
In March, the engineering profession opened its doors to show how engineers open doors!
Over one hundred events took place during National Engineering Month at higher education institutions, engineering companies, and industry organizations across Canada. From doors open events to design competitions, from hands-on activities to exhibitions and workshops, the engineering profession invited you in to discover the future that engineers are building. Check out the full list of events that took place in March in the national calendar below.
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If you’re a higher education institution, engineering company, or industry organization hosting a doors open event during National Engineering Month, tell us about it by filling out this form. We’ll include your event in the national calendar of doors open events.
- February 2025
- February 2025
Water for the World workshops
The Water for the World workshops are presented every year around the GTA and bring together, Professional Engineers, EIT's, Engineering University students and middle and high school students to explore the issues around global clean water access. The workshop uses a filter building exercise to demonstrate the global challenges.
- In-person | Toronto

Professional Development Event: Liability in the Modern World for Engineers
The Carleton Engineering Graduate Student Association (CEGSA) invites graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering and Design to join us for an evening of discussion with Steve Panciuk, Senior Vice President at Marsh Canada Limited’s National Construction Practice.
- In-person | Ottawa

- March 2025
- March 2025
Building Bridges: Empowering Hispanic Girls & Moms in STEM
Building Bridges is a 6-week mentorship program designed to introduce Hispanic girls (ages 8-15) to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) while fostering a strong bond with their mothers or female guardians. Through hands-on activities, mentorship from industry professionals, and interactive learning experiences, participants gain confidence, problem-solving skills, and exposure to engineering and technology fields.
- In-person | Edmonton

Capsules des personnes diplômées de la Faculté d’ingénierie de l’Université de Moncton.
Capsules des personnes diplômées de la Faculté d’ingénierie de l’Université de Moncton.
- Virtual

UofT BrailleMap
This month-long project is dedicated to improve campus accessibility! There are no official meetings, but updates and communication will be posted.
- In-person | Toronto

Bay Works Virtual Job Fair
Discover your Next Career Move: Join our Virtual Job Fairs & Explore Exciting Opportunities in North Bay.
- Learn more about North Bay
- Connect with local employers
- Share your profile, resume and relevant experience
Register to attend one or more of the job fairs that relate to your experience, education, and career path.
- Virtual

The Iron Ring at 100: A New Era for the Calling of an Engineer
Kick off National Engineering Month 2025 with a celebration of the centennial of the Iron Ring and the unveiling of the newly modernized Calling of an Engineer.
- Virtual

Life Cycle Assessment of Products and Services
Join this virtual seminar to participate and learn about the Life Cycle Assessment!
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a powerful decision-making tool that helps engineers, service providers, policymakers, and researchers evaluate the environmental impacts of products, processes, and systems.
- Virtual

Learn to Code a Combination Lock with Micro:bit | Grades 5-7
During this online workshops presented on YouTube Live, students will learn how to code a combination lock with a micro:bit. The goal is to get the user to input the correct sequence of button A and B to reveal a secret code.
- Virtual

Micro:bit - Coder une Cadenas à Combinaison
Au cours de cet atelier en ligne présenté sur YouTube Live, les élèves apprendront à coder un cadenas à combinaison avec un micro:bit. L'objectif est d'amener l'utilisateur à trouver la séquence correcte des boutons A et B pour révéler un code secret.
- Virtuel

Fuel iX – TELUS Digital’s Enterprise GenAI SaaS
Fuel iX is TELUS Digital’s new enterprise generative AI platform for focus, flow and joy. This presentation will introduce you to the core components of Fuel iX, showcase leading edge Generative AI features, and demonstrate how you can leverage Fuel iX to improve your day-to-day work processes.
- Virtual

Canadian Food Engineering Conference
Building on the success of the inaugural Guelph Food Engineering Conference in 2023, CFEC 2025 takes this dynamic platform to the national stage. Hosted by the University of Guelph—one of Canada’s top-ranked institutions for Food Science and Technology—this event continues to push the boundaries of food innovation, fostering collaboration between academia and the food industry.
- In-person | Guelph

Engineering the Future : WIE inspire, WIE Empower High School Conference 2025
Join us for an empowering STEM conference featuring interactive workshops led by industry leaders. Discover the world of engineering, get all your questions answered, and connect with like-minded high school students interested in STEM.
This event is a woman-focused event that intends an inclusive definition of women. We welcome all women, including trans women and those who are nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and anyone who identifies as a woman in a way that is significant to them.
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- In-person | Montreal

