Being Your Own Boss is very Compelling Making your own rules, and having complete control over your workload and earnings. This comes with freelance work and running your own business. Unfortunately, when people think of freelancers they often only think of IT workers. However, self-employed IT workers only make up 15% of the industry and […]
enghero: Natalie Shears
Who inspired you to be an engineer? Shows like Mythbuster or MacGyver inspired me when I was a kid. I just thought it was so cool to see someone make something so incredible with just their imagination and some tools. Why did you choose to be an engineer? I always loved figuring out how things […]
Strutting the STEM Runway
We all know that a lot goes into engineering, and there are endless possibilities in the field. But, with all of these options, it’s easy to overlook some of the most exciting ones. Have you ever been interested in fashion, and love STEM just as much? Well, there is a new community and event just […]
Kickstart your love for Engineering!
Are you an eager learner, ready to dive into the exciting world of engineering? The good news is it’s never too early to start learning, whether you’re in high school or grade school! There are tons of ways to pique your interest in engineering including various outside of school programs, activities, and games you can […]
Have you gotten WISE?
University of Toronto WISE Ottawa Guelph University York University Being a woman in technology comes with a lot of barriers given the lack of representation. However, that hasn’t stopped women from pursuing their dreams and passions by joining STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) related fields. In fact, society and culture are changing for the […]
ENGHERO: Baraa Daher
What is one thing you wish you knew about engineering when you were in high school? I wish I knew about the different engineering disciplines and research opportunities available within this field. Engineering was not something I knew a lot about in high school, so I did not consider applying to Engineering at Western. I thought […]