Congratulations Margaret Kende, P.Eng., Citizenship Award recipient
Margaret Kende, P.Eng. Dean of Engineering Technology, Centennial College & President of Anteus Enterprises (retired) — For Margaret Kende, former dean of engineering technology at Centennial College, management consultant, and lifelong volunteer and mentor, citizenship has been an integral part of life for more than 50 years. After immigrating to Canada from Hungary in 1957, […]
Do you know an OSPE ambassador who deserves extra recognition?
The President’s Award is a unique opportunity to recognize OSPE volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to serve as advocates for the engineering community across the province. —- The success of OSPE’s advocacy work and community initiatives depend on the input, time and energy of our many dedicated volunteers, who each […]
Craig Alexander Simmons, P.Eng., Wins an Engineering Medal in the Research & Development Category
Craig Alexander Simmons, PhD, P.Eng., FCSME Distinguished Professor of Mechanobiology, University of Toronto A pioneer in the emerging field of mechanobiology—the study of mechanisms by which mechanical forces control biological functions—Dr. Craig Alexander Simmons explores how biomechanical forces regulate cell function in heart disease and regeneration. His goal is to develop improved strategies to treat […]
Jan Andrysek, P.Eng., Wins an Engineering Medal in the Research & Development Category
Dr. Jan Andrysek, MASc., PhD, P.Eng. Scientist, Bloorview Research Institute Dr. Jan Andrysek, a scientist at Bloorview Research Institute (at Holland Bloorview) and an assistant professor at the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME), has built an internationally renowned R&D program focused on lower limb prosthetics for children and youth that has improved the […]
Maximilian Albert Thomas Mantha, P.Eng., wins an Engineering Medal in the Category of Young Engineer
Maximilian Albert Thomas Mantha, P.Eng., MBA Vice President, Area Manager, EllisDon Toronto Civil and Looby Construction Currently the youngest vice president in any of EllisDon’s organizations, Max Mantha has risen quickly and steadily as an executive and engineer thanks to his extensive private and public industry knowledge, leadership, team-building skills and dedication. Having spent over […]
Dawn Storage: digging into 75 years of growth and innovation
The following guest post was contributed by Union Gas as part of OSPE’s celebration of Canadian engineering innovation for #Canada150. Seventy-five years ago, Union Gas pioneered the use of underground storage for natural gas in Ontario – a critical but largely unheralded innovation that to this day ensures Ontarians have a reliable source of affordable […]
Which #WomeninSTEM will you honour on Ada Lovelace Day?
Ada Lovelace Day shines a light on inspirational women in STEM. Founded in 2009 by UK social media pioneer Suw Charman-Anderson, October 10th marks Ada Lovelace Day – an international day of celebration that recognizes the achievements and raises the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Due to concerns over “the […]
Risk Management, Prevention & Mitigation: A Checklist for Engineers
As an engineer there are things you can do from a risk management perspective that can go a long way towards the prevention and mitigation of professional liability claims. Here are some examples: Choose Your Clients Carefully: Work with clients who are reputable and with whom you have a good rapport. When […]
How can hiring a co-op student help build your talent pipeline for future opportunities?
The following guest post was contributed by Conestoga College’s School of Engineering and Information Technology. Employers are constantly competing for talented graduates, but many organizations adopt a reactive rather than a proactive approach. Taking the time today to develop and acquire the talent needed for future openings is a more successful strategy. Hiring a co-op […]
Slow Down & Get Things Right: Ontario’s Engineers Respond to Morneau’s Tax Plan
The national conversation regarding Ottawa’s proposed changes to the federal tax code has built to a fever pitch. As doctors, accountants, realtors, and other professionals marshal resources to help inform and shape Finance Minister Morneau’s plan, it’s time Ontario’s engineers made their voices heard. In an ideal tax system, artificial tax advantages wouldn’t exist—and there’s […]