Fireside Chat: Practical tips towards finding your highest excitement
Isn’t life actually, just one big ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ story? Decisions. Choices. Actions.
Join the Recent Engineering Alumni Council in conversation with Waterloo Engineering alum, Lisa Tong (BASc ’01, chemical engineering), who recently published her book Hello (World) Me: The most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself, a personal self-guided coach to self, awareness, understanding, and choices — to creating the life YOU want.
- Virtual

Spotlight on Local Innovation - 2025
In support of Engineers Canada's 30x30 Initiatives to support an engage and attract women to the engineering profession, each year, Engineers Nova Scotia plans our Spotlight on Local Innovation, where we invite three professional engineers who are working on impactful engineering projects and who are also women. The entire engineering community is invited to celebrate our speakers (who recognize as women) and the projects that they are working on.
- In-person | Halifax

Egg Drop
Participants will build a contraption to protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height. They’ll only use eco-friendly materials like cardboard or paper scraps. This activity shows how creative designs can help protect the environment by using less waste.
Join us to participate in the Egg Drop Activity!
Conestoga College – Fountain Street Campus 850 Fountain St S, Cambridge, ON
- In-person | Cambridge

FutureWave 2025 - Hybrid Event
FutureWave is TECHNATION’s annual hybrid event exploring the future of the tech workforce in Canada. Taking place during Work-Integrated Learning month in March, this conference invites diverse voices in the tech space and beyond to discuss ways in which we can support our future leaders with experiential learning opportunities. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program.
- In-person | Edmonton

APEGS Awards Banquet
Join us this March for an unforgettable evening celebrating the groundbreaking achievements of Saskatchewan's engineers and geoscientists.
This formal affair will honor those whose innovative contributions have not only shaped our province but have also made a significant impact on the nation. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a night filled with inspiration, recognition, and fellowship.
- Hybrid | Saskatchewan

Poetry Generator with Scratch! | Grades 2-6
In this online workshop presented on YouTube Live, students will use coding to build a poem with Scratch, using a poetry generator suggesting words that rhyme. Scratch is a visual programming language that allows users to create interactive games, stories, and animation.
- Virtual

Engineering Week Morning Technical Session – Low Impact Development
Are you passionate about sustainable engineering practices? Join the Niagara Engineering Week Committee for a Morning Technical Session at Club Roma to delve into the world of Low Impact Development.
- In-person | St. Catharines

2025 Niagara Engineering Week Luncheon
Join the Niagara Engineering Week Commitee for their annual luncheon during Engineering Week at Club Roma! This event is a great opportunity to network with fellow engineers and industry professionals.
- Virtual | St. Catharines

Lacrosse with Emerging Professionals: Thunderbirds vs Toronto Rock
It's Friday night at The Nest, and your Emerging Professionals committee are looking to help you experience all the action with your fellow emerging professionals. Join us for a networking event at 6 pm at ORSO Pub (1859 Brunswick St, Halifax) to socialize and enjoy light appetizers before the game. After the networking session, we’ll head over together to the Scotiabank Centre to catch the thrilling Thunderbirds game. Please let the committee know that you will be attending the social event.
- In-person | Halifax

Générateur de poésie avec Scratch! | 2e à 6e année
Dans cet atelier en ligne présenté sur YouTube Live, les élèves utiliseront le codage pour créer un poème avec Scratch, en utilisant un générateur de poésie qui suggèrent des mots qui riment. Scratch est un langage de programmation visuel qui permet aux utilisateurs de créer des jeux interactifs, des histoires et des animations.
- Virtual

Acing an Interview Workshop
This session is open to University of Alberta Engineering students and alumni ONLY.
Specifically designed for engineering students, this workshop will walk you through key strategies to help you stand out as a top candidate before, during, and after an interview. We’ll cover best practices for answering traditional, behavioral, and technical interview questions, so you can confidently tackle commonly challenging questions like:
"Tell us about yourself."
"What’s your starting salary expectation?"
"Why should we hire you?"
- In-person | Edmonton

Créez un jeu de pendu avec JavaScript!
Au cours de cet atelier en ligne présenté sur YouTube Live, les élèves apprendront à coder un jeu de pendu en utilisant javascript.
- Virtuel

Create a Hangman Game with JavaScript!
In this online workshop presented on YouTube Live, students will learn how to code a hangman game using javascript.
- Virtual

