and energy from waste. Justin also gets involved with a great deal of "green" development projects including Dockside Green and several new communities in BC.
<What students said about Justin > <view his interview>
Themes:
Sustainable and renewable energy systems.
Triple Bottom LIne
Looking for like-minded people
Developing the skills that help the environment
Guest 2 Briony Penn: activist, writer, professor
Briony loves nature and her community. She loves gumboot dancing, drawing, and hiking on the coast with two boys who are 13 and 17. She is an activist/politician/writer so that she can be a voice for these things she loves.
She is something like the canary in the mine, in terms of knowing what issues are on the horizon but no one can see. She
written about them and drawn them. She?'s been involved with beginning of the Land Conservancy and the Galloping Goose Trail She is on the vanguard of important community initiatives. < What students said > < see her CSI Interview at Arbutus Global School
Themes
Vision for the future
Grassroots environmental work: important projects in her career
Getting people's attention
The power of a network
Inspiring people and events
Guest #3 Chuck Sigmund, retired scientist. mediator, conflict resolution advocate
Chuck Sigmund is a pioneer in the world of environmental sciences. He founded The Environmental Studies program and The Peace and Conflict Studies program at Langara College in Vancouver, and was awarded the honor of being the Canadian College Teacher of the year in 1996 by the Association of Canadian Community Colleges. He has found many ways to help build and sustain community.
He volunteers with Veins of Life, the Georgia Strait Alliance, the Gorge Tillicum Community Association, Greater Victoria Seniors' advocacy program, Science World's Scientists in the Schools program
<Read his profile> < read what students said.>
Themes that can be keys to working to improve the environment., and tackle challenges in our communities.
1. Looking ahead
2. Coping with uncertainty
3. Building upon the past Understanding what works
Engineering Student: Seeing a Future of Caring
Guest #4 Jason Heinrich -- see recent updates and media files
Jason Heinrich, a fourth year engineering student has won many academic awards such as the Top Academic/Governor General's Award, UVic Excellence Scholarship and Richard Talbot Engineering Award. His athletic and leadership haves been recognized by the Coach's Choice award for high school Soccer, MVP for the basketball team, and the Baynes Award in Engineering for athletic involvement.
However, his work with community volunteerism and leadership stands
as highlights in his life. Stemming from high school, he has
volunteered locally and internationally, applying a lending hand and
his educational background from Victoria to East Africa. His personal
challenges have included helping close relatives deal with substance
issues and handicaps. Learn how he copes with demands at school and
work. Find out what motivates him away from the ordinary in almost
every part of his life. < Read
what students said>
<view what Jason shared> <view his profile > <view the interview>
Themes:
Peak Performance
Family challenges
Developing wider horizons
Adjusting to new cultures
Meeting international needs