New friends of OSPE: three new partnerships will expand our network
OSPE is excited to announce our partnerships with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – Toronto Section, Construction Specifications Canada and the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute! —- Meet […]
Hydrogen-based energy solutions for sustainable northern communities
The need for a complete energy storage solution is becoming more critical as renewable sources of energy continue to intermittently generate variable outputs of electricity, often with a mismatch in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Future of Work Just Ain’t What it Used to Be: Preparing Youth for Uncertainty
The following guest post was written by Andrew Do and Caitlin Cassie, Policy Advisors at the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship (BII+E). The future is hard to predict; one […]
We’re showing off what you do at three trade shows you don’t want to miss
Trade shows are a great way to efficiently communicate with colleagues of varying positions and roles, each working on or influencing different aspects of your field. Engineers use whole-systems thinking […]
OSPE celebrates Global Day of the Engineer!
National Engineering Month (NEM) may have recently come to a close, but it is safe to say that our celebration of the engineering profession never really ends. In fact, today, […]