Job Search Programs and Services for Foreign-Trained Engineering Professionals
Job searching as an internationally trained engineering professionals comes with unique challenges, including foreign credential recognition, understanding local codes and standards, navigating career pathways, building industry connections, and, most importantly, the professional licensing process. This session will offer valuable information on programs designed to help overcome these obstacles and provide an opportunity to engage with an industry professional.
- Virtual

Discover U of T Engineering
Join this special online presentation led by the University of Toronto’s Engineering Recruitment staff, The first 30 minutes will be an overview of our Engineering programs, opportunities, academic requirements and community. Afterwards, there will be an interactive period led by an Engineering Recruitment Officer, where they will answer any questions about applying to and studying at U of T Engineering.
- Virtual

Writing an Effective Resume Workshop
This session is open to University of Alberta Engineering students and alumni ONLY.
Are you applying to numerous jobs but not landing any interviews? Your resume is key to unlocking opportunities.
Learn tips and strategies that will help you create a resume that best showcases your qualifications for engineering roles, and aligns with the position being targeted. Specifically, we’ll cover:
what to include, how to write skill statements, formatting do’s and don’ts, and other best practices to help your application land in the 'to be considered' pile.
- In-person | Edmonton

Teach the Geek to Speak: Public Speaking for Engineers
This session is designed specifically for professional engineers who want to sharpen their public speaking skills and deliver their technical knowledge with confidence and clarity, ensuring their expertise resonates with diverse audiences. To empower engineers to enhance their public speaking skills, enabling them to deliver clear, engaging, and impactful technical presentations.
- Virtual

Empowering Futures: A Centennial Networking Night
The Networking Night unites Centennial’s community-students, alumni, and industry specialists in biotechnology and food science. Attendees will engage in one-on-one interactions, explore career paths, and review student project showcases, fostering growth and learning. Pre-event webinars will prepare students to ask insightful questions and maximize engagement. This event bridges education and industry, empowering participants to connect, collaborate, and grow in their fields.
- Virtual | Scarborough

Up4 The Challenge: Harnessing Diversity to Drive Innovation in Engineering and Technology
Engineering and technology teams thrive on conceptual creativity. Without diversity, teams may miss key insights; creating biased work and overlooking opportunities for innovation. Inclusive design flourishes through diverse perspectives, revealing blind spots and inspiring new ideas.
- Virtual

2025 Capstone Design Symposium
Welcome to the 2025 Capstone Design Symposium at the University of Waterloo! Throughout the academic year, teams of students have collaborated to tackle real-world challenges, applying their knowledge and creativity to engineer solutions that make a difference. From cutting-edge technology to sustainable designs, our students have pushed the boundaries of engineering excellence.
- Virtual | Waterloo

FIRST Robotics Waterloo Regional Competition
The FIRST Robotics Waterloo Regional Competition brings teams of Ontario's brightest high school students to the University of Waterloo campus to battle head-to-head with student-designed, remote-controlled robots. Built from scratch, these five-foot tall, 140-pound robots compete in high intensity robo-sports.
PAC - Physical Activities Complex
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON
- In-person | Waterloo

Networking for Success Workshop
This session is open to University of Alberta Engineering students and alumni ONLY.
Whether you're preparing for a formal networking event or informal networking opportunities, this session is for you!
This workshop will offer helpful insight into what networking is (hint: it's not as scary as you think), why it's important at all stages of your career, how to build one with intention, and how to be prepared for any networking opportunity.
Join us and learn how to build your professional network and make finding your next opportunity as easy as possible.
- In-person | Edmonton

NEM - Trivia Night 2025
Trivia Night at Dalhousie University is a fun and interactive event that mixes a trivia competition with a casual pizza social. It's a great chance for students, faculty, and Engineers Nova Scotia registrants to connect and network in a relaxed setting! The trivia rounds will cover engineering-themed questions along with general knowledge topics, offering something for everyone and keeping it lively and engaging. Enjoy free pizza, and chill in a fun, relaxed atmosphere!
- In-person | Halifax

Kaster-Marcoux Pecha Kucha Showcase
This event will invite teams of 3-4 students to consider challenge related to the triple planetary crisis (climate change, loss of nature, pollution) and how their field of engineering can contribute to a solution. The emphasis will be on “engineers finding real solutions to real problems without creating future problems”.
- In-person | Frederiction

Racing Car Competition
Join us as we work together to build a car from every-day household materials.
We will learn about how cars work, and we will then partake in a friendly competition.
- In-person | Toronto

