Update on Chair's office Renovation The chair’s office renovation is scheduled to be completed by Monday, July 20. The floors will be sealed on Monday and the final cleaning will be done on Tuesday. It is planned that Eleanor will move in on Wednesday, July 22 and Jean Zu will move in on Friday, July 24. We apologize for any inconvenience during the renovation and thank everyone for your patience. |
Projects from MIE Computer Service MIE Computing Service, led by Oscar del Rio, in conjunction with the Chair’s Office and other MIE Committees, is working on several projects to upgrade the department's information technology and communications services, including:
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Photographer Available Alice McQuarrie is available to take photographs for events, labs, facilities or for other purposes. If you would like photographs taken please contact alice@mie.utoronto.ca to arrange a photo shoot a minimum of 24 hours before the event. |
Space Committee Meeting The new Space Committee met on Friday July 17, 2009 for the first time. The committee discussed the space policy and urgent space issues. |
Renovation of Graduate Common Room The common room, MC330, will be renovated during the summer. Lorna Wong, Jess Currie, and Justin Ketterer have been working together with Joe Baptista, AMIGAS, and the graduate students to come up with a final design. |
Renovation of Undergraduate Common Room After a few months of work, the undergraduate students have finalized their renovation plans for the undergraduate common room, MB225. They are currently working with Sheila Baker to order furniture. Renovations will be complete by the end of the summer. |
MIE Newsletter Entry Deadline Please note that the deadline to submit entries for the MIE Newsletter is 3:00 pm every Thursday. Anything received after that time will be entered in the following week, unless under special circumstances. When submitting photographs for the Newsletter, please send as JPEG files in an email attachment. |
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| .July 17, 2009 | Vol. 01 // No. 02 |
Collaboration with Baycrest Center Prof. Goldie Nejat has recently established a research collaboration with the Baycrest Center for Aging and the Brain, which will aim to develop revolutionary new robotic technologies for healthcare applications. Dr. Nejat’s team will work closely with researchers and clinicians at Baycrest, including the Rotman Research Institute, considered one of the top five brain institutes in the world, and the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, to develop innovative assistive robots for pertinent healthcare applications. This interdisciplinary collaboration will provide foundational knowledge at the forefront of clinical robot technology applications. It will make a significant impact on the integration of socially assistive robots into the healthcare sector, helping to provide quality care to individuals. Using their social interaction capabilities, these robots can potentially assist in slowing cognitive impairment and improving vital signs in the elderly. The proposed research will foster the development of robots that meet the “needs” and “wants” of our growing elderly population. |
Donation Received The Autonomous Systems and Biomechatronics Laboratory, directed by Professor Goldie Nejat has received a $25,000 USD software donation from Nemesysco Ltd. The company has donated their state-of-the-art Voice Analysis Software which will be utilized by Professor Nejat’s team in their research on human-robot interactions. |
Keynote Lecture Prof. Craig Simmons will be away July 16th to 18th to attend the Canadian Connective Tissue Conference in Calgary, Alberta, where he will give a keynote lecture. |
Conference Participation and Award Prof. Andreas Mandelis and graduate students Nima Tabatabaei and Jun Xia will participate in the 15th International Conference on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena (15 ICPPP), in Leuven, Belgium from July 19th to 23rd. They will present invited and contributed talks and several posters. Prof. Mandelis will also chair scientific sessions and receive the 2009 Senior Prize of the International Photoacoustic and Photothermal Association (IPPA). |
Canadian Science Policy Conference Better policies, better science The Canadian Science Policy Conference will take place October 28th-30th, 2009, in Toronto. This year’s keynote speaker will be Preston Manning, and the conference will feature 11 panels with over 50 speakers. The early-bird registration deadline is August 15th, 2009. For more information, please visit www.sciencepolicy.ca |
MIE Video Conferencing Centre  In 2006, Professor C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University, and Professor William L. Cleghorn, University of Toronto, were successful in acquiring a video conference unit at the University of Toronto through a PACE (Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education) Grant. The unit has since been employed by professors and students in the Department to enhance the communications of collaborative initiatives in teaching and research. Our students have made extensive use of video conferencing when working with students at several institutions worldwide on the design of PACE Global Vehicles. The Tandberg Edge 95 unit in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering was the first video conference system with high definition capability at the University of Toronto. Users are able to converse live, via the internet, and share computer images, including PowerPoint and design drawings. |
