Grad Profile: Patricia Sheridan
Patricia Sheridan, MIE | BASc, University of Toronto | MASc Candidate, University of Toronto
Affiliations
- Initiator and Current Coordinator, U of T FIRST Robotics Mentorship Program
- Executive Committee Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Ontario Section
- Planning Committee Member, Women Empowered in Engineering
- Irish Dance Choreographer and Competitive Salsa Team Dancer, U of T Rise and Improvize Dance Club
Awards & Honours
- Research Assistantship, University of Toronto, 2009
- Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2009
- Gold Medal Award, Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2009
- Cressy Student Leadership Award, University of Toronto, 2009
- Undergraduate Student Research Award, NSERC, 2007
- First Year Admissions Scholarship, University of Toronto, 2005
Research
I work with Professor Beno Benhabib on Task Allocation in Multi-Robot Systems. We develop fully autonomous robotic systems that are capable of reacting to changing environments in real-time to cooperatively achieve a global goal.
Why did you choose U of T Engineering?
Having worked with Professor Benhabib during my undergraduate studies, I knew that U of T had a strong research program in the area of robotics. The research opportunities and corresponding facilities available within MIE were state-of-the-art and allowed for cutting-edge research. U of T also had a very competitive funding package with many opportunities for external scholarships and teaching assistantships. However, what sold me on U of T’s engineering program was the ability to fast track from the MASc program to the PhD program. This would allow me to potentially achieve my PhD in four years, instead of six.
What has been your most memorable moment at U of T so far?
My most memorable moment was when the curtain went up at Skule Nite 0T6. All the adrenaline of being on stage and the enjoyment of seeing the show finally came together after hours and hours of rehearsal. It was exhilarating.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to become a professor of Mechanical Engineering. This will allow me to best combine my two passions: teaching and research.
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