NEM2021 Lifelong Learning Kick-Off

Panel discussion with executive leadership around the importance of life-long learning for the engineering and technology community.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Baijul Shukla

Led by OACETT, OSPE & PEO

Theme Lifelong learning

Project Management Workshop

Deep dive into the six main features of Project Management and how they apply to, and are affected by engineering in the course of a construction build.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Robert Mattia

Led by OACETT Niagara Chapter

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Hyperloop Technology Discussion

Discussion of: ‘Aerodynamics: simulations & modelling’, ‘Mechatronics & design of parts’, and ‘Industrial design: non-physics tasks in a physics-first project’.

Time 1:30 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Laurence Robitaille

Led by OACETT Renfrew County Chapter & Transpod

Theme Future of Engineering

Youth Networking

GETSET – Guiding Explores Technology Scouting Explores Technology – This year’s theme is Climate Change

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Vince Le Faive

Led by OACETT London Chapter, PEO London Chapter, Western University Let's Talk Science Program

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Net-Zero Emissions Panel

Panel discussion focusing on how Canadians can achieve a prosperous net-zero emissions future with innovation and new technologies.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Anne-Marie Huynh

Led by Canadian Academy of Engineering

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

CET/CTech Panel Discussion

This discussion will highlight lifelong learning strategies used in professional practice to successfully navigate a rapidly changing work environment.

Time 4:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Sajjad Din

Led by OACETT Durham Chapter

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

STEAM Day Presentation & Discussion

Presentation of STEAM day projects from Linbrook School followed by a panel discussion including interdisciplinary professionals, parents and teachers.

Time 8:00 am EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Steve Cook

Led by Linbrook School

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Career Conversations with Engineering Professionals

Do you have a burning question for an engineering technologist? Get advice navigating your career, find out what success means through insights from real people.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Gail Willis

Led by OACETT Thunder Bay Chapter

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Technology Visit Program

Visit virtual technology businesses in the London area for students, professionals and the public to learn, network and link with local companies.

Time 2:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader George Biljan / Jane Clayburn

Led by PEO London Chapter, OSPE & WinAir (AV-BASESystems, Inc.)

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Women in Tech Panel with Q&A

Panel discussion from women in the technology industry sharing their experiences and offering advice and insight in a Q&A session.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Agnieszka Stopka / Niyosha Zafani Rad

Led by Seneca College

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Student & Professional Networking

Connecting college students in engineering and applied science technology, with resources, info and potential employers in a post-COVID workforce.

Time 10:00 am EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Scott Rivard

Led by OACETT Windsor-Essex Chapter

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Hackathon – Future City Kickoff

Hackathon kickoff event with Mr. Steve Sutherland from Trellis Transit

Time 4:30 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Daniel Cho

Led by PEO York Chapter - Education Committee

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Engineering Challenge for all Ages

Challenge for students from Grade 1 to recent Graduates to engage their engineering minds. Solve a problem and also demonstrate their understanding by explaining how.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Peter Jermolow

Led by OACETT York Chapter

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Interactive Networking Event

How to give and get constructive feedback with University students and PEO members through practicing essential skills and personal reflection.

Time 10:00 am EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Viet Le-The

Led by PEO Oakville Chapter

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Online Mathletics

Practice applying mathematics to solve engineering problems and learn more about the engineering profession for Grade 6, 7 & 8 students.

Time 1:00 pm EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Fereydoon Diba

Led by PEO Lake Ontario & Durham OACETT Chapters

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Diversity & Inclusion 101

An open discussion about EDI in Newfoundland & Labrador and nationally. After a short video we’ll have a great, open discussion.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Justin Haley

Led by Professional Engineers & Geoscientists Newfoundland & Labrador

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Panel on Women in Engineering

A panel of speakers who will share their experiences and career journeys in celebration of Women in Engineering, on International Women’s Day.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Janet Bedard

Led by Humber College

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Materials Management Seminar

A holistic overview of materials management implementation in a project setting. The must-have tools every engineering team needs for success.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Christine Harrison

Led by Christine Harrison

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Students’ Perspective on EDI

Students’ perspective on the current commitment and work that is being done for EDI across Canada by engineering students.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Matthew Tutty

