TECH TAKES
Tech Takes podcast knows what matters to you. Thought-provoking interviews with industry leaders, government officials, academia and influencers on hot topics relevant to the engineering and applied science profession and the technologies that shape the world around us.
Episodes
14 episodes
The Future of Waste Management: Anaerobic Digestion and Renewable Energy
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech, dives into the world of anaerobic digestion (AD) technology—a game-changing process that turns organic waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer. <...
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Episode 13
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1:02:42
Innovating the Future: Inside Niagara College's Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center (WAMIC)
In this episode of Tech Takes, guest host David Terlizzi is joined by Neil Wilkinson, Associate Director of Niagara College’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center (WAMIC), to explore the dynamic i...
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Episode 14
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38:19
Enhancing Ontario's Infrastructure: OACETT's New Municipal Designations
In this episode of the Tech Takes, host Louis Savard, C.Tech. explores the new Municipal Infrastructure Designations Program from OACETT. This program aims to improve the quality and value of non-transportation infrastructure in O...
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Episode 12
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44:22
Electrifying Ontario: TTC's Journey to a Zero-Emission Bus Fleet
In this episode of the Tech Takes, guest host Julia Farner dives into the exciting world of fleet electrification with experts Pablo Fernandez from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Mike Skrzynski from ...
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Episode 11
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57:40
Integrating Nature: The Role of Green Infrastructure in Urban Planning
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard investigates the importance of integrating green infrastructure technology in urban planning. Louis is joined by Gail Willis, C.E.T., of Willis ...
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Episode 10
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38:50
The Role of AI in Modern Engineering: Opportunities and Challenges
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard delves into the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing work processes and industries.With our guests, Doug Nix, Co-owner of Compliance Insight Consulting Inc.<...
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Episode 9
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1:09:46
Transforming Toxic Terrains: Ontario's Approach to Brownfields
In this episode of Tech Takes, host, Louis Savard, C.Tech., takes a deep dive into the world of brownfield regulations and remediation in Ontario.Our guests, OACETT Past President Kim Pickett, C.E.T., a...
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Episode 8
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1:03:07
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Internationally Educated Professionals in Ontario
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard discusses the difficulties that internationally trained professionals face when they immigrate to Canada and the resources available to support them. It features a round-tab...
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Episode 7
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56:51
The 3D Printing Revolution
Join host Louis Savard as he dives into the world of 3D printing, a technology that is disrupting industries and unlocking new dimensions of innovation.Louis speaks with Hargurdeep Singh, Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing at CAD ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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40:35
Hacking for Good: Safeguarding the Digital World
Join host Louis Savard and Steve Vaillancourt, Senior Cyber Security Instructor at Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, as they discuss the importance of cybersecurity in today's landscape and explore how ethical hackers play a crucial role in s...
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Episode 5
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58:28
The Future of Nuclear Power Technology in Canada
In this episode of Tech Takes, host Louis Savard explores Canada's effort to provide low-carbon baseload power to remote areas and heavy industry through the development and design of small modular reactors (SMRs) and micromodular reactors (MMR...
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Episode 4
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40:08
Understanding Passive House Technology
The built environment accounts for 39 percent of annual global CO2 emissions, according to the World Green Building Council and Passive House is widely recognized as the most powerful tool we have today to produce buildings that help to mitigat...
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Episode 3
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54:19
From 3Ps to 3Cs: Building collaborative partnerships that drive student success
The future of work is changing. Students must leverage the right skill sets and credentials for present and future job markets. Collaborations between colleges, companies and professional associations, like OACETT, are becoming more important i...
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Episode 2
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41:27
The ‘E’ Word: Understanding the Ethical Implications of New Technology
As we navigate through our rapidly changing world, where ethical considerations in innovation have become more critical to mitigating risk and challenging our values, organizations will benefit today from adopting stewardship and ethics to ensu...
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Episode 1
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