| CSME Awards  The CSME Award Ceremony was held in Halifax on June 1st, 2009, attended by several MIE faculty members. Prof. Charles Ward was awarded the Jules Stachiewicz Medal in recognition of his contributions in the field of heat transfer. Prof. Chul Park was awarded the Robert W. Angus Medal in recognition of outstanding contributions to the management and practice of mechanical engineering by a Canadian engineer. Prof. Yu Sun was elevated to CSME Fellow for excellence in mechanical engineering. |
| Professors Awarded Fellowship  On March 7th, 2009, Prof. Jim Wallace and Prof. Mark Fox received their Fellowship at the Engineering Institute of Canada Award Gala, in Ottawa. |
MIE TA requirements - fall 2009 TA requirement information and application form are now posted on the MIE announcement website http://board.mie.utoronto.ca/viewtopic.php?t=3427&sid=15505d9fe5d22f59bbf36a46d9c8104b Please submit a complete application to the MIE Graduate Office, RS 214, by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 7, 2009. |
Conflict Resolution Workshop
The Leaders of Tomorrow program is currently offering a Conflict Resolution Workshop Date: July 22nd Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm Location: MB101 RSVP to: shannon@mie.utoronto.ca A light lunch will be served. The Leaders of Tomorrow program provides students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering with the skills to become successful industry leaders and outstanding citizens. The program promotes student leadership through co-curricular and extra-curricular workshops, retreats, community engagement, and reflection sessions. It also offers a senior level leadership course led by a seasoned Canadian leader in business. |
Work Abroad Opportunity The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience is currently accepting applications for the 2010 exchange. The application deadline is December 10, 2009 for the summer and fall placements and October 15, 2009 for the January placement. For more information and to apply for an exchange, please visit: http://www.iaeste.org/students |
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunity MIE Grad and Undergrad students are invited to participate in an upcoming Habitat for Humanity Build, over two available dates; July 20th and July 27th. MIE Professor Michael Gruninger will be attending on July 20th with members of the Leaders of Tomorrow Group. Please e-mail civ.eyesofhope@gmail.com to register; detailing for which date you want to sign up, your name, e-mail, phone number, program of study, and year. Participants are required to fundraise a minimum of $35 to cover the cost of construction materials. A free pizza lunch and a T-shirt are provided on the day of the build. No experience is necessary and you will help build a house for a deserving family! Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Scarborough (TTC/Car accessible) |
Position: Manager, Safety Assessment Company/Organisation: The Nuclear Waste Management Organization Location: Toronto, Ontario Click here for further detail |
Position: Tenure-track Assistant Professor Company/Organisation: Texas Tech University Location: Lubbock, Texas Click here for further detail |
Mail Delivery to Bahen Centre Mail delivery and pick-up in the Bahen Centre will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. |
New Faculty Advisor for Formula SAE Jason Bazylak, MIE Design Lecturer, has taken on the role of Faculty Advisor for the Formula SAE team from the previous Faculty Advisor, Markus Bussmann. To kick off the new student-faculty interaction, the FSAE team hosted an introductory meeting where they detailed the team's past, present, and future activities. In attendance were Mr. Bazylak, Prof. Jean Zu, and the Senior FSAE team members. |
Engineering Projects Wanted The Arts and Science Mentorship program links 140 all-star high school students from the GTA with University of Toronto professors from a variety of departments, involving them in faculty-led research projects of all kinds; a series of interactive lectures culminating in a project, independent work in a particular area, small group work, field work, or a combination. The possibilities are endless! Professors can choose to accept one student, a small group, or an unlimited number of qualified students. More information is available at: http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/prospective/highschoolprograms/enrichment#1 MIE Professor Andreas Mandelis currently offers a project and the program would love to have additional engineering projects available. If any faculty members are interested in being a mentor for a highschool student, please contact Britt Gullick, [t: 416-978-8809, e: britt.gullick@utoronto.ca ] for more information. |
Shannon Osborne, Liaison-External Relations: July 2nd, 3rd, 13th to 17th
Anna Vanek, Business Officer: July 6th to 10th
Gordon Boudreau, Machine Shop: July 9th and 10th
Ray Low, Computer Services: July 13th to 17th
Fred Gebeshuber, Machine Shop: July 13th to 24th
Alice McQuarrie, Operations Assistant: July 20th
Sheila Baker, Purchasing/Receiving: July 20th to 27th
Nicole Treston, Undergraduate Counsellor: July 22nd to July 31st
Kathryn Poole, Financial/Admin Assistant: July 24th and 27th
Anna Vanek, Business Officer: July 6th to 10th
Gordon Boudreau, Machine Shop: July 9th and 10th
Ray Low, Computer Services: July 13th to 17th
Fred Gebeshuber, Machine Shop: July 13th to 24th
Alice McQuarrie, Operations Assistant: July 20th
Sheila Baker, Purchasing/Receiving: July 20th to 27th
Nicole Treston, Undergraduate Counsellor: July 22nd to July 31st
Kathryn Poole, Financial/Admin Assistant: July 24th and 27th
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