The Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation announced that Arliss Sidloski, an Engineering student at the University of Saskatchewan, has been named the 2021 Marie Carter Memorial Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship winner.
Arliss believes that the opportunities in the field of engineering are vast and dynamic. She wants to help others realize this, and inform them of the possibilities that are available when considering engineering as a career path.
In 2018, she joined “Inclusion Weyburn” to create and inclusive summer camp for youth with special needs. She provided the participants with special needs a chance to participate in summer camp activities, and show to them that there are no limits when it comes to living life to the fullest.
Arliss stated, “It is a humbling experience to have the responsibility of leading others. As one is growing as a person they see the effect that their actions and attitudes have on others and it motivates them to become the best version of themselves. The different leadership roles I have held have shaped me into what I believe is a strong role model and ambassador for women in Engineering.”
Arliss graduated from the Weyburn Comprehensive School in 2020, and has just completed her first year of engineering studies.
This prestigious $5,000 scholarship is awarded in memory of Marie Carter, P.Eng., whose work in the field was instrumental. This is awarded annually to the most promising woman interested in the mechanical or industrial engineering field at the university level.
“It is heartening to see so many qualified and capable applicants,” said Julie Lassonde, CEMF President. “Ms. Sidloski is a worthy award winner and we look forward to watching her continue to help connect young Canadians, through her passionate volunteerism, with engineering and its vast possibilities as a viable career choice for other young ladies. We're delighted to see her infectious enthusiasm for engineering, and are thrilled to be supporting her in her future endeavours.”
Since 1990, the Foundation has been promoting engineering as a career choice for young Canadian women through its extensive award and networking program.
