Engineering Conversations
Engineering Conversations has one simple goal... to promote engineering. By having conversations with engineers about their backgrounds and careers, we will showcase a wide variety of industries and explore the types of jobs that engineers perform when they finish university. These conversations may help young people understand what it is that engineers do in their day to day work. As young people learn about these types of careers, they may be inspired to become and engineer and help make the world a better place. Engineering Conversations is hosted by David deMontigny, an engineering professor at the University of Regina. The University of Regina is situated on Treaty 4 lands with a presence in Treaty 6. These are the territories of the nêhiyawak (nay-hi-yuh-wuk, Cree), Anihšināpēk (uh-nish-i-naa-payk, Saulteaux), Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. Today, these lands continue to be the shared territory of many people from near and far. They are an important part of our past, and an even more important part of our future. ------------------------------ Thanks to JennyHDesign and SoulProdMusic for help with the artwork and music!
Episodes
Do you ever wonder where or how technology is developed? Commercial technology requires a great deal of research, prototyping, and testing to refine it to the point where it is both effective and economically viable. Engineers from all disciplines are involved in research and development projects that help drive the development of new technologies.
In this episode we sit down with Petro Nakutnyy to learn ab...
Who remembers rotary phones and push button phones that were connected to land lines? Now we all rely on cell phones and telecommunications companies have evolved to provide way more services than just phone calls. In addition to wired and mobile telephone services, many telecoms now provide television services, wireless internet, homes security, and more! The telecommunications sector has seen phenomenal changes o...
Consulting engineers provide engineering services to virtually all sectors. This can include private industry, municipal infrastructure, financial systems, health care, and more. There are consulting engineers working on projects in countries all over the world.
In this episode we sit down with Goke Rufai to hear about his career in consulting engineering. Goke is a Project Manager and Design Engineer at A...
With an ever-growing population, the world has seen a steady rise in the demand for energy. There is a renewed interest in nuclear power due to its lower carbon footprint when compared to other technologies.
In this episode we sit down with Esam Hussein to talk about nuclear engineering. Esam is a retired nuclear engineer and professor who spent time working in both industry and academia. During his career...
Having a safe and abundant source of water is very important for society. Engineers play a huge role in helping manage water resources for drinking, irrigation, and agriculture uses, as well as recreational and ecological needs. Managing all of this water requires the construction and maintenance of water infrastructure.
In this episode sit down with Rayna Belyk-Kaytor to talk about her career as an Envir...
Have you ever noticed how much we depend on having access to safe, affordable energy systems? In the last 100 years, society has become dependent on energy for transportation, heating and cooling our homes, powering our appliances, and much more.
In this episode sit down with Sam Hong to learn about the new Energy Systems Engineering program at the University of Regina. This program transitioned from an exi...
A career in engineering can be difficult to explain or define because engineers can end up doing so many different things during their career. At the time of graduation, it is really hard to predict what your career path might look like.
In this episode sit down with Adam Fehler to learn about his experience as an Industrial Systems engineer. Adam has a diverse engineering background, which he gained over t...
Many industries need both engineers and geoscientists to make their operations successful. In Canada, most of the provincial and territorial regulators that oversee the engineering profession also oversee the geoscience profession.
In this episode we take a break from engineering and sit down with Jason Cosford to learn about geoscience. Jason is a professional geoscientist with 25 years of experience worki...
Many things in our world run on power and contain electronics. As a result, there is a demand for electronic and electrical engineers in almost all sectors.
In this episode we sit down with Cory Dumalski to talk about his career as an Electronic Systems engineer. Cory has over 17 years of experience working in a variety of industries including mining, manufacturing, and power systems. He is currently the...
Did you know that roughly 30% of the world’s potash is produced in Saskatchewan? That is significant! Potash companies need large teams of operators, technicians, geoscientists, and engineers to have successful potash mines that are safe, economical, and environmentally viable.
In this episode we sit down with Caitlin Knaus to talk about her career in the potash industry. Caitlin has a background in Enviro...
Going to university to study engineering is not easy. Many students report seeing a drop in grades, difficult courses, and a high work load with labs and lectures. In many ways, students have to learn time management skills, develop good study habits, and ask for help when they need it.
In this episode we sit down with Holden Rogers to talk about his experience in engineering. Holden just finished his seco...
It is hard to believe that Engineering Conversations is already celebrating its first anniversary! To recognize the occasion, I thought it would be fun to do a “behind the scenes” episode. Justin Gwilliam is back on the show with a list of questions that dive into this podcasting journey.
Thank you to all of the guests who have been on Engineering Conversations this past year. Without guests, there is no s...
Structural engineers are involved in the design and construction of buildings, bridges, tunnels, dams, and other infrastructure that we find throughout the world. People often do not think about whether a building or bridge is safe when we use it, but structural engineers have worked hard to design and build safe projects that get used on a daily basis by the general public.
In this episode we sit down with ...
Environmental engineers play an important role in helping communities and industry function in sustainable and responsible frameworks that protect the public and the environment. First Nations communities in Canada have many engineering challenges that need to be addressed with both sound engineering and cultural considerations.
In this episode we sit down with Darlynn Lavallee to learn about her career as a...
Have you ever thought about where all of the metals we use come from? Mines around the world help produce all of the metals that we rely on for use in our infrastructure and day-to-day devices.
In this episode we sit down with Jared Orynik to talk about his career as a metallurgist. Jared has a background in materials engineering from the University of Alberta, and he has over 20 years of experience working...
To celebrate Pi Day, I invited a bunch of engineers to my office to eat some pie and talk about random “engineery” things!
A big thank you to Tom Atkins, Kim Korchinski, and Bailey Armstrong for coming to chat about about engineering, childhood toys, sitcoms, sci-fi, energy, water, food, what makes a great engineer, and more! Also, I extend a HUGE thank you to my mom for making us the delicious pie!
Did you know that engineers and geoscientists have to be licensed to practice in Canada? Licensure helps provide greater protection to the public and environment as members have to be competent, accountable for their work, and adhere to a code of ethics.
In this episode we sit down with Chris Wimmer and Kate MacLachlan from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS). ...
Have you ever been on a university campus and been in awe of the sheer size and complexity of the buildings and services? In many ways, a university campus is a lot like a mini-city and it needs a great deal of planning and effort to operate the infrastructure required for the university to function.
In this episode we sit down with Carol Reyda to talk about her career as an engineering project manager at th...
How often do you drive on roads or highways, walk on sidewalks, or cross the street? Have you ever thought about the safety features that have been built into the system? Transportation engineers work to design roads, intersections, and pedestrian walkways that are safe for everyone!
In this episode we sit down with Kwei Quaye to talk about his extensive career as a transportation engineer. Kwei is the Vic...
Did you know that the demand for energy increases year after year? This helps drive growth, diversification, and innovation in a very dynamic industry. While fossil fuels have been a reliable source of energy for the world, new energy sectors have been growing to meet the demand.
In this episode we sit down with Bryden Wright to talk about his career in the energy sector, which dates back to 2007. Bryden ...
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