A Message from Dean, Cristina Amon
Engineering Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions engineers bring to our local and global communities. From research to technical innovation to practical implementation, engineers constantly create ways to improve people’s everyday lives and to solve some of the world’s most pressing needs. Many such solutions and innovations spark, grow and develop here in our own labs, classrooms and study spaces.
Our Faculty has celebrated Engineering Month in several ways: Hi-Skule Designapalooza hosted over 300 budding engineers from grades three to eight; over 820 prospective students roamed our Faculty during March Break; the Canadian Engineering Competition – organized by our own Engineering students – welcomed over 150 fellow Canadian undergraduate students in a highly successful three-day competition; and our faculty continue to receive prestigious research fellowships and international awards.
We take great pride in our faculty, staff and students who inspire excellence in our work, studies, research and teaching. Thank you for your on-going engagement and contributions to our vibrant Engineering community.
March 31, 2010
Volume 3, Issue 12
In this issue:
What's New
Honours and Awards
Research
Governance
Engineering Events
In the News
Archives
What's New
National Engineering MonthNational celebration of engineering inspires new generation with events like Designapalooza U of T Engineering hosts 1,000 applicants and guests at March Break Applicant EventProspective students tour facilities, talk with professors and chat with students about programs, opportunities and student life Faculty panel discusses opportunities and challenges for Women in EngineeringWomen graduate students learn about gender parity history, hear personal insights and consider future engineering education U of T Engineering hosts Canadian Engineering CompetitionStudent Executive organizes outstanding national competition, debates team wins first place Engineering Science students job shadow AlumniReading week initiative broadens perspectives about future career opportunities First year EngSci students tackle Toronto problems in Design ShowcasePraxis II addresses city issues of cyclist and pedestrian safety, information-sharing between city agencies dealing with homelessness, sustainable energy TechTip: Laptop users save batteries and environmentHow to prolong your laptop battery life, save money and reduce landfill usage |
Honours and Awards
Save the date: Celebrating Engineering Success 2010
Dean Cristina Amon invites all staff and faculty members to join her on April 22, 2010 for a reception to recognize the outstanding achievements of our Faculty and celebrate another successful academic year. We will also take this opportunity to honour the recipients of our staff and teaching awards, as well as the new McCharles Fellow.
April 22, 2010 | 4–6 p.m. | Michael E. Charles Council Chamber (GB202)
Please RSVP by Monday, April 12 to Carolyn Farrell
Phone: 416-978-8666 / Email: carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
Frank Kschischang and Andreas Mandelis awarded Killam Research Fellowships
Canada Council for the Arts awards two engineering faculty prestigious national award for excellence in research
U of T Engineering professor wins ASEE Section Teaching Award
Greg Evans (ChemE) recognized for engagement and teaching effectiveness in the classroom
MSE students sweep prizes at ASM Poster Night
UofT undergrad and grad students excel at annual engineering event
U of T Aeronautics Team (UTAT) wins five awards at SAE Aero Design West Competition
Aerospace Students take California by storm in record number of wins at North American competition; lead the way in innovation, design and construction
Research
Rising Stars of Research 2010
The RSR online application will open May 10th 2010; Application dealine is Monday, June 14, at 4:00 pm, PDT
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations, Round 5
Internal deadline: May 17, 2010; Application deadline: May 19, 2010, 12:00 noon
Governance
Reminder to place future Faculty Council dates in your calendar
May 26, 2010 | Time: 12:10 - 2:00 p.m. | Michael E. Charles Council Chamber (GB202)
Engineering Events |
In the News
Auto Industry helps retool Health Care
Michael Carter (MIE) considers assembly lines for inspiration on health care reform
Study by U of T prof supports green move
Heather Maclean's (CIV) findings that biomass dramatically reduce greenhouse emissions help Ontario Power Utility move away from coal
U of T Engineer brings resounding technology to church; Andantephone in action
Steve Mann (ECE) prepares to perform concert in St. Andrew's church with musical invention
U of T Professor directs nanotech development
Ted Sargent (ECE) explains technology of Quantum Dots behind new camera sensors for mobile phones; related articles: CNET Asia; PhysOrg.com; New Scientist
Sewage rules to get clean up
Ron Hofmann (CIV) welcomes new regulations to sewage treatment plants
PhD Candidate unsuspecting entrepreneur, software gone viral
Vincent Cheung (ECE) finds success as entrepreneur when photo college program becomes sensation
Newsletter Archives
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