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.
- March 2025
- March 2025
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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
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General public
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
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All
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
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All
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
27
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
27
EITs and early career professionals
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
27
Public school
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
28
High school
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
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Engineering students
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
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Public school
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
