Over these past months the COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc across the world and has forced us to create new definitions of everyday life. When it comes to education, our institutions are changing too – specifically through online and distance learning. As parents, students and educators across all levels adjust to ‘the new normal’ oneRead more about 10 Characteristics of a Lifelong Learner[…]

Preparations for #NEM2021 are well underway! Is it just us or did the month of October fly by? Over the last month we have been busy spreading the word about National Engineering Month 2021 and in this post we’ll be sharing the latest update as to how things have been coming along.  Working alongside ourRead more about Update on Ontario National Engineering Month 2021[…]

National Engineering Month is back! Applications for #NEM2021 Ontario are now open and we are looking for event leaders to run online Zoom events designed for learning outcomes. In these times of great adaptation, nothing is as powerful as practicing how to learn and expanding our perspectives as a community. This year we’re excited toRead more about Lifelong learning takes the stage at #NEM2021[…]

As this unique National Engineering Month draws to a close, we reflect on the resilience, brilliance and kindness of our community. We knew #NEM2020 would be different – for the first time in years, we announced new strategic priorities: EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion), ethics and ethical leadership and lifelong learning. NEM organizers rose toRead more about Thank you![…]

What happens next? COVID-19 has demanded unprecedented responses from governments, organizations and individuals. We are making collective decisions to stay home and practice social distancing to protect those most vulnerable in our society. We are helping neighbors access essential goods through donations, sharing and grocery deliveries. We are thinking and acting as a community, andRead more about Opportunity for a better reboot[…]