A Message from Dean Cristina Amon
I am pleased to share the 2010 Annual Report, which builds upon last year's inaugural report, and presents the Faculty's historical data to assess our progress. We also highlight last year's initiatives, and include new chapters on Advancement and Communications, and a combined Financial and Physical Resources chapter.
Last year, we critically reflected on the inaugural report's data through our comprehensive Self-Study and External Review. This year's report will also serve as an important resource as we complete and implement our Academic Plan to guide us over the next five to seven years.
We have much to celebrate: two new Foreign Associates of the National Academy of Engineering; seventeen Engineering students will receive Cressy Awards for outstanding leadership; ten scholars received Connaught Innovation Awards, with three more researchers invited to vie for the Connaught Global Challenge Fund; and the Faculty has developed a Robotics and Mechatronics Minor and a PhD concentration in Clinical Engineering. A great turn-out at last week's Dean's Student Town Hall, provided direct input on ways we can continue this positive trajectory and improve student experience.
As we continue to strengthen our Faculty, I invite you to provide input. Your efforts ensure our vibrant community of students, faculty, alumni and staff flourishes as Canada's premier Engineering school with a proud tradition of pre-eminence in engineering education, innovation and research.
February 17, 2011
Volume 4, Issue 6
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Annual Report 2010: Performance Indicators
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Honours and Awards
Research
Governance
Engineering Events
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What's New
Opening the Floor for Discussion at Dean's Student Town Hall
Dean Cristina Amon, EngSoc and students deliberated on ways to strengthen U of T Engineering experience
IBBME PhD with Clinical Engineering to be Considered
Concentration will meet the increasing demand for clinical engineers as leaders in research and innovation
Engineering Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics Proposed
On March 8, Faculty Council will consider the establishment of new minor; IRM leads the way
New U of T Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians
Principles governing the establishment of assignments for faculty and librarians outlined
Engineering Students Develop a Global Perspective through Cyber-Mentoring
EngSci students such as Marina Freire-Gormaly (1T0 + PEY) are connecting with students from Asian University for Women
Leaders of Tomorrow Event Encourages Students to Step Up and Speak Out
On January 25, LOT distinguished guests James Orbinski, Dave Meslin and Natalia Lizon shared their experiences for turning ideas into effective, global action
Honours and Awards
ECE Student Takes NSERC André Hamer Postgraduate Prize
Audrey C. Kertesz (ElecE, MASc 1T2) receives award for planned control-theory research on photovoltaic arrays
Two U of T Engineers Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering
Alumnus Prabha Kundur (ElecE MASc 6T5, PhD 6T7) and ECE Professor Jonathan Rose named Foreign Associates of NAE
Connaught Fund Announces Innovation and Summer Institute Awards
Engineering Faculty nearly sweeps renewed awards program
Engineering Students Receive Cressy Awards for Outstanding Leadership
Seventeen undergraduates from across the Faculty receive 2011 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards
Celebrating Engineering Success 2011
SAVE THE DATE: April 27, 2011
Faculty and staff are invited to join us for the 4th annual Celebrating Engineering Success Reception on Wednesday, April 27, to mark another outstanding year for Engineering in terms of honours, awards and major research grants. We will also honour the recipients of our staff and faculty teaching awards.
Time: 4 to 6 p.m. | Michael E. Charles Council Chamber (GB202)
RSVP by Wednesday, April 20 to Carolyn Farrell
Phone: 416-978-8666 / Email: carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
Research
Grand Challenges Canada – Canadian Rising Stars in Global Health
Deadline: March 7, 2011
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant Opportunity: Tuberculosis Biomarkers
Deadline: March 31, 2011
2011 NSERC Strategic Project Grants Program: Timelines and Support
Internal deadline: April 4, 2011
2011 Canada Council for the Arts – Killam Research Fellowship
Internal deadline: May 9, 2011
Governance
ChemE Senior Lecturer Elected to U of T Academic Board
On February 14, U of T announced that Dr. Graeme Norval, Associate Chair and Undergraduate Coordinator, will serve on the Academic Board from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014
Items to be Considered at Faculty Council Meeting
An overview of major items going forward on March 8
Mark your calendars! The 2011 Faculty Council meetings will take place from 12:10 to 2 p.m. in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber. The upcoming meeting dates are:
- Tuesday, March 8, 2011
- Thursday, April 28, 2011
Engineering Events |
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February 18 February 21–25 February 25 February 26 February 26 February 28 March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 5 March 8 March 12 |
MIE: Distinguished Speaker Andrew de Mello, Imperial College London |
More Engineering events
To submit events, please contact: elizabeth.raymer@utoronto.ca
In the News
Study Shows Benefits of Electrical Stimulation Therapy for People Paralyzed by Spinal-Cord Injury
Professor Milos R. Popovic (IBBME) develops new treatment approach using tiny bursts of electricity to reawaken paralyzed muscles "significantly"
Managing Disability in the Digital Age
Eric Wan (CompE 1T0) develops research in computer-based technology that enables disabled children to communicate and engage electronically
InVisage Secures C Venture Funding
Professor Ted Sargent's (ECE) QuantumFilm technology could be in smartphones and camera phones next year
Suburbs Found to be Bigger Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Study led by Professor Chris Kennedy (CivE) showed that suburbs emitted more gas than inner city
Dean Addresses University of Texas – Arlington College on Heat Transport
Dean Cristina Amon (MIE) participates in Engineering Distinguished Speaker series
New iPhone App Could Help NHL All-Star Game
Professor Jonathan Rose (ECE) helps develop TeamChooser to select players for a balanced team
Facebook-like Traffic Site Launched
Professor Baher Abdulhai (CivE) helps people share information about city traffic through development of On-Line Network-Enabled Intelligent Transportation Systems
'Talking Photos' Tell Success Story
Kamal Shah (MechE 8T9, MASc 9T2) runs Fotobabble in Silicon Valley
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