Forging the way for innovation: Hamilton-based startup incubator supports young entrepreneurs
The following blog post was prepared in co-operation with The Forge and Chipsetter. With two workspaces, 39 active startups and two “graduated” business ventures currently generating over $1 million each in investments and sales (Nix Sensor Ltd. & iUGO Health), you don’t have to be great at math to see why a Hamilton-based startup accelerator […]
OSPE member Catherine Karakatsanis to be inducted into the Women’s Executive Network Top 100 Hall of Fame
“One of my first leadership volunteer opportunities was as Chair of OSPE’s Board of Directors, which was extremely rewarding. I have always been very proud of OSPE and my association with the organization.” – Catherine Karakatsanis Catherine Karakatsanis has been a trailblazer and active volunteer in the engineering community for over two decades. Professionally, Karakatsanis […]
Uncovering the beauty of Seneca College’s Cosmetic Science Co-op Program
Over the past several months on the blog, OSPE has examined the benefits of wage subsidies, graduate programs, and work integrated learning opportunities that help position engineering students and recent graduates for success in today’s competitive labour market. But what other options exist for those interested in complementing their engineering education, making a career change, […]
Digging up the truth on excess soil management
Soil as a resource, not a waste From roadwork construction in rural areas to the development of high rise condominiums and the upgrading of buried utilities in cities, today, most Ontarians do not have to look far to find examples of major infrastructure projects taking place in their communities. What may be less apparent to […]
Six Canadian Senate seats filled for Ontario – not one by an engineer
Six Canadian Senate seats filled for Ontario – not one by an engineer OSPE sends letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Since the wake of the Canadian Senate expenses scandal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made an effort to restore the Senate’s reputation as a sound and independent chamber of sober second thought by vowing […]
Larry Seeley, P. Eng., wins engineering profession’s top honour
Professional Engineers Gold Medal Larry Seeley, M.A.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng. Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Seeley Group Through a spectacular commitment to research, pursuit of innovative technologies and strong entrepreneurial skills, Dr. Larry Seeley has become an internationally recognized leader in developing successful mining and metallurgical processes, and profitable Canadian businesses. In 1971, Dr. Seeley […]
John T.W. Yeow, P.Eng., wins an Engineering Medal in the category of Engineering Excellence
John T.W. Yeow, Ph.D., P.Eng. Professor, Systems Design Engineering; Canada Research Chair in Micro/Nano Devices, University of Waterloo; President ARTsensing Inc. As one of Canada’s foremost researchers in microsystems and nanodevices, John Yeow is pioneering miniature devices and sensors that serve as building blocks for powerful medical instruments in the early diagnosis and treatment of […]
OSPE & Bullfrog Power support green energy projects across the country
The following post was prepared by Ron Seftel, CEO, Bullfrog Power. Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider, is proud to work with homes and businesses across the country to advance the growth of green energy. Since 2015, we have worked with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), helping them choose 100% green electricity […]
Congratulations to Vaughn Betz, P.Eng., for winning the Engineering Medal for Engineering Excellence
Vaughn Betz, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng. Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto Already a pioneer in the modernization of programmable chip technologies as his career was just beginning, Dr. Vaughn Betz has since revolutionized their use to allow engineers to rapidly create new hardware systems and realize their design visions. […]
George J. Anders, P.Eng., President of Anders Consulting, wins Engineering Medal for Engineering Excellence
George J. Anders, Ph.D., P.Eng. President, Anders Consulting; Adjunct Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto The contributions of George Anders to power engineering are recognized worldwide with the results of his work influencing today’s standards and applied in practical applications in industry. As a Canadian representative and a long-time co-convener of […]