Pi Day (Times Vary by University)
Pi Day is a special networking event that celebrates Pi Day while providing an opportunity for undergraduate engineering students to connect with both young and experienced professionals. Each Associated University (AU) across Nova Scotia will host a Pi Day event, offering pizza (""pie"") in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
- In-person | Halifax

Pi Day - Cape Breton University
Pi Day is a special networking event that celebrates Pi Day while providing an opportunity for undergraduate engineering students to connect with both young and experienced professionals. Each Associated University (AU) across Nova Scotia will host a Pi Day event, offering pizza (""pie"") in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
- Virtual | Halifax

Pi Day - Saint Mary's University
Pi Day is a special networking event that celebrates Pi Day while providing an opportunity for undergraduate engineering students to connect with both young and experienced professionals. Each Associated University (AU) across Nova Scotia will host a Pi Day event, offering pizza (""pie"") in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
- In-person | Halifax

Pi Day - St.FX University
Pi Day is a special networking event that celebrates Pi Day while providing an opportunity for undergraduate engineering students to connect with both young and experienced professionals. Each Associated University (AU) across Nova Scotia will host a Pi Day event, offering pizza (""pie"") in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
- Virtual | Halifax

Pi Day - Dalhousie Agricultural Campus (Truro)
Pi Day is a special networking event that celebrates Pi Day while providing an opportunity for undergraduate engineering students to connect with both young and experienced professionals. Each Associated University (AU) across Nova Scotia will host a Pi Day event, offering pizza (""pie"") in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
- In-person | Halifax

Pi Day - Acadia University
Pi Day is a special networking event that celebrates Pi Day while providing an opportunity for undergraduate engineering students to connect with both young and experienced professionals. Each Associated University (AU) across Nova Scotia will host a Pi Day event, offering pizza (""pie"") in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
- In-person | Halifax

Pi Day - Dalhousie Sexton Campus
Pi Day is a special networking event that celebrates Pi Day while providing an opportunity for undergraduate engineering students to connect with both young and experienced professionals. Each Associated University (AU) across Nova Scotia will host a Pi Day event, offering pizza (""pie"") in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
- In-person | Halifax

The 30th Annual Bridge Building Contest
March is National Engineering Month. Each year, Canadians coast to coast take part in various activities to increase awareness of the importance of engineering in our everyday lives and to encourage young people to consider engineering as their career choice. The 30th Annual Bridge Building & Artwork Contests will be taking place on Friday, March 14th at Royalty Crossing Mall, beginning at 4:30pm.
The 30th Annual Bridge Building Contest will be taking place at Royalty Crossing Mall on Friday, March 14th, beginning at 4:30pm.
- In-person | Charlottetown

Engineering Outreach - High School Drop-in Workshop
Join Engineering Outreach on Friday, March 14th for a drop in STEM activity for high school students! Students will complete a series of STEM challenges to unlock a secret code. Two workshop times are available.
- In-person | Waterloo

2025 High School Design Competition
Join us for the second annual High School Design Competition! Grade 10-12 students will put their engineering skills to the test and compete for fabulous prizes!
In this year's competition, participants have been challenged to design an apparatus that can launch bean bags for accuracy and distance, in the style of the backyard game cornhole.
- In-person | Prince George

2nd Annual National Engineering Month Mentor-to-Mentee Connection
The 2nd Annual National Engineering Month Mentor-to-Mentee Connection, hosted by the Black Engineers of Canada (BEC) in partnership with the PEO London Chapter, is a dynamic event designed to bridge the gap between seasoned professionals and aspiring or transitioning engineers.
- In-person | London

Engineering Discipline Meet & Greet
Taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, this event will provide both public and high school students an opportunity to learn more about the unique engineering discipline. It will be run during College Royal, making it a great time to explore the University of Guelph’s (UoG) campus! Each discipline (or pair of) will be hosting a station around the UoG Engineering building. Staffed with students, faculty and industry professionals, we will lead guests through an interactive display and answer questions. Attendees will receive a passport to record findings at each station.
- In-person | Guelph

Artwork Contest
The theme for this year's contest is "There's a Place for You in Engineering"
Royalty Crossing Mall, Charlottetown, PEI. 670 University Ave, Charlottetown.
- In-person | Charlottetown

Escape, Engineer, Explore: A Day in Steam
A full-day camp for Grade 6 to Grade 9 students to try on different engineering hats and explore careers in STEAM. Whether you love science, art, or just trying new things, this camp is your chance to explore, create, and have a blast.
- Virtual | Charlottetown

