A Message from Dean Cristina Amon
The Engineering researchers who work, study and innovate at U of T share a common focus: unearthing new opportunities for solving the world's most pressing problems. Our reputation helps us to attract exceptional scholars and academically strong students. Recently, we welcomed four new faculty members to our community, and we celebrate seven faculty and lecturers whose remarkable efforts and contributions earned them promotions.
The Faculty's outstanding researchers are also our best educators. Every day, we impart our knowledge and enhance student learning by sharing leading-edge discoveries and innovations. And we influence research even farther afield. Collaborations across the University, with industry, government and in our professional and community organizations locally and internationally broadens – and deepens – our reach and impact.
Through our collective research endeavours, we strengthen engineering knowledge, support our local and national research agendas and inspire innovation in our future engineers.
October 14, 2010
Volume 4, Issue 2
In this issue:
Spotlight On: Research
What's New
Honours & Awards
Research
Governance
Engineering Events
In the News
Archives
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Spotlight On: Research
Research MentorshipA look at how Engineering professors mentor students into leading researchers of tomorrow Research that Can Change the WorldEngineers at U of T are conducting research of global significance |
What's New
Welcome to New Faculty Members
John Harrison (CivE, Keck Chair), Oh-Sung Kwon (CivE), Oya Mercan (CivE) and Kenneth Tallman (ECP) join Faculty's distinguished scholars
Newly Tenured Faculty Members and Promotions
Congratulations to Professors Edgar Acosta (ChemE), Julie Audet (IBBME), Milica Radisic (IBBME, ChemE), Olivera Kesler (MIE), Craig Simmons (MIE), Michael Grüninger (MIE) and Senior Lecturer Lisa Romkey (EngSci)
THE Global University Ranking Names U of T Engineering as Best in Canada
U of T only Canadian school to make top 15 list of Engineering and Technology programs
Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) Honours Father's Memory
Professor's dad "encouraged discovery," and is remembered in the Irving O. Shoichet Distinguished Lecture series
BioZone Centre Opens Doors to Students and Faculty
ChemE tour of a unique research facility
French Journalists Tour U of T Engineering Labs
Journalists from Le Monde, Le Figaro and L'Express, among others, get a peek at Engineering research underway
Honours & Awards
Professor Edward (Ted) Davison Inducted into the National Academy of Engineering
ECE Emeritus Professor's honour among the highest distinctions accorded to an Engineer
Susan McCahan Receives OCUFA Teaching Award
Professor Susan McCahan (MIE) becomes second Engineering faculty member to be recognized
Four ChemE Staff Win Excellence Through Innovation Award
Administrative staff members Joan Chen, Pauline Martini, Liam Mitchell and Deborah Peart receive U of T Innovation Award
Engineering Professor and Alumnus Selected for Best Paper Award
Professor Stavros Argyropoulos (MSE) and alumnus Dr. Zhi Li (MSE, PhD 0T8) receives award from Metallurgical Society
MIE Student Makes James Dyson Award Global Shortlist
Samuel Melamed makes the top 20 with rain collector invention
Call for Nominations: Staff Awards
Nomination submissions accepted until Jan. 31
Research
Funding Opportunity: Post-doctoral Research Fellowships 2011–12
Deadline for one-year fellowship is Nov. 15
U of T Connaught Fund Programs
Deadlines for new programs that promote research and innovation
Governance
Mark your calendars! The 2010–11 Faculty Council meetings will take place from 12:10 to 2 p.m. in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber. The meeting dates are:
- Wednesday, December 1, 2010
- Tuesday, March 8, 2011
- Thursday, April 28, 2011
Engineering Events |
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October 14 |
MSE: 5th Annual MSE Industry Day |
In the News
Commuting Becomes Red-Button Issue in Toronto
Professor Eric Miller (CivE) comments on efficient transportation infrastructure
Robotic Care Will Soon Be Part of Health Care
Professor Mark Chignell (MIE) comments on the role of robots in healthcare provision for elderly
U of T Program Has Engineering Students Help in Plan to Revive Creativity
Professor Jean Zu (MIE) helps form partnership with business and government to increase innovation
Research Demonstrates Single-charge-detection Capability of Nanowire Field-effect Transistors
Professor Harry Ruda (MSE) and group demonstrate the use of nanowire transistors to give comparable charge performance of single electron transistors
Quantum Dot Spin-out from U of T Wins Wall Street Journal Innovation Award
InVisage Technologies Inc., founded by Professor Ted Sargent (ECE), is recognized by WSJ
Human-powered Ornithopter Becomes First Ever to Sustain Flight
Catch reports on UTIAS PhD candidate Todd Reichert's (EngSci,0T5) record-breaking flight from The Star, with second follow-up, The Globe and Mail, BBC News, CNN, The Los Angeles Times and The Christian Science Monitor
From Building Bridges to Running Bay Street
Sukrit Ganguly (ChemE 0T5, MASc 0T8) is one of a new breed of financial engineers and global innovators
Hot Engineering Jobs
Dean Cristina Amon gives expert comment on in-demand Engineering careers
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