Thursday, January 15, 2026
Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Month: 2026 Spaghetti Bridge Competition -
Registration Now Open
As part of Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Month
and Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week,
our annual
Spaghetti Bridge Competition,
in support of Harvest Manitoba,
will return!
Students in K - Grade 12 compete to build the strongest truss using just pasta and white or wood glue,
then watch as we test it to destruction!
The builder(s) of the strongest truss in each class wins a prize and a donation will be made
to Harvest Manitoba based on the cumulative load that all of the trusses hold.
Entry into the 2026 Spaghetti Bridge Competition is
free,
but pre-registration is required by the
Friday, February 27, 2026
deadline.
For more information on the competition, the prizes, and how to register, please see the
Spaghetti Bridge webpage.
EngGeoMB Mentorship Centre: Book Your Spot Today!
The EngGeoMB Mentorship Centre is open to all students, interns, licensees, general members, and senior members in good standing.
Whether you need a conducive space for work, study, or meetings, the centre is available
Monday
to
Friday
from
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with extended
hours until
8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more information about the
complimentary use of the Mentorship Centre, please read the full
news
story.
Volunteer for Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW) 2026
Join Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba as a volunteer during Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (March 15 - 22, 2026),
part of National Engineering and Geoscience Month.
Opportunities include Children's Activities, the Spaghetti Bridge Competition, and Cities of the Future movie screenings.
Whether you're available for a full day or just part of an event, your involvement will help inspire students, families,
and communities across Manitoba.
Learn more and volunteer for
PEGW
today.
Council Meeting -
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Council invites
professional members, interns, students, and any resident of the province of
Manitoba to come and observe the January Council meeting. For more information,
please see the
news
story.
Geologize Communications Courses: Free Access for EngGeoMB Members, Licensees, and Interns
Geoscientists Canada has renewed and expanded its collaboration with Geologize for another two years (2026-2028),
continuing to provide free access for all licensed and registered members to Geologize's critically acclaimed
online training- Practical Geocommunication. Also included is a brand-new Mining Communication course,
with a mining focus but designed to help geoscientists in all disciplines develop stronger, clearer,
and more impactful messages about the profession's role in modern society. Both courses count toward Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.
For more information, please read the full
event listing.
India Member Chapter Presents: Pathways to Success for Women, People of Colour, and Internationally Educated Professionals -
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Engineering Your Future is an empowering session designed to support career advancement, inclusion, and leadership
within the engineering profession, with a particular focus on women, people of colour, and internationally educated professionals.
This presentation offers practical strategies, insights, and inspiration for navigating the engineering landscape in Canada.
For more information, please read the full
event listing.