Posts Categorized: News

October 24, 2016 — What will Toronto’s workforce look like in 50 years? One thing is for sure: MIE will play a big part in shaping it. Toronto Life spoke with two of our grad students, Christina Moro (MechE) and…

October 24, 2016 — Professor Mark Fox gives expert comment on how Toronto’s population will change over the next 50 years. Read more.

October 24, 2016 — Reza Nosrati (MechE PhD 1T6) was recently honoured with the 2016 Douglas R. Colton Medal for Research Excellence, in recognition for his pioneering work in microfluidics and nanotechnologies to more effectively treat male infertility. Only one Colton…

October 18, 2016 — Cristina Amon, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and Alumni Chair Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, has been named an Honorary Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Amon…

October 14, 2016 — Graduate students working to advance solar technology, design brain-machine interfaces and improve drinking water quality have been awarded Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for 2016. Vanier Scholarships, worth $50,000 per year for three years, are awarded by the…

October 11, 2016 — The National Academy of Engineering has honoured two University of Toronto undergrads – Rachel Andrade and Clara Stoesser – with a first-place award for their video “Refugee Crisis,” which explores how systems engineering can be applied to the plight of refugees. Stoesser, a…

October 4, 2016 — More than 50 aspiring female engineers gathered at the University of Toronto for the annualYoung Women in Engineering Symposium (YWIES) on Saturday, October 1. Now in its third year, the symposium brought together high-achieving high-school students for a…

September 30, 2016 — Creating solutions to pressing global challenges — from clean water, to renewable energy, to health care innovations — requires a plurality of perspectives, delegates at the sixth Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) heard Tuesday. A panel of experts…

September 21, 2016 — Robotics innovation and research has become a significant drawing card for students at universities and colleges, says MIE Professor Goldie Nejat. Read more.

September 13, 2016 — A robotic exoskeleton for children with physical disabilities; an electronic “smart skin” that helps surgeons avoid errors; a meal replacement that promotes cognitive health — these are just a few of the U of T Engineering innovations featured…