January 2026 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

Rahul Goel, a University of Toronto Engineering graduate, founded a company that is preparing for Canada's first-ever commercial rocket launch. This pioneering effort marks a significant milestone in Canadian aerospace entrepreneurship and innovation. Goel's company is actively pushing the boundaries of space exploration technology in Canada, leveraging his engineering expertise and vision to contribute to the country's capabilities in commercial rocket launching.
Razan and Rawaan Abu-Shaera are twin sisters and graduates of McMaster’s iBioMed program. Sharing a passion for engineering, they collaborated on projects during their studies and have now launched a startup together specializing in stroke rehabilitation. Their innovative work in biomedical engineering exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit nurtured by McMaster Engineering.

Crowdfunding Engineering/Technology Campaigns

Jingle: A Tabletop Metal 3D Printer is an affordable, precise metal 3D printer intended for personal projects and small-scale manufacturing. It aims to make metal 3D printing technology accessible to hobbyists, designers, and engineers by providing a compact and precise device. The printer allows users to create detailed metal objects, which could be used for prototyping or custom part fabrication in various engineering fields.
BloomPod by BloomWise is an all-in-one growing platform designed for home use. It facilitates the sprouting of seeds, growth, and maintenance of various plants in a compact and integrated system. This technology is aimed at helping urban dwellers or anyone with limited space to successfully cultivate plants indoors. The product simplifies the entire process, making it accessible even to those without a green thumb.

NeuroLights - The Next-Generation Lighting is an innovative lighting solution targeting automotive and mobile equipment lighting. It aims to revolutionize the industry by focusing on efficiency and quality while maintaining practical utility, introducing an advanced approach to lighting technology. This campaign supports the development of next-generation lighting products that could significantly improve energy consumption and light distribution in vehicles.

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 - Commemorating December 6: Honouring the past and reaffirming our commitment to safer engineering spaces

Career: Working Smarter & Job Hunting Help

Top job seekers often do not rely on mass online applications or visible job-seeking activity because the white-collar hiring market is saturated and competitive. Instead, they focus on building personal connections, leveraging referrals, and engaging hiring managers before roles are widely advertised. Many successful candidates rely on targeted networking and tailored outreach rather than passive applications to access better career opportunities. Read more here.

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Managing up—strategically building and nurturing relationships with supervisors and influential leaders—is a vital career skill that helps ensure you are top of mind for promotions and new opportunities. Reflecting on admired workplace behaviours, eliminating unnecessary meetings, and concentrating on productivity can significantly enhance career growth and job performance. Read more here.

TED Talks

In this TED talk, Aylon Samouha discusses the urgent need to redesign schools to better support children’s development, creativity, and well-being. The talk focuses on how educational environments can be reshaped to foster more engaging and effective learning experiences through innovative design and architecture.
In this TED talk, Priya Lakhani explores the transformative role AI can play in education and advocates for learning methods that truly benefit children. The talk delves into innovation and neuroscience in teaching and how technology can be meaningfully integrated into the learning experience to foster better educational outcomes.

Quote To Ponder

Thanks for reading, and have a great month!

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

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Rose Igdon-Vallinas

January 8, 2026 at 1:53 pm

Thank you for reading our January Newsletter. Here are our questions for this month:
Q1. How does your company support EITs in getting licensed (mentorship, time for NPPE, experience reviews, etc.)?
Q2. Is there anything you think the company could improve in its support for EITs toward licensure?

Humayun Kathuria

January 8, 2026 at 2:56 pm

Kudos to all Engineers!

Samantha Feist

January 8, 2026 at 5:59 pm

Q1. How does your company support EITs in getting licensed (mentorship, time for NPPE, experience reviews, etc.)?
We have team managers of smaller groups that help work on personal development plans which may include licensed. I informally mentor more jr staff as well. Many have done the NPPE exam and can/do provide advice for those working towards it.

Andrew Simpson

January 9, 2026 at 12:09 am

Q2. Many companies hire EITs but treat licensure as a personal side project. Formalize Supervised Experience, Do Not Leave It to Chance.

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January 9, 2026 at 1:43 am

My company has a team to help the EITs for mentorship, time for NPPE, experience reviews, etc. and they always help to hire them once they have their licenses

Engineering Newsletter – January 2026

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