The eyes and ears of technology: questions of security in the age of the Internet of Things
The following post was written in collaboration with Neha Bhasin and Anne Nasato, recent chemical engineering graduates from the University of Toronto. On January 5, 2017, many San Diego households experienced an unintended consequence of watching the news. When anchor Jim Patton spoke about a little girl who had accidentally ordered a dollhouse with her […]
A glimpse into the engineering history of wastewater treatment in Ontario
In honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the following guest post was written by OSPE member Robert (Bob) A. Goodings, P.Eng., CEF, to highlight the pioneering work of Ontario engineers in municpal wastewater and potable water treatment systems. In 1951, Robert Goodings graduated from Queen’s University with a B.Sc. in civil engineering. Immediately following his graduation, […]
Have you ever lost something in a hotel room?
The following guest post was contributed by Choice Hotels Canada. Have you ever had that sinking feeling while travelling because you’ve left something behind in your hotel room? You’re not alone – a Choice Hotels Canada survey reveals that nearly half of Canadians admit to leaving a personal belonging in a hotel room while on the […]
C150 Global Odyssey Propels Canadian Engineering into the Spotlight
On July 1st, Bob Dengler, P.Eng., Professional OSPE member and his son Steven Dengler will do much more than look toward the sky to take in traditional Canada Day fireworks. To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, the father-son duo will instead take to the skies in a Bell 429 helicopter, kicking off a 38,500-kilometre journey around […]
Cheat sheet: from EIT to P.Eng.
You’ve decided that you want to become a professional engineer. You’ve finished your engineering degree and your P.Eng. designation is the end goal. But how do you get there? We know that the steps to licensure can feel overwhelming, so OSPE is here to help you along your journey. Here’s a cheat sheet of the […]
How does Secondary Professional Liability Insurance differ from Primary Professional Liability Insurance?
There are many benefits to being a member of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), from unique resources, to advocacy, to preferred pricing. It’s important to remember that your OSPE membership also includes Secondary Professional Liability Insurance (Secondary PLI) coverage. What is Secondary Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) and how does it differ from a […]
Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWiE) wins national award
Today, we are pleased to share the exciting news that two Professional OSPE members – Mary Wells, P.Eng., Chair of the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWiE), and Valerie Davidson, P.Eng., founder of ONWiE – will be accepting a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Award for Science Promotion in Ottawa […]
Aerospace engineer Jonathan Hack, P.Eng., seeks to elevate the profile of Ontario’s engineers as OSPE’s new President and Chair
We are pleased to announce that as of our Annual General Meeting on May 4, Jonathan Hack, P.Eng., MBA, PMP®, has assumed the role of President and Chair of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). Jonathan, previously Vice Chair of OSPE’s Board of Directors, is eager to apply his extensive experience in the creation […]
Food for Thought: How do the Professional Experiences of Chefs and Engineers Compare?
This guest post was prepared by Shannon M. Pole, EIT, MNLP, a member of OSPE’s Women in Engineering Advocacy Committee (WEAC). This post reflects Shannon’s personal views and experience following her participation in a recent Women’s Executive Network event. On February 23rd, I attended a Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) breakfast event as a representative of […]
Highlights from OSPE’s 2017 General Assembly and Annual General Meeting
If you missed OSPE’s General Assembly (GA) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 4, 2017, below are some highlights to bring you up to speed. On several topics, the floor was open to members to provide feedback on the Society’s progress. If you weren’t able to attend in person and have questions or suggestions, […]
