Engineering The Future

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 initi...

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, Inclu...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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, Mo...

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 inc...

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 syst...

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-fr...

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 biases. Ayo hi...

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-changing in...

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 groundbrea...

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 also highlights...

This is Part One 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 Naqvi, Nate Erskin-S...

This is Part Two 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 Naqvi, Nate Erskin-S...

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 Naqvi, Nate Erskin...

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James explores the fascinating world of quantum technology and how it's poised to change the engineering industry.  Joined by guest Tina Deckker, a lawyer with a  master's degree in quantum computing, they delve into the future of this ground-breaking technology, from its potential to disrupt current cryptography to its impact on var...

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James continues his lively chat with Mark Abbott, director of the Engineering Change Lab at the Mars Discovery District in Toronto, on the value of tech stewardship. Jerome and Mark expand the discussion to include the role tech stewardship plays in aerospace, healthcare and manufacturing, as well as what government can do to encourage and sup...

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James explores the concept of tech stewardship and its importance in today's engineering landscape.  He is joined by Mark Abbott, a professional engineer and director of the Engineering Change Lab at the Mars Discovery District in Toronto. Mark discusses the strategies, challenges, and real-world examples of how engineers are taking on th...

Host Jerome James speaks with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, about the urgent climate crisis and the pivotal roles that both engineers and government must play in steering Ontario towards a sustainable future. Mr. Schreiner stresses the need for collaboration between engineers and government, to transform ideas into practical solutions, and outlines the Green Party's pr...

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James interviews Dr. Philip Asare, the assistant professor at the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice and Dean's Advisor on Black Inclusivity for the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Engineering. Dr. Asare grew up in Ghana and attended the University of Pennsylvania for his undergrad and masters...

Host Jerome James discusses a wide range of topics with Engineers Canada's CEO Gerard McDonald, including the value of the P.Eng license, the need for licensing in emerging engineering fields, and the role the regulator can play in helping internationally trained engineers enter the workforce.

Jerome James is joined by Amy Dietz-Graham, Senior Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager at National Bank Financial to explore investing and risk management profiles, encouraging investors to ask the right questions of their advisors.

Host Jerome James is joined by OSPE Taskforce members Pauline Watson & Nicholas Burgwin to discuss the recent Ontario Election and what this newly elected government means to the different sectors of the engineering profession