Larry Seeley, P. Eng., wins engineering profession’s top honour
Professional Engineers Gold Medal Larry Seeley, M.A.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng. Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Seeley Group Through a spectacular commitment to research, pursuit of innovative technologies and strong entrepreneurial skills, Dr. Larry Seeley has become an internationally recognized leader in developing successful mining and metallurgical processes, and profitable Canadian businesses. In 1971, Dr. Seeley […]
John T.W. Yeow, P.Eng., wins an Engineering Medal in the category of Engineering Excellence
John T.W. Yeow, Ph.D., P.Eng. Professor, Systems Design Engineering; Canada Research Chair in Micro/Nano Devices, University of Waterloo; President ARTsensing Inc. As one of Canada’s foremost researchers in microsystems and nanodevices, John Yeow is pioneering miniature devices and sensors that serve as building blocks for powerful medical instruments in the early diagnosis and treatment of […]
OSPE & Bullfrog Power support green energy projects across the country
The following post was prepared by Ron Seftel, CEO, Bullfrog Power. Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, is proud to work with homes and businesses across the country to advance the growth of green energy. Since 2015, we have worked with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), helping them choose 100% green electricity […]
Congratulations to Vaughn Betz, P.Eng., for winning the Engineering Medal for Engineering Excellence
Vaughn Betz, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng. Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto Already a pioneer in the modernization of programmable chip technologies as his career was just beginning, Dr. Vaughn Betz has since revolutionized their use to allow engineers to rapidly create new hardware systems and realize their design visions. […]
George J. Anders, P.Eng., President of Anders Consulting, wins Engineering Medal for Engineering Excellence
George J. Anders, Ph.D., P.Eng. President, Anders Consulting; Adjunct Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto The contributions of George Anders to power engineering are recognized worldwide with the results of his work influencing today’s standards and applied in practical applications in industry. As a Canadian representative and a long-time co-convener of […]
Congratulations Susan Louise Tighe, P.Eng., winner of a 2016 Engineering Medal for Research and Development
Susan Louise Tighe, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng. Norman W. McLeod Professor of Sustainable Pavement Engineering, Director of the Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology, and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo Recognized globally as a leading authority on pavement composition and performance, Dr. Susan Tighe has made profound and tangible contributions to […]
Congratulations J. Stewart Aitchison, P.Eng., winner of a 2016 Engineering Medal for Research and Development
J. Stewart Aitchison, BSc, PhD, P.Eng. Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto Stewart Aitchison has earned a remarkable reputation as an innovative researcher and entrepreneur through his internationally recognized work in non-linear optics, nano-photonics and lab-on-a-chip technology. Dr. Aitchison’s recent research has increasingly focused on developing lab-on-a-chip technologies, which will have a major […]
Better oversight of outsourced engineering projects is required: PEGO
Yesterday, Professional Engineers Government of Ontario (PEGO), the association that represents professional engineers and land surveyors that work for the provincial government, put out a statement backing PEO’s recent decision to investigate the Nipigon River Bridge case. “We support PEO undertaking this investigation as part of their regulatory mandate to ensure public safety and the […]
Heart tissue, sleep apnea & biometric security – what do these three topics have in common?
Heart tissue, sleep apnea & biometric security – what do these three topics have in common? The answer: three influential speakers who will leave you feeling inspired! Because the health sciences represent such a booming area, OSPE has partnered with the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) – University Health Network to host the much anticipated 2016 […]
Congratulations Lin Tan, P.Eng., winner of an Engineering Medal in the category of Young Engineer
Lin Tan, PhD, P.Eng. Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo In six short years, Lin Tan has already proven herself an ingenious researcher poised to rank among the elite in the field of software engineering. Her research focuses on improving software dependability, addressing the software bug problem at every stage of a […]
