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As the official publication of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, Innovation is circulated to over 26,000 BC-registered professional engineers and geoscientists, other professionals, industry and government representatives, educational institutions and the general public.
Innovation is published six times per year on a bi-monthly basis.
Innovation strives to publish information that is interesting and relevant to professional engineers and geoscientists of all disciplines while showcasing the innovative work of APEGBC members.
In addition to providing information on APEGBC programs, policies, news and regulatory matters, the journal highlights engineering and geoscience activities through feature articles written by members or freelance writers. Also included are articles on business, legal and ethical issues affecting the professional practice of members.
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Editorial themes planned for 2011 are shown below (the following is subject to change as editorial plans progress):
| JANUARY/FEBRUARY |
Technology. New developments in technology from a BC perspective. |
| MARCH/APRIL |
Earth Science. Current issues and projects that affect and showcase BC geoscience practice. |
| MAY/JUNE |
The BC Issue. A regional look at engineering and geoscience activities throughout the province. |
| JULY/AUGUST |
Project/Product Pictorial. Highlighting local and global projects of APEGBC members and their companies. |
| SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER |
Conference Preview. An advance look at APEGBC's Annual Conference session topics. |
| NOVEMBER/DECEMBER |
Environment and Sustainability. Featuring projects awarded APEGBC’s Environmental and Sustainability Awards. Profiling the 2011/2012 president. |
APEGBC members are welcome to submit articles or article ideas for consideration; however please note that authors should first contact the Managing Editor well in advance to discuss the specifics of story proposals and deadlines.
Submission Guidelines
Innovation encourages unsolicited articles and photos. By submitting material to Innovation, you grant to Innovation a royalty-free, worldwide license to publish the material in Innovation magazine; and you warrant that you have the authority to grant such rights and have obtained waivers of all associated moral rights. Innovation reserves the right to edit the material for length, clarity and conformity with our editorial guidelines and is under no obligation to publish any or all submissions or any portion thereof including credits.
Regular Editorial Features
Innovation also carries the following departments for which member contributions and submissions are encouraged:
- Letters. Take advantage of this opportunity to air your views on issues of interest or concern to the professions. Letters should not exceed 300 words and are published on a space available basis. Innovation reserves the right to edit, condense or reject any contribution. We do not publish open letters to third parties.
- Newsmakers. Let us know about appointments, awards and other newsworthy information on APEGBC member activities (obituary guidelines are also available).
- Book Review. Members with expertise in the subject area of new books of general interest to professional engineers and geoscientists are invited to submit a brief (about 500 words) review.
- Technical Bulletin. A forum for developments in legislation, technique or knowledge affecting engineering and geoscience practice.
- Datebook. A listing of upcoming conferences, seminars, professional development activities, calls for papers and Branch meetings/events. Items should be submitted well in advance of (i.e., at least three months prior to) the event date.
| JANUARY/FEBRUARY |
January 27, 2011 |
| MARCH/APRIL |
March 24, 2011 |
| MAY/JUNE |
May 26, 2011 |
| JULY/AUGUST |
July 21, 2011 |
| SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER |
September 22, 2011 |
| NOVEMBER/DECEMBER |
November 24, 2011 |
Reprint Permissions
All material published in Innovation is copyright. Please contact the editor for reprint permission.
Subscriptions
APEGBC members automatically receive their subscription to Innovation. One-year (6-issues) subscriptions are available to non-members for $25 CDN + applicable taxes. The subscription order form is available for download here.
Editorial Contact:
Melinda Lau
Managing Editor, Innovation
tel (604) 430-8035 ext. 237
fax (604) 430-8085
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