OSPE Supports Curiosity
OSPE member David Philpott is using his creativity and lifelong sense of curiosity to discover new antibodies that can be used to treat rare forms of breast cancer. OSPE member David Philpott is a PhD student at the University of Toronto. Philpott’s undergraduate degree provided him with a solid background in electrical and nano/microscale engineering. He is […]
OSPE member Haley MacSween, EIT, is headed to Halifax!
“I hope to change the world through engineering by contributing to moving Ontarians across the GTHA #womenintransportation!” – Haley MacSween, EIT Meet the Winner of OSPE’s Change the World Contest: Haley MacSween, EIT — One tweet about transportation is now taking OSPE member Haley MacSween, EIT, on an all-expense paid, two-night trip to Canada’s east […]
How well are you protecting your clients’ privacy?
Of the three scenarios below, which do you think are privacy breaches? A virus is sent via a fake promotional email to staff, which is accidentally opened and allows access to stored client files. An employee is walking to their car and a folder of files containing personal client information is blown away in a […]
OSPE Supports Health Innovation
A leader in health innovation: OSPE Member Wes Leewis, P.Eng., develops a migraine diagnosis system — Research suggests that approximately one in 10 people suffer from migraines worldwide, and the majority of sufferers are women. The absence of an objective test and access to specialists makes diagnosis challenging—especially for children, people affected by language barriers […]
OSPE Supports Remarkable.
As the advocacy body for Ontario’s engineers, it’s our job to ensure the world-changing contributions of the engineering community do not go unnoticed. Engineers are leaders, innovators, problem-solvers, entrepreneurs and advocates who work in the most strategic sectors of our economy. But how do we convey just how much our members do to improve our […]
The Four Phases of the P.Eng. Licensing Process
On June 2, 2018, we will take this handy infographic on the licensing process one step further at OSPE’s 3rd Annual Engineering Intern (EIT) Summit. This popular event includes short presentations on the EIT process, planning your engineering career and information about OSPE’s EIT support services. The day will also offer plenty of networking opportunities […]
Membership Minute: Certificates, Communications and Changes
OSPE members! To ensure you’re enjoying everything OSPE has to offer, we’ve compiled a list of new membership features and website changes: — * Membership Certificates — Your OSPE membership is something to be proud of, so why not display the commitment you’ve made to your advocacy body and the future of your profession? All new members […]
Seven secrets for success during your next meeting…
The following guest post has been contributed by Commanding Presence. What are your career opportunities right now? What are your goals? You probably have the professional qualifications, experience and determination to take on that next big role. But how can you set yourself apart from your colleagues? What are the secrets to success? One key […]
Is Your Car Seat Installed Correctly?
If you are like most parents, one of the first things you purchase when a baby is on the way is an infant car seat. But are you confident that it is properly installed? Unfortunately, as many as 7 in 10 car seats in Canada are installed or used incorrectly, which puts your child at […]
The Smart Factory and the Future of Manufacturing
This guest post was contributed by Visual Knowledge Share Ltd. VKS is a software solution for manufacturers faced with paper-driven shop floor processes that are outdated/inconvenient for advancing day-to-day operations. VKS helps manufacturers reduce operational costs by facilitating the creation, management and deployment of smart, digital work instructions. Picking up where we left of in part […]