Engineering The Future
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.
Episodes
48 episodes
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 pol...
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Episode 48
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50:55
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 pol...
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Episode 47
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40:17
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 pol...
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Episode 46
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22:22
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 pol...
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Episode 45
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22:00
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 pol...
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Episode 44
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23:43
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...
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Episode 43
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59:12
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 Jero...
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Episode 42
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18:53
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 pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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32:49
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 disc...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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20:31
Episode 39: Fostering Diversity with Black Engineers of Canada
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 import...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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26:07
Episode 38: Nuclear Power: A Linchpin in the Fight Against Climate Change
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<...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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23:02
Episode 37: The Voice of Engineers - OSPE 2023 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 o...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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44:15
Episode 36: Engineering Your Financial Future
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, Mortgag...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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25:05
Episode 35: MP Nate Erskine-Smith - A Conversation with Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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19:59
Episode 34: MPP Ted Hsu - A Conversation with Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates
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 di...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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27:33
Episode 33: MP Yasir Naqvi - A Conversation with Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates
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 di...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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19:27
Episode 32: The Rise of Quantum Technology
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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31:46
Episode 31: Tech Stewardship (Part 2)
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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34:23
Episode 30: Tech Stewardship (Part 1)
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 Eng...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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21:38
Episode 29: Engineering a Solution to the Climate Crisis
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. S...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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36:53
Episode 28: Engineering Equity: A Conversation with Philip Asare
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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32:24
Episode 27: A Conversation with Engineers Canada's CEO Gerard McDonald
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 inte...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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14:30
Episode 26: Exploring Investing and Risk Management Profile
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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16:39
Episode 25: Ontario Provincial Election Debrief
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
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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26:11
Episode 24: Engineering Drives Ontario’s Economy - A conversation with OSPE CEO Sandro Perruzza
Host Jerome James, P.Eng., and OSPE CEO Sandro Perruzza discuss the impact engineering has on Ontario’s economy, what government policies OSPE will be focusing on after the provincial election and how OSPE members can get involved and make thei...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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16:14