Since 1925, Canadian-trained engineers have taken their oath to do good work at the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer, an annual ceremony at which each engineer receives an iron ring to remind them of their pledge.
Waterloo Engineering alum Stephanie Thompson talks about the iron ring’s impact on her career and its call for all engineers to serve society.
In addition to her 24-year career at General Motors, Thompson is the director at Innovate Niagara which helps entrepreneurs set up their businesses and the founder of STEM by Steph, an initiative that encourages women and girls to pursue their interests in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
“I feel pride when I look at my iron ring,” Thompson said. "It’s reflective of my academic achievement, community service and the career I’ve built. It’s about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
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