Lego Engineering Challenge
Teams will use Lego bricks to create something that makes life easier for people with disabilities, like ramps or simple tools. The goal is to think about how engineering can help everyone and make spaces more inclusive.
- In-person | Cambridge

Building Tomorrow’s Grid: Engineering Ontario’s Energy Future
Join us during National Engineering Month for an in-depth exploration of Ontario’s evolving energy infrastructure, current landscape and future requirements. As the province’s energy sector requires increased capacity, this session highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of sustainable development and how our industry will support these demands.
- Virtual

How to build an Arduino Colour-Mixing Lamp!
In this online workshop presented on YouTube Live, students will use a tri-coloured LED and 3 photoresistors to create a lamp that smoothly changes colours depending on the external lighting conditions.
- Virtual

Construisez une lampe Arduino avec des couleurs changeantes! 7e à 9e année
Dans cet atelier en ligne présenté sur YouTube Live, les élèves utiliseront une LED tricolore et trois photorésistances pour créer une lampe qui change doucement de couleur en fonction des conditions d'éclairage extérieures.
- Virtuel

Decode AI: Build the Most Creative AI-Powered App in 2 Hours
The event encourages students to build simple mobile, web, or desktop applications that use AI to address societal challenges. Using APIs of existing LLMs, participants will build applications with real-world impact using any programming language.
- Virtual

Discover U of T Engineering
Join this special online presentation led by the University of Toronto’s Engineering Recruitment staff, The first 30 minutes will be an overview of our Engineering programs, opportunities, academic requirements and community. Afterwards, there will be an interactive period led by an Engineering Recruitment Officer, where they will answer any questions about applying to and studying at U of T Engineering.
- Virtual

Sweat & Sip Spin Class
“We don’t spin. We ride.” From a perfectly curated playlist to the theatrical lighting and sound system, this class is truly a party on a bike. Beat classes feature high-intensity cardio, rhythm-based choreography and upper-body weights. This full-body workout will take you on a physical and emotional journey. PLEASE NOTE: This class may involve flashing lights, if you have a medical condition or aversion to flashing lights please let our staff know!
Hosted by the Emerging Professionals committee. The class will be followed by light refreshments.
- In-person | Halifax

National Engineering Month Open House
Open House showcasing the various engineering departments that make up Infrastructure Development at the City of Vaughan and the amazing work they do, including construction projects, new roads, innovations with AI and robots. Students from neighboring high schools are also invited to participate in a Bridge Breaking Contest where the winner will receive a trophy and a photo with the Mayor. There will be lots of give aways, a snack bar and a raffle.
- Hybrid | Vaughan

2025 Engineering Student Experience Showcase
In celebration of National Engineering Month, the Faculty of Engineering invites you to meet our Engineering student competition teams and societies. You'll have the opportunity to explore their innovative designs developed in a collaborative work space, and learn how these teams and societies are preparing students to one day make a big impact on our society as modern engineers.
- In-person | Halifax

Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Indoor Air Quality
The event will explore the intersection of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and sustainability. Attendees will deepen their understanding of IAQ, key air contaminants, and the bottleneck effect caused by limitations of traditional filters. They will also learn about innovations driving more sustainable and efficient solutions for healthy indoor air, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate their careers in this evolving field and adapt to the rapidly changing environmental landscape.
- Virtual

Emerging Trends in Information Technology
Our workshops provide attendees with unparalleled opportunities for learning, career navigation, and personal reinvention in our rapidly evolving technological landscape
- Hybrid | Scarborough

NEM Virtual Town Hall - Session 1
As part of online National Engineering Month activities, join Engineers Nova Scotia President, Dr. Sue Molloy, P.Eng., and CEO and Registrar, D.S. (Pal) Mann, CD, FCSSE, P.Eng. as they share their thoughts on engineering in Nova Scotia and Engineers Nova Scotia’s way forward. Planning is underway for two sessions in March to permit as many members to participate as possible (All sessions include the same content). This moderated, interactive sessions will allow you to engage the President and the CEO in topics that are important to you.
March 19, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Virtual

ESQ Family STEM Night
Join Waterloo Engineering Outreach for an exciting Family STEM Night (K-2)!
Bring the whole family to our 1.5-hour hands-on STEM experience! Together, you'll dive into exciting activities designed to spark creativity, teamwork, and exploration. Come ready to experiment and learn in a lively, interactive environment that makes science, technology, engineering, and math fun for everyone!
- In-person | Waterloo

