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 […]
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 […]
