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Plastics Engineering
Plastics engineers study the properties of polymer materials. They also design machines used to manipulate and shape plastics.
   
Examples

The outside casing of your Game Boy Advanced, your hockey helmet and the sole of your running shoes are all made from plastics.

Plastics engineers:
Design special soles for high performance athletic shoes, like the ones which Cathy freeman wore when she won the 200m at the 2000 Olympics
Figure out how to shape and mold plastics for car and other vehicle bodies
Design new plastics which won't become brittle in really cold weather.
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Engineering in your Community

Plastic is one of the most common materials in everyday life. Like all materials it has specific properties and uses. By playing with the chemical composition of plastics, scientists and engineers are able to change the properties of plastics and create new uses for them. Would this kind of knowledge be helpful in your community? Probably.

As a plastics engineer you could work with local artists to develop new materials they could use in their work. You could also look at community needs in terms of infrastructure. Plastic piping is great for sewage and water treatment, but is difficult to use in some areas because of soil conditions or climate - maybe you could be the person to bring this infrastructure to your town.
   
Aptitude

If you like...
Being creative  
Problem solving  
Inventing new things  
Making discoveries  
Helping people  
Protecting the environment  
...you might enjoy Plastics Engineering.
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Universities

If you want to study Plastics Engineering you can go to the following university:
Université Laval
   
Role Models

We're always looking for more role models. Do you know an Aboriginal Materials Engineer or scientist who should be featured here? Please let us know by email.
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