Toronto – (April 27, 2015) – In recognition of his passion and dedication to the profession, N. (Madu) Suthanan, P.Eng., FEC, of Scarborough, has been named a Member of the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Order of Honour. He was inducted into the Order at an April 24 gala in Toronto.
Since immigrating to Canada in 1996, Suthanan has shown a commitment to mentoring other international engineering graduates. Through ACCES Employment, he volunteers his time to deliver workshops and individual coaching to newcomers to help them prepare their work experience records and applications for licensing as professional engineers.
He has also been involved in creating several innovative and successful programs, including PEO’s Engineer-in-Residence program and his chapter’s Mathletics competition. In 2005, he helped develop a souvenir magazine for the chapter’s Popsicle stick bridge building competition that made enough in advertising and sponsorship sales for the chapter to award scholarships to first-year engineering students.
In 2011, Suthanan created Mechatronics, a competition for high school students in which they must design, assemble and operate a car using parts provided by the chapter. He has also established Mechatronics Clubs in area high schools, enabling students who might not have the resources to attend costly robotics clubs an opportunity to become engaged in the field.
Now, he is working on a new project, called STEMZ, aimed at educating high school students on science, technology, engineering, math and other essential subjects for self-improvement.
Suthanan encourages others to volunteer and says doing so will lead you on an enjoyable path of helping others the way others helped you in your times of need.
The Order of Honour pays tribute to individuals who have rendered conspicuous service to the engineering profession. The rank of Member is bestowed upon those who have ser ved the profession by contributing substantially to its operation or improvement in its status.
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