Congratulations Ebrahim Bagheri, P.Eng., winner of an Engineering Medal in the category of Young Engineer
Ebrahim Bagheri, PhD, P.Eng. Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Ryerson University Ebrahim Bagheri is revolutionizing the way computers interpret user-generated content and how information is shared and interpreted. Dr. Bagheri’s work equips software engineers and data scientists with new, cutting-edge tools and techniques that aim to take machines from being storage devices that support […]
STEM(ming) interest in the sciences: bringing robotics into the classroom
This post was prepared by Roger Moses, co-founder of New Life Robotics, a start-up company dedicated to bringing robotics education into the mainstream for children of all ages, as well as the general public. Technology is moving at a furious pace and New Life Robotics believes that society has a responsibility to provide the next generation […]
Barton Report Could Threaten Engineering Jobs
This week Dominic Barton, Chair and Spokesperson for the Advisory Council of Economic Growth presented a report detailing important, engineering-relevant recommendations to the Federal Government ahead of the Fall Economic Update (November 1) and the next Federal Budget (Spring 2017). One such recommendation of the Barton Report is that the government overhaul its programs for […]
Congratulations Eduardo (Ted) Maulucci, P.Eng., Citizenship Award recipient
Eduardo (Ted) Maulucci, BSc, MBA, P.Eng. Chief Information Officer, Tridel Corporation Leadership, innovation and a commitment to giving back to society have been the backbone of Ted Maulucci’s distinguished career. As chief information officer for the Tridel Group of Companies, Maulucci has created industry-leading solutions in software and smart buildings that have advanced the broader […]
Get acquainted with the biotechnology & health care sectors
As governments, academics, and economists have noted, Canada’s population is aging. In fact, an estimated 5 million Canadians were 65 years of age or older in 2011 – a number that is expected to double in the next 25 years. The importance of the health sciences sector will continue to grow as a result of […]
Honouring the profession’s best & brightest: Congratulations Valerie Davidson, P.Eng., Citizenship Award recipient
The Ontario Professional Engineers Awards (OPEA) Gala is the province’s most anticipated and prestigious engineering event of the year. Proudly co-presented by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), this annual gala brings industry innovators, business leaders and policy makers together to celebrate and be inspired by engineering excellence and […]
A global engineer making a world of a difference: Meet Amy Bilton, PhD, P.Eng.
In 2008, Christina Amon, ScD, P.Eng., Dean of the University of Toronto’s (UofT) Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, created a Task Force on Globalization and Engineering to explore how the university’s research should adapt to, and be influenced by, global challenges. The Task Force concluded that not only is globalization a reality, but engineers […]
Working as a P.Eng. in nuclear: PTAG gives you a look inside their world
The following post was prepared in cooperation with PTAG, a capital project services partner assisting clients in the global oil & gas, mining, power, and heavy infrastructure industries. While underemployment is an ongoing concern for the engineering profession in Canada, as highlighted by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, the rapid growth of firms like […]
Grown in Ontario, flushed down the drain
We all know the feeling. Biting into a delicious cob of sweet corn on a summer night. Selecting the most succulent Leamington tomatoes to top homemade hamburgers, or join a bowl of mixed greens. That moment when the season is just right—and tender fruit peaches from the heart of Niagara are simply perfect. Next time […]
Financial Post: OSPE & need for engineers in development of energy policy
In response to the September 27 announcement that the Government of Ontario is cancelling $3.8 billion in renewable energy projects, OSPE released an official statement noting that while this decision will reduce future electricity costs, the situation could have been avoided had policymakers heeded the advice of engineers. While OSPE recognizes and values the economic […]
