Engineering The Future

Host Jerome James, P.Eng., sits down with Réjeanne Aimey, P.Eng., President & Chair of OSPE, to discuss diversity & inclusion in engineering, the Black Lives Matter anti-racism movement, and OSPE’s newest initiative, Engineering for Change.

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.

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.

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.

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 highlights the challenges black engineers face in the industry, including engineering students, and the work of BEC in providing networking, mentoring, training, and development opportunities to address these challenges. In addition, he emphasizes that a collective effort is required to build a more inclusive engineering community in Canada, and the role organizations like the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) can play in that effort.