Jan Andrysek, P.Eng., Wins an Engineering Medal in the Research & Development Category

Dr. Jan Andrysek, MASc., PhD, P.Eng. Scientist, Bloorview Research Institute Dr. Jan Andrysek, a scientist at Bloorview Research Institute (at Holland Bloorview) and an assistant professor at the Institute of […]
Maximilian Albert Thomas Mantha, P.Eng., wins an Engineering Medal in the Category of Young Engineer

Maximilian Albert Thomas Mantha, P.Eng., MBA Vice President, Area Manager, EllisDon Toronto Civil and Looby Construction Currently the youngest vice president in any of EllisDon’s organizations, Max Mantha has risen […]
Dawn Storage: digging into 75 years of growth and innovation

The following guest post was contributed by Union Gas as part of OSPE’s celebration of Canadian engineering innovation for #Canada150. Seventy-five years ago, Union Gas pioneered the use of underground […]
Which #WomeninSTEM will you honour on Ada Lovelace Day?

Ada Lovelace Day shines a light on inspirational women in STEM. Founded in 2009 by UK social media pioneer Suw Charman-Anderson, October 10th marks Ada Lovelace Day – an international […]
“Navigating the glass obstacle course”

If you work in science, technology, engineering or math, chances are you’ve heard the “leaky pipeline” metaphor at one time or another. The “pipeline” metaphor is often used to illustrate […]
Network like a pro at these upcoming trade shows

We all know that networking is a critical part of professional development and career advancement, but in today’s digital age, many of us have become accustomed to networking online through […]
Go Green: How to reduce your ecological footprint when travelling

The following guest post was contributed by Choice Hotels Canada. The travel industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and with rapid growth comes an environmental […]
Trash to treasure: A case study in international solid waste management

“Wherever there are human beings there is garbage. And wherever there is garbage there is a need for a Solid Waste Expert. A huge part of my professional life has […]
Two Laurentian University students aim to unite the global engineering community through storytelling

The following blog post was submitted by Harsh Brahmbhatt, a second year mechanical engineering student, and Rosalie Bruneau, a second year chemical engineering student, from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. […]
Member profile: Mining engineer Vic Pakalnis, P.Eng., unearths the innovative potential of Canada’s mining sector

Vic Pakalnis, P.Eng., is a mining engineer, dedicated OSPE member, and President & CEO of MIRARCO Mining Innovation at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. He is also the Associate Vice […]