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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December 2, 2024Episode 4943 min

Episode 49: OSPE 2024 Year in Review

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 2024 and the exciting plans they have for 2025.Sandro highlights OSPE's commitment to empowering the engineering community through inclusive initiatives, professional development, and outreach to future engineers. The conversation also covers key topics such as energy resilience, equity in engineering, and OSPI’s efforts to support engineers in navigating the evolving job market.

November 1, 2024Episode 4850 min

Episode 48: SPOTLIGHT - OSPE's EDIA Task Force

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 part four of our series, we spotlight the work being done by OSPE's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Task Force. Host Jerome James, P.Eng. speaks with task force co-chairs Michelle Liu, P.Eng. and Shivani Nathu, P.Eng. about the task force's objectives, aimed at fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment for engineers in Ontario.Join us as we learn about OSPE's ongoing efforts to create meaningful change within the engineering profession in Ontario.

October 1, 2024Episode 4740 min

Episode 47: SPOTLIGHT - OSPE's Energy Task Force

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 part five of our series, we spotlight the work being done by OSPE's Energy Task Force. Host Jerome James speaks with task force chair Stephen Pepper, P.Eng. about the crucial role professional engineers play in developing clean and sustainable energy solutions and stresses the significance of their active participation in policy-making at all levels of government.

September 2, 2024Episode 4622 min

Episode 46: SPOTLIGHT - OSPE's Sustainable Cities Task Force

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 part five of our series, we spotlight the work being done by OSPE's Sustainable Cities Task Force. Host Jerome James, P.Eng. speaks with task force chair Carl Bodimeade, P.Eng., who shares insights on promoting responsible urban development in Ontario and the key priorities in creating environmentally friendly communities.Tune in now to learn more about the important work being done to create sustainable cities for future generations.

August 1, 2024Episode 4522 min

Episode 45: SPOTLIGHT - OSPE's Climate Crisis Task Force

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 part two of our series, we spotlight the work being done by OSPE's Climate Crisis Task Force. Host Jerome James speaks with task force chair Geoff Sheffrin about important work being done to advocate for sustainable solutions and influence government policy to combat climate change in Ontario.From EV infrastructure to green hydrogen, tune in to learn how engineers can leverage their skills to contribute to a greener future.

July 8, 2024Episode 4423 min

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

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 Force. Host Jerome James speaks with task force chair Beatrice Sze, who shares her insights on the groundbreaking work being done to advance research, innovation, and technological excellence within the engineering profession. From artificial intelligence to clean technology, discover the key initiatives and projects the Task Force is currently working on, and the promising emerging technologies they are monitoring.

June 6, 2024Episode 4359 min

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

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, Manasi Kaushik, Montana Wilson, and Emily Pepper, as they discuss the importance of increasing the percentage of women in engineering, what challenges still exist, and what actionable steps need to be taken to achieve the 30 by 30 goal. Panelists:- Marilyn Powers, Dean of Engineering & Technology at Conestoga College- Manasi Koushik, VP of Sustainability, Quality & Community at the Dexterra Group- Montana Wilson, is the CEO of GRIT Engineering Inc. - Emily Pepper, Materials and Heritage Engineer at Arup

April 29, 2024Episode 4218 min

Episode 42: Procurement Power - Fostering Diversity in Engineering

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, diversity and inclusion in engineering services in Ontario.Sandro shares some valuable insights from a recent OSPE research study, funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada, on the current state of EDI in engineering, including examples of effective EDI policies, such as Quality Based Selection (QBS), pay equity programs, mentorship, and sponsorship initiatives.Read the Research Report Here:https://ospe.on.ca/advocacy/leveraging-public-sector-procurement-policies-to-expand-opportunities-for-women-in-engineering/

April 1, 2024Episode 4232 min

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

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 efficient HVAC systems.From heat pumps to thermal storage technologies and everything in between, join us as we explore how engineers are driving environmental progress through innovative solutions.

March 4, 2024Episode 4020 min

Episode 40: Championing Diversity - A Conversation with EngiQueers Canada

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 with queer-friendly engineering companies, inspiring young 2SLGBTQ+ students to pursue engineering careers, and the ongoing efforts to advance equity in the profession.