Engineering The Future

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Engineering The Future is the official podcast for the member and advocacy body that serves Ontario’s engineering community, known as the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). Hosted by OSPE Board member and engineer Jerome James, P.Eng., Engineering The Future offers a wealth of information to engineers at all levels of their career. Episodes will delve into issues impacting the profession through discussions with industry, government, and academic changemakers. The podcast is recorded in Ontario, Canada and will be an invaluable resource for any engineer or professional tied to the STEM industry.

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Episode 44: SPOTLIGHT - OSPE's Research and Innovation Task Force

Jul 08 2024 23 mins  
At OSPE, advocacy is our cornerstone, driving us to create change and progress within the engineering community. To fulfill this commitment, we've established five task forces, each focused on conducting research and providing policy recommendations in areas critical to engineers in Ontario.In this episode, we spotlight the work being done by OSPE's Research and Innovation Task For

Episode 43 "30 by 30" Bridging the Engineering Gender Gap

Jun 06 2024 59 mins  
This episode of Engineering the Future celebrates Women in Engineering Month with a special panel discussion on the engineering gap in Canada and the 30 by 30 Initiative, a commitment by Engineers Canada to raise the percentage of women who are newly licensed engineers to 30 percent by the year 2030. Join host Jerome James and a panel of distinguished engineers: Marilyn Powers, Man

Episode 42: Procurement Power - Fostering Diversity in Engineering

Apr 29 2024 18 mins  
Despite progress, challenges persist in achieving equity for underrepresented groups like women, racialized persons, and individuals with disabilities in engineering.In this special episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James is joined by Sandro Perruzza, CEO of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, to explore the link between procurement policies and equity, dive

Episode 41: Innovations in Heating and Cooling - Engineering a Greener Tomorrow

Apr 01 2024 32 mins  
In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James delves into the vital role engineers play in advancing eco-friendly heating and cooling systems to combat climate change. Joined by Yannick Trottier, a professional engineer specializing in building decarbonization, they explore sustainability in homes, the benefits of retrofitting, and key design considerations for effic

Episode 40: Championing Diversity - A Conversation with EngiQueers Canada

Mar 04 2024 20 mins  
In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James speaks with Emily Barnes, president of EngiQueers Canada, about the challenges and progress of the 2SLGBTQ+ engineering community. They discuss the origins of EngiQueers Canada, the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, and the role of allyship in driving positive change. Emily shares insights on working w

Episode 39: Fostering Diversity with Black Engineers of Canada

Feb 16 2024 26 mins  
In this special Black History Month episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James speaks with Ayo Abiola, Director of Communications for Black Engineers of Canada (BEC). Together they discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion within the Canadian engineering community and the role BEC plays in fostering an environment where black engineers can excel without societal b

Episode 38: Nuclear Power: A Linchpin in the Fight Against Climate Change

Dec 29 2023 23 mins  
In this episode, host Jerome James, P.Eng. discusses the untapped potential of nuclear power in Ontario's energy landscape. He is joined by Matthew Mairinger, P.Eng., president of the North American Young Generation in Nuclear, who shares insights on how the perception of nuclear power has evolved over the years and its current role in the fight against climate change. From game-ch

Episode 37: The Voice of Engineers - OSPE 2023 Year in Review

Dec 11 2023 44 mins  
In this special year-end episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James speaks with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers' CEO Sandro Perrzuzza. Together, they review the incredible work OSPE has done on behalf of engineers in 2023 and the exciting plans they have for 2024.From advocacy task forces and working groups that are reshaping the engineering landscape, to gr

Episode 36: Engineering Your Financial Future

Nov 29 2023 25 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the impact of rising interest rates on families in Ontario and explore financial strategies that engineers should consider in the current market. Host Jerome James is joined by Matthew Pickering, Mortgage Development Manager at National Bank, who provides practical advice and discusses the importance of building flexibility into mortgage loans. Matthew a

Episode 35: MP Nate Erskine-Smith - A Conversation with Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates

Oct 31 2023 19 mins  
This is Part Three of a special three-part episode. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers invited all four candidates for Leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party to share their vision of the future of the province and to discuss the vital role engineers and organizations like OSPE can play in shaping that future. We are delighted to be joined by three of them: MPs Yasir Naq