Bus Push
This March, Waterloo Engineering students are keeping a proud tradition alive with Bus Push 2025, a highlight of our National Engineering Month (NEM) celebrations!
Together, we’ll pull a bus through downtown Waterloo to raise $10,000 for the Canada Children’s Hospitals Foundations, an organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children across the country. Every dollar raised will go toward funding vital programs, cutting-edge research, and life-saving treatments for kids in need.
- In-person | Waterloo

Engineering the Future: A Panel on Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers
Are you a high school or post-secondary student curious about a career in engineering? Wondering how to stand out in a rapidly changing industry? Join hEr VOLUTION for an exciting virtual panel discussion where you’ll hear directly from diverse engineers who are shaping the future!
- Virtual

Industry-Academia Synergy: Building Engineering Partnerships
Join Dr. Marko Kostic, Research Coordinator at Durham College’s Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology (SEIT) and experts from the Office of Research, Services, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE) at Durham College for this panel discussion!
- Virtual

Promoting Females in Engineering for Young Girls
We are hosting an event to promote engineering for our young aspiring female engineers.
We will have speakers from different stages of their careers share their experiences, and give tips to our young audience members to prepare them for their exciting academic and career futures
- In-person | Toronto

Aboriginal Québec Autochtone Regional STEM Fair (closing ceremony)
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Les écoles des communautés autochtones du Québec / Schools in Quebec's First Nations and Inuit Communities.
- Hybrid | Kuujjuarapik – Whapmagoostui

Bay Area Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
City of Hamilton, Regional Municipality of Halton, Six Nations, Haldimand, Norfolk, and Brant Counties.
- In-person | Bay Area

Lakehead University Highschool Outreach Design Competition
Highschool students will be tasked with a design aspect to build an airplane for a medical aviation company that needs to carry a load a certain distance.
The planes built will have fit dimensions and must be able to fly a load of coins as far as possible which will be done from a balcony in our university.
The students will be paired with a current engineering student at Lakehead for a helping hand.
- In-person | Thunder Bay

The Maker’s Mission – Day 1
Mission: Innovate
Design with Purpose. Build with Passion.
A three-day event where 20 teams of five design and prototype solutions for four real-world cases!
Day 1: Workshops on ideation, design thinking, prototyping, teamwork and time management.
Location: Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Western University
- In-person | London

Celebrating Engineering Month in Ottawa
Celebrating Engineering Month: Engineers Built the Future
This event is catered towards engineering students, engineers-in-training (EITs), and fully licensed professional engineers (P.Eng.). This event invites attendees to listen to professionals, Mina Sedarous, P.Eng. and Christian Guimond, P.Eng., talking about their projects and challenges within their field. This event aims to inspire and inform attendees about the roles that engineers play in society.
Speakers:
- Virtual | Ottawa

Big Push
For the past 20 years, the Toronto Metropolitan Engineering community has pushed numerous Volkswagon Beetles around the Kerr Hall Quad to raise donations for charitable organizations. This event has been showcased nationwide by news outlets, political representatives, special guests, and through a first of it’s kind social media campaign.
- In-person | Toronto

The Maker’s Mission – Day 2
Mission: Innovate
Design with Purpose. Build with Passion.
A three-day event where 20 teams of five design and prototype solutions for four real-world cases!
Day 2: Technical lessons on CAD, CAM, and slicing software, followed by hands-on design and prototyping.
Event Location: Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Western University
- In-person | London

Trust the Trusses
What do roller coasters, bridges, and the Rogers Centre roof have in common?
Trusses–triangular assemblies that make structures extra strong! Join CAGIS Alumna and engineering student, Christiane, as she brings us behind the scenes of civil engineering! Explore trusses and construct a truss bridge–then put your structure to the test!
- Virtual

Southeast Alberta Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Southeastern Alberta, including Medicine Hat.
- In-person | Medicine Hat

Go Code Girl / Allez coder les filles!
Go Code Girl is an exciting opportunity for girls in grades 7 to 12 to learn about the world of programming. This fun-filled day of coding introduces the girls to computer science, all while bringing their creations to life and meeting mentors in the field! This free bilingual event will be held at the University of Ottawa campus and offered by the Engineering Outreach team.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
- Virtual

The Maker’s Mission – Day 3
Mission: Innovate
Design with Purpose. Build with Passion.
A three-day event where 20 teams of five design and prototype solutions for four real-world cases!
Day 3: Teams pitch their final solutions.
- In-person | London

Bottle Rocket Competition
Participants will build rockets out of recycled plastic bottles and launch them using water and air pressure. This activity teaches how to design and test technology while reusing materials and learning about energy.
- In-person | Cambridge

