It’s Time for a Culture Shift: Why allyship, equity, diversity & inclusion are the future of STEM
The following article was contributed by Dr. Thomas Duever, P.Eng., Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science at Ryerson University. As the byline and photo point out, I’m a white, […]
Student perspective: OSPE member Vanessa Raponi discusses diversity in engineering
The following opinion piece was contributed by Vanessa Raponi, an undergraduate student of Materials Engineering and Management at McMaster University. Vanessa has dedicated her undergraduate career to thoroughly exploring and […]
‘Amplifying’ the world of acoustical engineering
Based in Mississauga, Ontario, HGC Engineering is one of North America’s largest consulting engineering firms, specializing in acoustical engineering. While this is often considered a niche field, acoustical engineering amplifies […]
The ‘golden era of engineering’ in Ontario
The following piece was written in collaboration with OSPE member and former Board director William (Bill) Goodings, P.Eng., to highlight the pioneering work of Ontario engineers during the ‘golden era […]
Soundbites from three recent conferences on equity, diversity and inclusion
Research shows that achieving diversity and gender parity across sectors generates significant economic value, promotes innovation, improves decision-making and project results, and decreases unconscious bias. In an era of digital […]
Procurement Opportunity: Evaluate X-ray Installation Plans
The evaluation and approval of installation plans for X-ray machines —- Did you know, there are approximately 7,500 X-ray facilities in Ontario, which house approximately 30,000 X-ray machines? According to […]
We’ve celebrated 150 years of Canadian engineering & look forward to what lies ahead
As we reflect on 2017 and all of this year’s patriotic celebrations, it’s easy to appreciate why we have had so much to celebrate in honour of Canada 150. The […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]