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A Message from Dean Cristina Amon
This fall, as we enter the fourth year of our Academic Plan 2011–16, I am pleased to share that we are making remarkable progress on our ambitious goals. This issue of The Engineering Newsletter features our Academic Plan – Year Three: Progress and Achievements, a report that outlines our achievements and activities over the past year, along with our updated goals.
Together, as a Faculty and a community, we have much to be proud of. Through our unwavering pursuit of excellence, we have enhanced our multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment, added innovative new academic programming, improved student and faculty diversity, upgraded our facilities and attracted some of the world’s brightest to study here and conduct research with us.
For example, last year we surpassed our goal for graduate student enrolment well ahead of schedule. This achievement moves us closer to our longer-term goal of reaching a 60:40 undergraduate to graduate student ratio. We also exceeded our Tri-Council research funding goal, which had a direct impact on our share of Canada Research Chairs, increasing our allocation by four Tier II equivalent CRCs.
Our Faculty has also made progress in realizing our transformational vision for the Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CEIE). This building will be a collaborative hub, offering crucial space for our Faculty to implement innovative learning pedagogies, while enhancing multidisciplinary research and fostering entrepreneurial activities among students, faculty, alumni and industry partners. I am grateful for the tremendous support we continue to receive for this important milestone in our Faculty’s history.
Thank you for your ongoing contributions and commitment to our vibrant engineering community. I welcome your feedback on the Year Three progress report and look forward to celebrating our many accomplishments to come.
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Spotlight On
A look at our progress towards our Academic Plan goals in 2013-14
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What's New
Engineering Education
U of T Engineering launches unique collaborative program in engineering education
U of T Engineering and OISE launch Canada's first collaborative program in engineering education for master and Phd students
U of T Engineering pilots innovative classroom design
Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) room enables collaborative, hands-on learning, assisted by technology and strategic design
Dispelling myths about grad studies at U of T Engineering Graduate Fair
Prospective students gathered to explore graduate engineering programs at Canadian universities
Cultures converge at U of T Engineering's annual international breakfast
This year, the Faculty welcomes 57 international exchange and 301 Science without Borders students
Dean welcomes students to this year's first Town Hall
Faculty and students explore topics such as career services and first-year experience
Cities and Urban Issues
U of T Engineering signs agreement with CAF to advance sustainable development in Latin America
Senior CAF officials visited U of T Engineering to explore opportunities for research collaboration
The third urban revolution: BizSkule event to explore the future of travel
Q & A with transit expert Professor Eric Miller (CivE) on the future of urban transportation
U of T Cities podcast: the future of transit
New audio series featuring professors Eric Miller (CivE) and Baher Abdulhai (CivE), researcher Samah El-Tantawy (CivE), OTI Lumionics and more
Entrepreneurship
Alumnus elevates UTIAS entrepreneurship with $1-million donation
Francis Shen (UTIAS MASc 8T3) contributes to new aerospace incubator for graduate students
Fertility startup: a year in the life of the engineer entrepreneur
Q & A with Lisa Eamer (MechE 0T8, MASc 1T3) of QSperm, a startup that uses “Sperm Olympics” to help couples get pregnant faster
Engineering alumni build the world's first consumer-ready OLED lamp
U of T Engineering startup OTI Lumionics makes OLED technology affordable and accessible
Bionym raises $14 million for wearable, password-replacing tech
"Nymi" is a bracelet-style product that uses your unique heart rhythm to unlock your car, your phone and more
Honours & Awards
Three new Canada Research Chairs for U of T Engineering
Professors Aimy Bazylak (MIE), Elizabeth Edwards (ChemE) and Goldie Nejat (MIE) awarded Canada Research Chairs
Tissue engineering pioneer Michael Sefton inducted to the U.S. Institute of Medicine
University Professor honoured as one of only a few Canadians ever inducted into the United States Institute of Medicine
Frank Kschischang named U of T Distinguished Professor
Professor Kschischang (ECE) honoured for new subspace codes for network coding that prevent errors in digital communication systems
U of T inventor wins $100K Manning Award for anti-clotting medical innovation
Professor Paul Santerre (IBBME) recognized for developing and commercializing Surface Modifying Macromolecules for catheter tubes
U of T Engineering alumni celebrated at 25th annual Arbor Awards
The University of Toronto honoured 11 Engineering alumni for their ongoing dedication and generosity to the University
Engineers take aim at childhood hunger and unclean water with Grand Challenges Canada grants
Two U of T Engineering projects receive seed funding to implement their innovative products in the developing world
Announcements and Appointments
U of T Engineering welcomes Catherine Riddell, executive director, communications
Catherine joins the Faculty with energy, enthusiasm and over a decade of U of T strategic communications experience
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Governance
Faculty Council Recap
Review of the items approved and discussed on October 8, 2014
Mark your calendar! Faculty council meeting dates for the 2014-15 year are as follows:
All meetings take place from 12:10 to 2 p.m. in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber (GB202)
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In the Media
Researchers aim to harvest the sun's energy in cheap, new ways (Globe and Mail)
A look at bio-inspired ideas for sustainable energy with Professor Ted Sargent (ECE), vice dean, research, at the 2014 Connaught Global Challenge Symposium
The scientific solutions for Toronto's traffic congestion (Globe and Mail)
Professor Eric Miller (CivE) discusses smart traffic lights, cars that communicate with each other and more
Is this electric car-bike the answer to our transit woes? (Toronto Star)
U of T Engineering students developed a hybrid electric vehicle that syncs with your smartphone
Skin printing just got faster, cheaper and smaller (Fast Company)
PrintAlive, a 3D skin printer developed by U of T Engineering students, makes 3D skin printing more accessible, garnering the 2014 James Dyson Award for Canada
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Newsletter Archive
Did you miss a past issue of The Engineering Newsletter? Revisit past articles and catch up on Faculty news on the Engineering news site.
The Engineering Newsletter is a monthly summary of key headlines, events and opportunities for faculty and staff in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. If you have questions or comments, please contact: Engineering Communications.
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