Led by Canadian Federation of Engineering Students

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Breaking Barriers

Join OSPE as we explore gender barriers, role models, mentors, and how to introduce young girls to engineering.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Natasha Reid

Led by OSPE

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Energy Efficiency Workshop

This interactive workshop will provide a purposeful learning activity with the aim of improving knowledge, skills, and competencies related to energy efficiency.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Jason Wattleworth

Led by OACETT Toronto West Chapter

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Mentoring Women in Engineering

An interactive panel featuring women who have attained leadership roles within the profession focusing on lessons learned, tools and resources.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Anne-Marie Huynh

Led by Canadian Academy of Engineering

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Technology Visit Program

Visit virtual technology businesses in London area for students, professionals and the public to learn, network and link with local companies.

Time 2:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader George Biljan / Ewen Galbraith

Led by PEO London Chapter & OSPE & ZTR Control Systems

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Youth Design Challenge

Design thinking challenge for youth where they will address a social or environmental issue that is relevant to the local community in their everyday lives.

Time 4:30 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Andrea Hemmerich / Katherine Reilly / Lauren Folk

Led by Up4 The Challenge

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Female Engineering Panel Discussion

Discuss community, mutual success and personal/ professional development, with female engineers in various career stages, in a safe and open space.

Time 6:30 pm EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Ainhoa Negrín / Afsoon Soudi

Led by Society of Women Engineers Toronto

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Traditional Indigenous Technology

Learn how Indigenous ways of knowing and technology inspire innovation today and are key to sustainable responses to global challenges.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Randy Hermann, P.Eng.

Led by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Cold Climate Building Enclosures

The control of water vapour diffusion is a critical design consideration for building enclosure durability and occupant health in Northern Canada.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Tyler Heal

Led by Engineers Yukon

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Kids STEM Activity- Tall Tower Challenge

A virtual activity for grades K-4 students to work on an activity together building a straw tower using materials found at home/ a free kit to pick up from the London’s Children Museum. (https://www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca/)

Time 10:00 am EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Murray MacDonald

Led by PEO London Chapter & London Children's Museum

Theme Future of Engineering

Kids STEM Activity- Ship the Chip

A virtual activity for grades K-4 students to work on an activity together packaging a potato chip using materials found at home/ a free kit to pick up from the London’s Children Museum. (https://www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca/)

Time 1:00 pm EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Murray MacDonald

Led by PEO London Chapter & London Children's Museum

Theme Future of Engineering

Networking Panel & Conversations

Students and professionals connect around cutting edge technologies and career opportunities after a panel discussion, in break out rooms.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Mehrdad Tirandazian

Led by Centennial College

Theme College Challenge

Green Building Online Conference

Green building and land use keynotes from industry professionals, networking opportunities with academic and industry experts, and a student challenge.

Time 4:30 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Hussein Hassanali

Led by University of Waterloo & Engineers Without Borders and PEO Waterloo

Theme University Challenge

Networking Panel & Conversations

Experts from diverse backgrounds and aspiring engineering professionals chat about knowledge, skills, and ethical values required to work in engineering.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 180 minutes

Event Leader Macie Orrell

Led by Carleton Student Engineering Society

Theme University Challenge

Shoreline Protection Panel Discussion

A dynamic panel discussion about Civil Engineering with students and professionals discussing the unique world of Shoreline Protection.

Time 8:00 am EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Jacob Hunter

Led by St Clair College & OACETT Windsor-Essex

Theme College Challenge

Real Life Engineering Stories

A workshop for high school students considering engineering. Real life stories about what engineers do and what it’s like to be an engineering student!

Time 10:00 am EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Brittany Rabak

Led by Conestoga College & Grand River PEO Chapter

Theme University Challenge

Career Panel + Q&A

Join Chemical Engineering professionals and interdisciplinary professionals to discuss career pathways after graduation and beyond.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Peter Angelo

Led by Seneca College

Theme College Challenge

Ethics Panel & Networking

Discuss ethical leadership and the impact on the future in engineering. Open to high school & post-secondary students, alumni, and industry partners.

