August 2025 engineering newsletter

Here is your monthly dose of my Canadian engineering news created for licensed and aspiring engineers, geoscientists and technicians in Canada.

Engineers Making Headlines

Eva Mueller, PhD, is a McMaster Engineering alumna who built her own 3D bioprinter to launch her research career. She now leads innovative 3D-printed medical solutions at RICOH 3D, focusing on improving patient care through personalized treatments. Besides her research and leadership in STEM, Eva is also actively involved in mentoring women in STEM fields and advocating for closing the leadership gap for women.
Nima Zamani, a Waterloo Engineering alumnus with BASc (2014) and MASc (2016) degrees in mechanical and mechatronics engineering, co-founded Cobionix, a health-tech startup near Waterloo. The company recently secured USD $3 million in funding to accelerate commercialization of CODI®, an autonomous medical robot designed to enhance healthcare accessibility and delivery. Zamani combines engineering expertise with entrepreneurship to push the boundaries of medical robotics, developing practical solutions poised to transform patient care and health services.

Crowdfunding Engineering/Technology Campaigns

The Auro Wand: Smarter Watering with Spectrum AI is a smart watering device that waters plants automatically only when they need it. It requires no wires, WiFi, app, or subscription, and eliminates guesswork for plant watering. The product is designed to be easy to use and efficient in conserving water. This campaign aims to bring smarter and more convenient plant care to users.

Dentrekx: Redefining the Next Generation of Travel toothbrush is a travel toothbrush designed for portability and convenience with a mini size and stowable design. It features ultra-fine bristles and comes with a magnetic toothpaste pod, eliminating the need for bulky toothpaste tubes during travel. The product targets users who are often on the go and want a compact dental care solution.
Bluvia H1 is a personal environmental and public health monitor enhanced with AI technology. It aims to track pollution levels and health indicators accurately while significantly reducing testing costs and timeframes. This device provides accessible health monitoring for individuals, empowering them to protect their well-being.

What technology or gadget are you currently enjoying and would recommend to other aspiring and licensed engineers? Let us know in the comments below.

Association News

Here are the news links to every Canadian Association. If there is anything beyond the standard stuff (elections, new appointments, upcoming events), I'll try to list them below.

Career: Working Smarter & Job Hunting Help

AI-powered tools can significantly enhance the job application process for engineers by streamlining tasks and improving effectiveness. Solutions like Teal help organize and track job applications, Rezi customizes resumes with industry-relevant keywords to pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Jasper AI assists in expressing personal tones and stories clearly in applications. Additionally, tools such as Blacklight protect personal data by scanning job sites for privacy risks, making the job search safer and more efficient. Read more here.

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Cultivating high-performance habits, including good sleep hygiene, managing productive screen time, and developing soft skills like teamwork and creative thinking, is crucial for career success. These often-overlooked qualities help engineers perform more effectively, manage their time wisely, and collaborate efficiently, all of which contribute to long-term career growth. Read more here.

TED Talks

In this TED talk, Jacqueline Novogratz presents solutions to the challenge of 700 million people worldwide who still lack access to electricity. She discusses innovative approaches and solutions to bring sustainable energy and electricity to underserved communities, emphasizing the importance of investment, technology, and social change in achieving energy equity.
In this TED talk, Kiran Bhat shares insights at TED2025 on the revolutionary technology that allows people to create detailed 3D worlds simply by using text prompts. This talk explores the intersection of technology, design, engineering, and creativity, showcasing how artificial intelligence and tools empower creatives to build rich virtual environments with ease.

Quote To Ponder

Thanks for reading, and have a great month!

Gavin Simone, P.Eng. (AB), LEED AP

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Bassel Agroam

August 5, 2025 at 1:25 pm

Thanks for sharing Gavin!

Rose Igdon-Vallinas

August 5, 2025 at 10:56 pm

Thank you for reading our August Newsletter. Here are our questions for this month:

Q1. How do you stay updated on new engineering standards in Canada?
Q2. If you could design any technology to improve life in your community, what would it be and why?

Mahmoud Elmallah

August 6, 2025 at 3:09 pm

Great newsletter, thanks for the insights !