The Ryerson University Master’s of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program Turns One
Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s downtown core, Ryerson was founded as an innovative, career-focused school in 1948 and became recognized as university in 1993. Today, Ryerson continues to uphold its reputation for innovation, boasting a number of innovation hubs and programs that speak to the needs of entrepreneurial students. OSPE caught up with Dr. […]
OSPE launches new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee
Spoiler alert! If you haven’t yet flipped through the pages of the latest issue of The Voice magazine, themed diversity in engineering, you may not have caught wind of OSPE’s latest advocacy announcement. We are excited to share the news that as of 2018, OSPE will launch its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee that […]
How can engineers make well-informed career decisions?
Research shows that when most Canadians are faced with important career decisions, they first turn to family, friends and colleagues for guidance. But when you think about it, if you have a toothache, do you consult your friends or co-workers to solve the problem? Chances are you turn to your dentist, a trained professional, for […]
OSPE Remembers
OSPE remembers the 14 engineering students who lost their lives at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December 6, 1989 in an act of gender-based violence: Geneviève Bergeron, 21 Hélène Colgan, 23 Nathalie Croteau, 23 Barbara Daigneault, 22 Anne-Marie Edward, 21 Maud Haviernick, 29 Barbara Klueznick, 31 Maryse Laganière, 25 Maryse Leclair, 23 Anne-Marie Lemay, 22 […]
We need your expertise: Join a Committee or Task Force
When we dream alone, it is only a dream, but when we dream together, it is the beginning of reality. Over the past 17 years, OSPE members have been doing just that – making the Society’s advocacy work and wins a reality. One thing that’s clear is that OSPE ambassadors do not shy away from […]
Tips from a Former Engineering Student – Five Pieces of Advice for Surviving Exam Season
When December rolls around, this 31-day block on the calendar typically means different things to different people. For some, the drop in temperatures mean it’s time to hibernate. For others, December means nothing but excitement for the holiday season. For engineering students, however, December typically screams EXAM TIME, which can be stressful if you aren’t […]
Engineers Have Solutions: OSPE Policy Recommendations Featured Prominently in Ontario PC Election Platform
POST 1 of 3 IN A BLOG SERIES DISCUSSING EACH PARTY’S ENERGY POLICY COMMITMENTS FOR THE UPCOMING 2018 ELECTION On Saturday, November 25, the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party presented its platform, ‘The People’s Guarantee,’ in preparation for the 2018 Ontario General Election. At a high-level, the Ontario PC platform presents five foundational policy commitments – […]
How to Secure Top Engineering Talent and Have the Government Pay for It
Finding and retaining top engineering, science and technology talent in your firm is not an easy task. Growing the talent internally takes time, money and effort. This is why it is critical that business owners, executives and human resource managers of technology, manufacturing and engineering firms are aware of the government funding sources that can […]
Ontario lost more than $500 million exporting clean energy in 2016
Following a detailed analysis of data issued by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) reports that in 2016, the province exported 14.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean electricity at a net financial loss of more than $500 million. What does a financial loss […]
Can smart cities help address urban growth and climate change?
In October, OSPE joined 630 members of the Hamilton-Halton engineering community for the Hamilton-Halton Engineering Week Luncheon, themed Engineering Smart Cities. Hosted by OSPE’s partner, the Hamilton-Halton Engineering Week Co-ordinating Committee, the luncheon always proves to be a motivating and informative opportunity to celebrate the many ways engineers improve quality of life for citizens in […]