Fransaskoise Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Les élèves inscrits au Conseil des écoles fransaskoises.
- Virtual

Concevez et imprimez en 3D des pièces d’échecs avec TinkerCAD! | 7e à 12e année
Dans cet atelier en ligne présenté sur YouTube Live, les élèves apprendront à créer un pion en 3D à l'aide de Tinkercad, une plateforme accessible en ligne qui permet de créer des dessins numériques en 3D.
- Virtuel

Learn to Design and 3D Print Chess Pieces with TinkerCAD! | Grades 7–12
In this online workshop presented on YouTube Live, students will learn how to create a pawn in 3D using Tinkercad, an online accessible platform that let you create 3D digital designs.
- Virtual

Engineering the Digital Backbone: TELUS’s Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Resiliency
Discover how TELUS’s cutting-edge engineering powers a vast ecosystem of infrastructure spanning telecommunications, agriculture, and digital healthcare – technologies you interact with daily! This presentation will dive into the fascinating world of cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience, showcasing how our engineering teams are solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives while shaping the future of connected technologies.
- Virtual

Shark Tanks for Sustainable Engineering
Students and community members will be encouraged to come up with a sustainability engineering “shark tank idea”.
They will pitch their start-up/solution idea for a chance to win a prize.
- In-person | Toronto

Engineering Startup Challenge
Join us for an exciting Engineering Startup Challenge, where engineering students transform innovative ideas into full business plans—whether it’s a groundbreaking product from research to market or a cutting-edge service-based venture. Compete for prizes and pitch your ideas to a panel of industry experts who will judge the most promising and viable startups. This event is designed to inspire the next generation of engineer-entrepreneurs, bridging the gap between technical expertise and business success!
- In-person | Toronto

Ursula Franklin Women in Engineering Faculty Panel
Join us for the final event in our Ursula Franklin Women in Engineering Panel series, featuring U of T Engineering faculty. They’ll share insights from their academic and professional journeys, followed by a Q&A where you can ask any questions you may have. Women and non-binary students are encouraged to attend.
- In-person | Toronto

Mentorship Night: Develop Your Career-Ready Skills
A Mentorship Night is for women students to participate in a roundtable mentorship opportunity with working professionals form leading engineering and IT companies. You will learn how to recognize and manage imposter syndrome and learn workplace etiquette in modern organizations.
Who can attend the event?
- In-person | Ottawa

NEM Virtual Town Hall - Session 2
As part of online National Engineering Month activities, join Engineers Nova Scotia President, Dr. Sue Molloy, P.Eng. and CEO and Registrar, D.S. (Pal) Mann, CD, FCSSE, P.Eng. as they share their thoughts on engineering in Nova Scotia and Engineers Nova Scotia’s way forward. Planning is underway for two sessions in March to permit as many members to participate as possible (All sessions include the same content). This moderated, interactive sessions will allow you to engage the President and the CEO in topics that are important to you.
- Virtual

International Women's Day Assembly and STEM
WESS x Robotics clubs are hosting an International Women's Day Assembly with a focus on STEM. Guest speakers and student guided STEM clubs will be showcasing their clubs with fun and interactive activities. School only
- In-person | Mississauga

The 3 Steps to Becoming a P.Eng. in Canada
Are you aspiring to become a Professional Engineer in Canada? Join us for this online session where we will guide you through the 3 essential steps to achieve your goal. Learn about the academic requirements, work experience needed, and how to ace the Professional Practice Exam. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your engineering career!
- Virtual

Water Purification: A Portable Solution
This event aims to raise awareness about water purification and the importance of access to safe drinking water in Canada and disaster-affected regions. Our team has developed a portable water purification system—compact enough to fit in a 1×1 foot cube—designed to provide safe drinking water for a family of four (two adults + two children) using surface water. The event will feature esteemed guest speakers, including experts in water purification systems, public health, and Indigenous advocacy.
- In-person | Kingston

Design Day Events
Design Day is a free, public event bringing together industry professionals, students, clients and professors. It takes place twice a year, in fall and in winter.
All students, undergraduate and graduate, at the Faculty of Engineering are invited to participate and showcase their design projects, whether physical prototypes, design plans, software apps or websites. Entries can originate from course work, research or a personal project from individual students or from teams. Prizes are awarded to winners in each category.
- In-person | Ottawa

