Milica Radisic, P.Eng., wins 2019 OPEA Engineering Medal for Research & Development
Milica Radisic, PhD, P.Eng, FCAE, FRSC, FTERM, FAIMBE Professor, University of Toronto; Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Functional Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering A University of Toronto professor in the Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Dr. Milica Radisic is an international leader in cardiac tissue engineering—building living heart tissue in the laboratory using […]
Government of Ontario implements OSPE’s recommendations regarding green and stormwater infrastructure investment
On October 25, 2019, the government of Ontario announced increased investment in green infrastructure to help small communities rehabilitate critical water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. Approximately $200 million dollars is available in federal and provincial funding, which will be targeted, at first, towards communities with populations lower than 100,000 people. The province anticipates launching an […]
Milos R. Popovic, PhD, P.Eng., wins the Engineering Medal – Entrepreneurship at the 2019 OPEA Gala
Milos Popovic, PhD, FAIMBE, FCAE, P.Eng. Professor, University of Toronto Director, KITE Research Institute, University Health Network A world-renowned neural engineer and University of Toronto professor, Dr. Milos R. Popovic saw the urgency in preventing and solving problems for patients with spinal cord injuries. He invented the MyndMove therapy, a non-invasive electrical stimulation therapy for restoring upper limb […]
Sunnybrook’s Medventions Program Leverages Engineering Talent to Change the Future of Health Care in Canada
Founded in 2016, Medventions is a program that brings together people from multi-disciplinary backgrounds with an array of experiences; from co-op students to recent graduates to industry experts in order to bring medical inventions to life. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a tertiary level hospital including a world-class research centre, is dedicated to bridging the gap […]
Jaime A. Libaque-Esaine, MBA, P.Eng., wins 2019 OPEA Citizenship Award
Jaime A. Libaque-Esaine, MBA, P.Eng. For Jaime A. Libaque-Esaine, a long-time engineer with Ontario Hydro and lifelong volunteer and mentor, citizenship has been an integral part of life for 38 years. Following his immigration to Canada in 1981, and licensure as professional engineer in 1982, Libaque-Esaine embarked on a 31-year career with Ontario Hydro (and successor companies), beginning as […]
Ronald Sidon, MBA, P.Eng., wins Citizenship Award at the 2019 OPEA Gala
Ronald Sidon, MBA, P.Eng. An accomplished engineer and entrepreneur with several inventions and patents to his name, Ronald Sidon has a career-long history of volunteering and philanthropy, giving back to the engineering profession and the community. After a stint as a systems analyst with IBM, Sidon started five businesses that developed several innovative technologies, including […]
How to prepare for a hailstorm
Hail is in the forecast—are you ready? Is your home or car vulnerable to damage? While hailstorms are usually short-lived, they can develop quickly and be very destructive. Learn what to do before, during and after a hailstorm so you can be prepared. Some facts about hailstorms in Canada Peak hail season in Canada is […]
Tackling Sustainable Development Goals – How to Change the World with OSPE in February 2020
What are the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to guide shared efforts for achieving peace and prhttps://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.pngrity for our population and planet. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call-to-action to end poverty and deprivation around the world, while also developing strategies […]
Zheng Zhu, PhD, P.Eng., wins 2019 OPEA Gala Engineering Medal – Research and Development
Zheng Hong (George) Zhu, PhD, P.Eng., FEIC, FCSME, FASME, AFAIAA, SMIEEE Professor and Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, York University A Tier 1 York University Research Chair in Space Technology, Dr. George Zhu has made significant impacts in the aerospace industry. His most important achievement is the autonomous capture and removal of space debris using a […]
Five Professional Engineers and one Engineering Graduate are heading to Parliament Hill
Canada’s federal election has come to an end, and Canadians have elected a Liberal minority government. No party was able to obtain the 170 seats required to secure a majority government. Elections Canada reported the following results: Liberal Party – 157 seats Conservative Party – 121 seats Bloc Quebecois – 32 seats New Democratic Party […]
