A Message from Dean Cristina Amon
The Faculty underwent an External Review on May 5-6. In preparation, we developed a Faculty Self-Study, an intensive, deeply reflective document that highlights our achievements as well as the challenges that lie ahead. I am delighted to report that the reviewers enthusiastically praised the Faculty for our accomplishments, progress and performance over the past five years. They also shared some insightful observations – many of which were included as part of our Self Study.
As Dean, I am particularly proud of our connection with over 40,000 of our engineering alumni around the world. Over the past few weeks we welcomed over 400 alumni for a series of events and reunions, the largest of which included 322 alumni returning to campus for Spring Reunion. Our network continues to grow, with the graduation of almost 1000 students this month. I encourage our alumni worldwide to welcome our newest graduates as they move into the next phase of their engineering careers. Like you, they aspire to create a better world. We are confident that they will achieve similar success as the alumni and professors you read about in this issue and expect that they will remain connected with their alma mater.
I am honoured to lead this Faculty for another term. I look forward to collaborating with our dynamic Skule™ community of alumni, professors, students, staff, industry partners, and friends to secure U of T Engineering’s position as a global leader in engineering education and innovative, high-impact research.
I wish you and your family a relaxing, rewarding summer and look forward to reconnecting next autumn.
Cristina Amon
June 30, 2010
Volume 3, Issue 15
In this issue:
Alumni News
Cornerstones
What's Happening?
Save-the-date
Faculty News
Quick Links
Alumni News
U of T Receives Six of Nine Engineers Canada AwardsCristina Amon (MIE), Constantin Christopoulos (CivE), Greg Evans (ChemE), Mike Klassen (EngSci), Jane Chui (EngSci) and Julie Payette (ECE) received honours from Engineers Canada Canadians celebrate Canada’s contribution to the safe return of the Apollo 13 astronautsMuseum honours UTIAS team for their role in safely returning Apollo 13 astronauts to earth 40 years ago Boston Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor reflects pathJulian Kuerti (EngSci 9T9) applauds engineering education for hard work, creativity and perseverance Skule™ Grad dubbed Space Pioneer of CanadaPlaque unveiling honours Dr. Andrew Molozzi’s (EngSci 5T3) work on the Alouette 1 Satellite, which made Canada an early player in aeronautics Welcome to our newest alumni!Hours of study, labwork and collaboration pay off as the Class of 1T0 celebrates graduation |
Cornerstones Built by Alumni
Alumni Pays it Forward
Don King (MIE 5T0) epitomizes giving back with both time and financial support to help today’s engineering students
Hatch Ltd. Establish Scholarships in Sustainable Energy Research
Partner donates $1 million to assist outstanding graduate students pursue advanced research in strategic area
5T3 Engineering Award plaque unveiled
57 years of friendship, celebration and commitment to Skule™ is permanently recognized on campus
What's Happening?
Inspire and be inspired by Skule™ Mentorship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 program
Calgary Student Send-Off
2nd annual Calgary Skule™ Alumni Chapter event increases the excitement and eases the concerns of the incoming Class of 1T4
MIE Chair Meets with International Alumni
Alumni Reunion dinner builds inroads with Shanghai and area Skule™ alumni
Spring Reunion welcomes home alumni
Honoured years return to Skule™ to celebrate, learn what’s new on campus and renew friendships
20 Years Already?
With a few more grey hairs the Class of 9T0 picked up right where they left off
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Faculty News
Quantum Cryptography Cracked
Professor Hoi-Kwong Lo (ECE) contributes to solving commercial quantum cryptography system (Selected links: itweb; Sindh Today; Physics World; Google Gear Guide; Physics Today)
Brockhouse Canada Prize Announced
Award-winning Professors Sanjeev Chandra (MIE), Tom Coyle (MSE) and Javad Mostaghimi (MIE) and Dr. Valerian (Larry) Pershin (MIE) make news in National Post (Selected links: Market Watch; About.com:Physics)
Milica Radisic Mends Broken Hearts
The Scientist features the work of IBBME Professors
Researcher Makes Synthetic Genome
Professor Elizabeth Edwards (ChemE) weighs in on genome breakthrough (Calgary Herald)
Municipal Green Efforts Lacking in the GTA
Professor Chris Kennedy (CivE) measures neighbourhood emissions
U of T Engineer Hits the Jackpot with Shape Collage
PhD student Vincent Cheung (ECE) wins business contests with invention
CivE Professor Emeritus to Transit Leadership: "Put the customer first"
Richard Soberman outlines ideas to improve transit in GTA and across Canada
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