Time 2:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Lorie Blundon

Led by Durham College & School of Science and Engineering Technology & OACETT Durham

Theme Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Alumni Panel Discussion

Discuss professional opportunities and personal experiences to understand career paths, skills and certificates employers are looking for.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Karina Bree

Led by St. Lawrence College & OACETT Kingston Chapter

Theme College Challenge

Capstone Project Presentation

Students present their capstone projects to industry experts and they will be offered constructive feedback to take their learning and practice to the next level.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Viet Le-The

Led by PEO Oakville Chapter

Theme Student Challenge

Technology Visit Program

Visit virtual technology businesses in London area for students, professionals and the public to learn, network and link with local companies.

Time 2:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader George Biljan / Dr.Jozef Ociepa

Led by PEO London Chapter & OSPE & OCI Vacuum Microengineering Inc.

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Student Presentations & Panel

Engineering professors, professionals and students, showcase winning projects about how eng impacts society and eng achievements tackling COVID-19.

Time 4:30 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Damilola Fadiya

Led by McMaster Engineering Society

Theme University Challenge

Technology & SDG Panel

Meet entrepreneurs and learn about innovative technologies, their benefits and how they overlap with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Dorina Voynov

Led by Ontario Tech University & Engineers Without Borders Ontario Tech Chapter

Theme University Challenge

Career Panel + Q&A

Engineers, professors, and professionals from interdisciplinary fields talk about their careers, how they’ve contributed, and current issues.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Fareen Lavji

Led by Carleton University Women in Science and Engineering

Theme University Challenge

SDG Impact Challenge

Learn outside your comfort zone by collaborating with others from different faculties to solve real world problems that impact their surrounding environment.

Time 11:00 am EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Ruchi Hamal

Led by Global Spark, Global Engineering Week, University of Waterloo Chapter & Impact Alliance

Theme University Challenge

Engineering Design Challenge

24 hour design challenge with teams of students from different disciplines to solve real world problems with industry leaders judging panel.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 150 minutes

Event Leader Haiqa Tahir

Led by Ontario Tech University & Engineering Society

Theme University Challenge

Hyperloop Technology Discussion

Discussion of: ‘Aerodynamics: simulations & modelling’, ‘Mechatronics & design of parts’, and ‘Industrial design: non-physics tasks in a physics-first project’.

Time 11:00 am EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Laurence Robitaille

Led by OACETT Renfrew County Chapter & Transpod

Theme Future of Engineering

Intersections of Engineering & Development

Dive into the world of development. Get to know the meaning of impact investments, social entrepreneurship, and how this is shaping the future of engineering.

Time 5:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Lily Taylor-Stackhouse

Led by University of Guelph ChapterEngineers Without Borders Canada

Theme Future of Engineering

Sustainability Challenges in the Built Environment

Exploring New Challenges for Engineers Engaging with Sustainability in the Built Environment

Time 6:30 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Janet Bedard

Led by Martine Spinks, B.A., MSc. Ph.D. & Ali Hoss, PhD, P. Eng., CEM, CMVP

Theme Future of Engineering

Ocean Engineering Seminar

Expert panelists discuss how Canada may increase economic prosperity while meeting the constraints of a global climate change mitigation strategy.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Anne-Marie Huynh

Led by Canadian Academy of Engineering

Theme Future of Engineering

Kids STEM Activity

Students will learn about block coding and software engineering in an hour-long workshop using a virtual Microbit. This workshop is suitable for students in Grades 4-8 and no previous coding experience is needed. Please note: We have a maximum registration cap of 30 participants. If you apply after the cap you will be added to a waiting list and contacted directly.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Damilola Kadiri

Led by Western University Engineering Outreach

Theme Future of Engineering

SDG Impact Challenge

Closing Ceremony

Time 12:30 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Ruchi Hamal

Led by Global Spark, Global Engineering Week, University of Waterloo Chapter & Impact Alliance

Theme University Challenge

Get to know Deep River Nuclear

Past, present and future video of Nuclear in Deep River. A live discussion with industry professionals and elders in the Nuclear industry follows.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Bob Radenovic

Led by PEO Algonquin Chapter & RCSF

Theme Future of Engineering

Student Design Challenge

Join us to witness which student has built the strongest popsicle stick bridge in the epic Kingston PEO Chapter’s bridge busting competition!

