December 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

Arman Arezoomand is a PhD candidate advancing research on robotic skin for prosthetics and other robotic applications. Supported by the Data Sciences Institute Doctoral Student Fellowship, his work on 'robotic skin' could help restore a sense of touch for those with prosthetic digits, reflecting a significant breakthrough in human health-related robotics.
Leah Davis is recognized as McGill’s latest Trudeau Foundation Scholar. Her research uniquely bridges engineering and ethics by exploring how artificial intelligence systems interact with their social environments. Her work integrates technical engineering with social science perspectives, highlighting an interdisciplinary approach.

Crowdfunding Engineering/Technology Campaigns

Ctrl-Platform is a tactile control interface explicitly designed for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, featuring 30+ shortcut buttons, ambient lighting, and OBD connectivity. This device enhances vehicle interaction by providing physical buttons for various functions, improving usability and the user experience in Tesla cars. The campaign targets Tesla owners and automotive enthusiasts seeking greater control and customization for their vehicle dashboards. The engineering challenge of creating an OBD-enabled, customizable control deck that integrates hardware and software tailored to Tesla vehicles makes it a standout in automotive tech crowdfunding.
ArduPico is a project that enables the use of Arduino shields with the Raspberry Pi Pico. It serves as a bridge to easily integrate Arduino accessories and components with the popular Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller, expanding its usability. This combination enhances the options for makers and engineers who work with both platforms. Supporting this project helps bring versatile hardware compatibility to the maker community.

MAZA Pixel is a creative tool designed by MAZA Studios to help achieve perfect print images. This campaign promotes a specialized technology product that likely combines hardware and software to deliver high-quality printing solutions. Backers receive exclusive limited-edition rewards such as unique gold soap. It appeals to creative professionals and hobbyists looking for innovative ways to enhance print production quality. The campaign is unique for focusing on a niche creative print tool rather than broad consumer electronics.

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.

Engineer's Canada - Engineers Canada recognizes the 2025 scholarship recipients

Career: Working Smarter & Job Hunting Help

This article shares a strategic approach to job hunting used by a software engineer who landed roles at companies like Amazon and Salesforce. The engineer treated job hunting like system design by mapping companies, targeting roles, cold emailing with personalized value propositions, and volunteering proactively on critical projects during internships. Networking with recruiters and posting work on professional platforms like LinkedIn also played a key role in creating opportunities. Read more here.

Search all 300k eng. jobs | Use my three career-hunting tips for better success.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) emphasizes engaging early and mid-career professionals to raise awareness and attract diverse new talent in engineering construction. The approach involves professionals in career insights, outreach activities, and events to support career development and inspire the next generation, thereby addressing industry skill gaps and fostering workforce growth. Read more here.

TED Talks

In this TED talk, Hardy Pemhiwa explores an unexpected frontier in artificial intelligence, unveiling innovative ideas and applications that challenge conventional thinking about AI's capabilities and impact. His talk delves into transformative technological advances shaping future industries and society.
In this TED talk, John Mills shares the story behind Watch Duty, an app designed to help save lives by providing real-time wildfire alerts. His talk discusses the engineering and collaboration efforts that went into creating this critical tool for communities vulnerable to natural disasters.

Quote To Ponder

Thanks for reading, and have a great month!

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

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December 8, 2025 at 10:43 pm

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

Q1. What’s one bad piece of licensing advice you’ve received from a friend/colleague?
Q2. What’s the most confusing part of the licensing process that you wish was explained better?

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December 11, 2025 at 2:28 pm

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December 11, 2025 at 6:42 pm

Q2. CPD reporting.

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December 12, 2025 at 2:39 pm

Q1: You don’t need to study hard for the NPPE; everyone passes easily.

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