Internship wage subsidies available for employers and new grads
Did you know that the environmental industry in Ontario includes more than 3,000 green companies? These bodies employ over 65,000 environmental professionals with job titles ranging from agrologists to biological technicians and sustainability researchers, to name a few. According the “Synopsis of the 2016 Canadian Clean Technology Industry Report” by Analytica Advisors, “employment in the […]
A historic feat of engineering: The Wuppertal Schwebebahn
It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s a floating train? The German city of Wuppertal is home to the Wuppertal Schwebebahn – the world’s oldest operating monorail system. Opening on March 1, 1901 after only three years of construction under master builder Wilhelm Feldmann, this suspended monorail is still in operation, transporting about 75,000 passengers a day. […]
Cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurs: Ryerson University’s new Master of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Historically, business ownership has been an uncommon practice among new graduates, simply because of the capital and resources required to launch a start-up. Today, the abundance of e-commerce websites (Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, etc.), resources available to small businesses, and television shows that showcase budding entrepreneurs are just a few examples of how interest in entrepreneurship […]
Member Profile: Dave De Sylva talks sustainability and energy efficiency
Dave De Sylva graduated from the University of Toronto’s civil engineering program in 1973. He owns and operates Del Ridge Homes, Leed Wall Building Systems and Kenborough Contracting, and GreenLife Energy Inc., a company that began investigating a way to create ecologically friendly developments long before the “green” conversation became mainstream. “Ten years ago we […]
Ten reasons why every engineer should take a technical writing course
Engineers have the technical competencies and analytical skills necessary to solve logistical problems, however it is equally important to have fine-tuned writing skills to build solid working relationships within your professional community and with the public at large. Here are ten reasons why every engineer should take a technical writing course: […]
Where are we headed? Check out these three innovations in transportation
In the midst of our morning commutes, we might not think that transportation is an exhilarating topic, but these up-and-coming transportation innovations might help get your mind off of the average 84 hours per year that Canadians in cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal spend in traffic. The Omni Hoverboard On May 22, 2015, Canadian […]
The [solar] road to a brighter future?
Sten de Wit, Senior Advisor, TNO, discusses SolaRoad at TEDxBinnenhof, 2015 When we think of photovoltaics (PV), many of us picture rooftop solar panels that convert solar energy into an electrical current. However, a pilot project initiated in the Netherlands in November 2014, is changing the way that we envision the future applications of […]
From adversity to inspiration: A story of STEM through the generations
Sometimes the best way to appreciate and celebrate the engineering profession is to share the inspiring stories of engineers who have demonstrated a true passion for the profession. The following blog post is an oral history—as told by biological engineering graduate and certified prosthetist Karen Taylor—about how her grandmother’s fortitude and career as an early […]
Engineers and Innovation to be Celebrated at 2016 OPEA Gala
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) are pleased to announce the 2016 Ontario Professional Engineers Awards (OPEA) recipients. The 2016 OPEA awards will be presented at the annual OPEA gala, the province’s most prestigious and anticipated engineering event, on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the International Centre in Mississauga. […]
A bright idea grows on northern communities
“I’d like to become an engineer reminiscent of the Apollo Generation. Short time frame, complex problem, elegant solution,” said Andreas Zailo, a fourth year student in Lakehead University’s mechanical engineering program. And Zailo is not waiting until graduation to begin solving one of Canada’s most pressing issues – high rates of food insecurity in northern […]