Time 4:30 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Christina Klein

Led by PEO Kingston Chapter

Theme Future of Engineering

Panel on Engineering Ethics

How far is too far? Discuss the ethical implications of genome editing tools such as CRIPSR/Cas9 in research and clinical practices with a new generation.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Soomin Lee

Led by Pueblo Science

Theme Future of Engineering

Interactive Bridge Building Contest

Quinte jr & intermediate schools test their bridges with local experts. A lively discussion follows about the technical aspects with students, teachers and parents.

Time 9:30 am EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Panch Yogeswaran / Peter Zandbergen

Led by PEO Quinte Chapter

Theme Future of Engineering

Career Seminar

Youth are invited to a virtual seminar focused on STEM topics designed to inspire them to pursue the engineering profession.

Time 4:30 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Jame Tait

Led by PEO East Toronto Chapter

Theme Future of Engineering

Engineering, Technology & Society Discussion

Redefining the role of engineers and our understanding of the relationship between engineering, technology and society to help make the world a better place.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Matthew Tutty

Led by Canadian Federation of Engineering Students

Theme Future of Engineering

Young Inventors of Scarborough (YIS)

Featuring the winners of the YIS creative projects from grades 3-8 aspiring engineers’ with a discussion including established engineers, students, teachers and members.

Time 10:00 am EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Shinta Gragossian

Led by PEO Scarborough Chapter

Theme Future of Engineering

Online Mathletics

Students will be challenged to be active and creative in the use of mathematics through solving day-to-day scientific and engineering problems. This competition is open to all full-time Willowdale/Thornhill Region grades 9/10 students only.

Time 1:00 pm EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Alan Lam

Led by PEO Willowdale/Thornhill Chapter

Theme Interdisciplinary Professions

Circular Economy Challenge

Student teams investigate a product/process’ end of life. They propose solutions to reduce environmental impacts and improve their design to be more circular. This event is for University of Windsor undergraduate engineering students.

Other University/College undergrad students can compete by registering before Mar.17/21.

Time 4:00 pm EST

Duration 120 minutes

Event Leader Maha Elia

Led by PEO Windsor-Essex Chapter & University of Windsor

Theme Student Challenge

The Road to P.Eng

Open to undergrads, graduate students and EITs, learn how to get your engineering license after graduation and why you should become a P.Eng!

Time 8:00 am EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Tracey Caruana

Led by PEO

Theme National Perspectives

Conversation en français sur l’EDI

Plongez dans une conversation en français avec deux ingénieurs et une étudiante sur les possibilités infinies qu’offre la profession.

Heure : 12:00 pm EST

Durée : 60 minutes

ANIMATRICE DE L’ÉVÉNEMENT : Tifany Néron

ORGANISÉ PAR : Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

THÈME : Perspectives nationales

Fire Protection Keynote + Q&A

Join us for the Fire Protection Conference keynote address followed by a moderated Q&A. THis event is competing for the College Challenge.

Time 7:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Mike (Yujiao) Jiang

Led by Seneca Fire Protection Student Association & Seneca College of Applied Arts and Sciences

Theme College Challenge

Engineers’ Perspective of Organizational Behaviour

Leverage your technical skills and approach leadership to inspire, motivate, to adapt to changing demands in the workplace and get the results you seek.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Kim Dodds, P.Eng., MBA, CTBS

Led by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba

Theme National Perspectives

The Future of Lifelong Learning

Explore how and why learning is changing in the 21st Century, how it’s become essential to personal growth and career survival and what trends might come next.

Time 6:00 pm EST

Duration 90 minutes

Event Leader Michelle Malcolm-Francis

Led by OACETT

Theme National Perspectives

Professionalism in Engineering Discussion with Q&A

Consider the requirements of professional practice in Manitoba, Canada, and the USA & the laws governing the fields of engineering and geoscience.

Time 12:00 pm EST

Duration 60 minutes

Event Leader Grant Koropatnick, P.Eng., FEC

Led by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba

Theme National Perspectives