Beyond The Buzz: The Application of Nuclear Energy, EV’s & Smart Buildings
Join SWE Toronto for an enlightening evening during National Engineering Month as we explore the powerful intersection of nuclear energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and smart buildings in shaping Ontario’s clean energy future. As the province accelerates its transition to net-zero emissions, nuclear power remains the backbone of Ontario’s electricity grid, supplying over 50% of the province’s energy—a reliable and low-carbon source crucial for meeting rising electricity demands.
- In-person | Toronto

Beyond The Buzz: The Application of Nuclear Energy, EV’s & Smart Buildings
Join SWE Toronto for an enlightening evening during National Engineering Month as we explore the powerful intersection of nuclear energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and smart buildings in shaping Ontario’s clean energy future.
- Virtual | Toronto

Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
The City of Kingston and the counties of Frontenac and Lennox and Addington.
- In-person | Kingston

The Use of AI, Information Systems and Robotics in Tackling Environmental Challenges
This session will consist of a panel discussing the test cases for the use of AI, information systems and robotics in tackling environmental challenges. This will be an opportunity for students to contribute to the discussion using their knowledge on the topics. Key ecological issues and the steps towards a more sustainable future will be addressed.
- Virtual

NEM Town Hall at Acadia University
As part of National Engineering Month activities, Engineers Nova Scotia CEO and Registrar, D.S. (Pal) Mann, CD, FCSSE, P.Eng., invites all registrants and students of Acadia University to attend this in-person conversation in your community and on campus. This session will allow participants to engage with the CEO on topics that are important to you and to have an opportunity to share your thoughts on engineering issues and innovation in this province and the way forward for Engineers Nova Scotia.
- In-person | Halifax

Central Alberta Rotary Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
North to Ponoka, south to Carstairs, east to Stettler, west to Rocky Mountain House.
- In-person | Red Deer

Eastern Newfoundland Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Avalon Peninsula.
- In-person | St Johns

Lethbridge Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Lethbridge and the southwest corner of Alberta, north to Claresholm and Vulcan, and east to Vauxhall, Taber and Milk River.
- In-person | Lethbridge

Niagara Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Region of Niagara.
- In-person | St. Catharines

Simcoe County Regional Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
Simcoe County.
- In-person | Barrie

Thames Valley Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
City of London and Elgin, Middlesex, and Oxford Counties.
- In-person | London

Toronto Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
City of Toronto.
- In-person | Toronto

United Counties Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
City of Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Counties, Akwesasne Mohawk Reserve.
- In-person | Cornwall

Public Engineering Day
Public Engineering Day is organized by Engineers Nova Scotia and will take place at the Halifax Central Public Library on March 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
This event is open to the public and aims to cultivate curiosity in STEM, specifically exploring the world of engineering. The event will feature displays and booths from industry experts, community groups, and university groups.
- Virtual

1UP Youth City-Building Conference
The 2025 1UP Conference will bring together Ontario high school students for a Design Jam competition, panel discussion and networking with industry professionals in planning, architecture, engineering and urban design. Youth will experience hands-on, collaborative learning from peers and professional facilitators. The 1UP Conference is a space for youth who are interested in these fields to explore potential career pathways and receive guidance from the event’s professional volunteers.
- In-person | Toronto

U of T Engineering March Open House
This full-day, on-campus experience invites students interested in U of T Engineering to dive deep into their areas of interest with program-specific sessions, opportunities to speak with students, staff and faculty from each department, see engineering spaces, and more.
- In-person | Toronto

STEMpowered PD Day Camp
Participants have fun with hands-on activities by learning engineering design principles, try out some fun tech, connect creativity with STEM and explore the UWaterloo campus!
- In-person | Waterloo

ESQ PD Day Camps
ESQ 's full-day PD Day Camps (Grade 2-4 and 5-7) invite participants to explore STEM through hands-on challenges and collaboration! The "Eco-Inventors" themed day offers unique activities where you will be encouraged to think critically about the challenges facing our world and how they can design innovative solutions to help build a brighter, greener future.
- In-person | Waterloo

Engineering Jeopardy
Join us for a game of Engineering Jeopardy!
This trivia game will cover fun questions about engineering, science, and how engineers help improve health and well-being. Topics might include cool inventions like medical devices or gadgets that help people stay healthy.
Location: Conestoga College – Fountain Street Campus
- In-person | Cambridge

Cariboo Mainline Regional STEM Fair
This Regional Fair is open to all students of this area or identified population:
School Districts 27, 49, 58, 73, 74 and affiliated independent and home school students within these communities.
- In-person | Kamloops
