UNESCO, at its 40th
session of the general conference, decided to dedicate a day to celebrate
engineers and their achievements in changing the world for the better
through engineering. Since then, the World Engineering Day for Sustainable
Development has been celebrated on the 4th of March every year
since 2020.
As part of World Engineering Day
2023, the ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology (AAET) organised the
ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology (AAET) Distinguished Lecture on
11 March 2023 via Zoom to celebrate and remember the importance of
engineering as well as its contributions. The lecture was hosted by the AAET
Country Operation Unit of Myanmar.
UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr
Ewe Hong Tat, who is also the president of AAET, was invited to share his
congratulatory remark at the opening ceremony. The event also saw Union
Minister for Industry, Patron of Myanmar Engineering Council Prof Dr Charlie
Than and Prof Dr Sein Myint delivering their opening remark and closing
remark respectively.
Prof Dato’ Ewe
explaining the importance of engineering and technology
Prof Dato’ Ewe, in his speech,
congratulated AAET for making another successful distinguished lecture and
the Patrons for their endless support towards AAET. “I truly hope all the
participants will be inspired and encouraged to explore the wonders of
engineering and technology, and ultimately, to play your part in
contributing towards making the world a better place through engineering and
technology,” he added.
Sharing the importance of
engineering and technology, he said, “With the fast-paced modernisation
process that is transforming our society today, we see greater importance of
engineering and technology in supporting our communities and economies. From
smart cars to travelling in space; access to safe water and electricity; and
from infrastructure to healthcare, engineering and technology have impacted
the way our world works, which also highlights the need for continuous
innovation.”
Prof Dato’ Ewe emphasised, “We
need engineers more than ever because they play a key role in shaping our
future, and more importantly, they are at the forefront of innovation by
producing creative ideas, developing new solutions, and even improving
existing solutions, so problems and challenges can be overcome, ultimately
leading to more sustainable impacts and development for the world.”
He continued to share the role of
AAET, “In our effort to contribute towards engineering and technology, AAET
has also played its role through the AAET Distinguished Lecture Programme by
organising these public lectures since 2010, with the aim of promoting the
importance of engineering sciences, technology, and innovation to ASEAN
young graduates and young entrepreneurs. With this, I truly hope all the
participants will be inspired and encouraged to explore the wonders of
engineering and technology, and ultimately play their part in contributing
towards making the world a better place.”
Dr Aung sharing
his insight on “Seismic Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment for Bagan/Nyaung
U Area”
The event continued with a lecture
by AAET Vice President and Chairman of Country Operation Unit, AAET, Myanmar
Prof Dr Aung Kyaw Myat. His distinguished lecture was titled “Seismic Hazard
and Vulnerability Assessment for Bagan/Nyaung U Area”.
Prof Aung’s lecture brought
insights into ways engineering can help the society and economy; knowledge
on engineering capacity in developing strategic frameworks, and the best
practices for implementing engineering solutions for sustainable
development. His lecture covered introduction; aims; seismicity around the
Bagan/Nyaung U Area; significant ground shakings on historical monuments;
development of seismic hazard and vulnerability assessment, and
recommendation.
Prof Aung’s lecture also educated
participants on technopreneurship, STEM education and knowledge, and
sustainable development. It also spurred their interests and encouraged
career aspirations in engineering and technology. More than that,
participants also received an enhanced understanding of ways engineering and
technology are central to modern life and sustainable development.
The lecture adjourned with an
intensive Q&A session and a group photography session.
Prof Dato’ Ewe
(top row, most left) with Patron of Myanmar Engineering Council and
participants
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