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.
- January 2026
- January 2026
20
General public
Planning a NEM Event 101
Join us on January 20 to learn how to design and deliver engaging NEM events. We’ll explore various topics including why participating in NEM matters, brand credibility, national alignment, how to talk with kids about the “E” in STEM, event ideas and success stories from past NEM activities, and more. You’ll leave this session with practical tools and fresh ideas to kickstart and improve your NEM event planning.
- Virtual
- March 2026
- March 2026
3
General public
NEM Kickoff: Sharing Your Story to Inspire Kids to Explore Engineering
In this session, you’ll learn how to share your own engineering journey in ways that connect with kids and spark their curiosity about the “E” in STEM. The webinar will also introduce Engineers Canada’s Forward Engineering Collective – a new initiative focussed on ensuring young people have opportunities to explore engineering in ways that are inclusive, inspiring, and relevant.
- Virtual
9
Engineering students
Life After Engineering: Graduate School, Industry, and Beyond
This event aims to provide engineering students with a clear and realistic understanding of their potential career paths after graduation. Through a panel of TMU FEAS Graduate Ambassadors, the session will highlight different post-graduation journeys, including graduate studies (Master’s and PhD), industry careers, and hybrid pathways that combine research and practice.
- In-person | Toronto
20
Engineering students
Learning about Equity in Engineering
In this event, we will promote females and other minorities in engineering and celebrate the innovations of Canadian engineers who broke societal equity barriers.
- In-person | Toronto
20
Engineering students
Learning about Equity in Engineering and Environmental Sustainability
In this event, we will promote females and other minorities in engineering and celebrate the innovations of Canadian engineers who broke societal equity barriers in the field of environmental sustainability.
- In-person | Toronto
