• Home
  • |
  • Blog
  • |
  • Kwan Fung’s mining journey is shaped by passion and purpose /Ep2410

Kwan Fung- 

My journey in mining started because of curiosity, but is now shaped by passion and purpose. Prior to university, I had almost zero knowledge of mining and only visited a mine once. Over the next six years, I completed over two years of internships at Shell and Suncor, competed nationally at the Canadian Mining Games competition, and internationally at the Move Mining competition. Throughout my academic and work experiences, friends and relatives always asked me what mining is and what is it that I do; I began to realize that many people were like me (before entering UBC) and had little to no idea of what mining is, or its relevant to modern-day society. In the last year of my studies, I created this short video to inform first-years what mining engineering is about and to encourage them to pursue this exciting field. I also entered a contest called Move Mining — which aims to change the public perception of mining — with two fellow mining engineers. We submitted our concept Mine2Me, which employs a series of animated infographic videos to educate the public on the usage of mined commodities, safety and technological advancements in the industry, as well the environmental conservation efforts made. After securing first place, the contest winnings and another sponsorship, my team and I continue to work towards changing the public perception of the mining industry which is often misunderstood and characterized by misinformation.

 

Please tell us where are you in the world today? [01:08]
What do you do, are you helping rebuild physically or virtually? [01:41]
Tell us about your 3rd transition as Engineer [02:07]
Did your Podcast ignite the flames of who you are today? [04:45]
You are an advocate of Staying In Shape, how was that been? [05:44]
Do you have any regrets looking back from now to then? [07:14]
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our amazing audience? [08:57]

 

Links:

Previous Episode 134

Listen to another #12minconvo

Related Posts

Rocky Lalvani: on Building Financial Freedom & Staying on Track /Ep 3597

About Rocky LalvaniRocky Lalvani is the Profit Answer Man. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional he implements Mike Michalowicz’s Profit First System.  We change the accounting formula of Sales – Expenses = Profit to Sales – Profit = Expenses… …This ensures

Read More

Pat Miller: Rebuilding Life After Loss, One Step at a Time /Ep3740

About Pat MillerPat Miller is the founder and owner of Blue Diamond Construction, a New Jersey-based commercial metal framing company. She established the business in 2016 after the heartbreaking loss of her husband and business partner, Ray, to cancer. Despite the personal pain, Pat pushed forward with strength and determination… …Over 30 Years of Industry

Read More

Amy Horner: The Change Strategist: Helping Individuals and Organizations Navigate Transformation /EP 3388

About Amy HornerAmy is an accomplished executive and strategic visionary, renowned for her ability to lead organizations through transformational change. As the founder of True Nine, she helps professionals embrace growth, innovation, and leadership development. With a proven track record in executive leadership,.. …strategic planning, and mentoring, Amy equips clients with the tools to navigate

Read More

Lori McDowell: Reimagine Your Life: A #12minconvo on Embracing Change, Finding Your Joy, and Living a Life of Adventure /Ep 3207

About Lori McDowellLori McDowell is the Founder and CEO of Reimagine U Strategies, an International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Reinvention and Mindset Coach dedicated to helping individuals unlock joy, fulfillment, and purpose in both their careers and lives… …With a passion for empowering others, Lori guides new entrepreneurs in developing an abundance mindset, and supports

Read More

950:Madison Black is the sugar-free, yoga obsessed, variety-loving Health, Happiness and Habits Coach behind The Slow Health Movement.

Madison Black- Madison Black is the sugar-free, yoga obsessed, variety-loving Health, Happiness and Habits Coach behind The Slow Health Movement. A movement dedicated to shaking up the fitness and health industries and putting a stop to the quick results, cookie cutter non-solutions. Through the six Slow Health principles of slow, intentional living, experimentation, habits, body

Read More

Ana Megrelishvili: Solving Homelessness One Mentorship at a Time /Ep3696

About Ana MegrelishviliAna Megrelishvili is a Christian leader, inspirational speaker, and Amazon best-selling author who was born and raised in the country of Georgia in Eastern Europe. Overcoming a childhood marked by hunger, violence, and abuse in a highly dysfunctional family, Ana immigrated to the United States at the age of twenty. She arrived on

Read More

Dr. Mik Kersten, Founder & CEO of Tasktop, Author of Project to Product

Dr. Mik Kersten Dr. Mik Kersten spent a decade creating open source developer tools before realizing that programming was not the bottleneck of large-scale software delivery. Since that time, he has been working on creating a model and tools for connecting the end-to-end software value stream. He has been named a JavaOne Rock Star speaker

Read More

634:Kella Price has 20 years of experience in human resources, training and development, and talent management functions

Kella Price- Kella Price, SPHR, CPLP has 20 years of experience in human resources, training and development, and talent management functions. As CEO of Price Consulting Group, she is a trainer and facilitator. Kella Price has published on training delivery; social media; diversity; expatriates; and stress, job satisfaction, and employee turnover.  In addition, she has

Read More

1896:Jeffrey Lodick is owner of Change Your Forecast LLC

Jeffrey Lodick- Jeffrey Lodick: Dreams happen quickly, only while you are sleeping. In life, dreams are possible with work, education, and experience. I will break down the walls that stop you from unlocking your full potential. Experienced leader with only one thing in mind, you! From serving at senior levels of the Army to opening

Read More

Engel Jones

I am a podcaster who has now had over 2900 recorded podcast conversations, plus 349 live interviews in 12 weeks, while driving through the 48 states of the US plus the eastern and western side of Canada.