Safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability are ever-increasing requirements of engineered products and services. Engineers and applied scientists serve as key advisors to policy makers in both the public and private sectors. They are involved in projects dealing with such challenging areas as water, energy and transportation. Projects/products often have societal impacts, which are subject to regulation and/or legislation and may affect or be affected by changes in public policy.

Background

Environmental, economic and societal well being are ever-increasing requirements of engineered products and services. Engineers and applied scientists serve as key advisors to policy makers in both the public and private sectors. They are involved in advancing sustainable solutions to challenging areas such as water, energy, health care, and transportation. The ability to communicate the consequences of state of the art science and technology to decision makers enables engineers and scientists to advance balanced and progressive public policies.

Recognizing the great need for sustainable solutions to complex social, political, environmental and economic issues, in May 2005, Dofasco donated $1 million to establish Canada's first Centre for Engineering and Public Policy.

This unique centre is developing future generations of engineers and applied scientists who are responsive to public and societal issues.