Engineering The Future

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 priorities for clean energy promotion and greenhouse gas reduction.

The episode also explores the green economy's potential to generate innovation and jobs, and the need to integrate social justice into climate policies, to ensure equal access to clean energy solutions for vulnerable communities.

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 in electrical engineering. He was compelled to pursue electrical engineering after he questioned why prosthetics didn’t connect with the brain in the same way natural limbs do.

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

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 their voices heard. 

Host Jerome James speaks with incoming OSPE President and Chair Dr. Marilyn Powers. P.Eng., about her vision for the future of OSPE.

On this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with Geoff Sheffrin, P.Eng., and why he believes engineers should be more invested in the fight against climate change. 

On this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with MPP Deepak Anand, MPP for Mississauga-Malton and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. In this episode, MPP  Anand will explore the recent changes in engineering license requirements, specifically no longer needing 12 months of Canadian work experience.

On this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with Pierre Lebel, President and Chief Results Officer, Rzultz Consulting. Today, Pierre is going to discuss leadership (and management ) trends, and more specifically, how these play out in the field of engineering.