A Message from Dean Cristina Amon
April, and the events and awareness campaigns around Earth Day, shed light on the innumerable ways that the environment touches our lives. Fortunately, U of T Engineers address these challenges by creating technologies that make industry, cities, homes and businesses more sustainable. In this eNews, read about just a few of our Faculty's education and research initiatives and look for the upcoming Skulematters™ that focuses on sustainability initiatives.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Allen as the next Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry. On behalf of the Faculty, I thank Doug Reeve for his exemplary commitment and vision for the Department and Engineering leadership education.
The Faculty's undergraduate and graduate curriculum now includes a new Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics and a PhD concentration in Clinical Engineering. Also, we created global engineering opportunities through a number of international initiatives including student exchanges, a CGEN course offering in India and a new Graduate Certificate in Globalization.
April 29, 2011
Volume 4, Issue 8
In this issue:
Spotlight On: Sustainability
What's New
Honours and Awards
Research
Governance
Engineering Events
In the News
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Spotlight On: Sustainability
Sustainable Innovation Through EducationU of T Engineering prepares students to be environmental leaders |
What's New
First QS World University Rankings by Subject Names U of T Engineering Best in Canada
Global university ranking for 2011 places U of T first in each discipline
Grant Allen Appointed ChemE Chair
Professor Allen will serve as Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry beginning July 1, 2011
Advisory Committee: Vice-Dean, Undergraduate, Call for Nominations
Faculty community is invited to submit nominations by May 6, 2011
External Review – UTIAS
Reviewers will visit the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) on May 5–6, 2011
Governing Council Approves New Engineering Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics
New program will teach students to render robotic and mechatronic systems into viable consumer products
IBBME to Offer Clinical Engineering PhD Concentration for Fall 2011
U of T approves new concentration that prepares doctoral candidates to meet increasing demand for clinical engineers
Engineering Global Initiatives Take Faculty and Students Around the World
U of T Engineering has established a host of programs that provide students with global perspectives
Peter Halsall (CivE 7T7) Brings Holistic Vision
The Halsalls pledge $100,000 toward a bold new curriculum at Survey Camp
Design Showcases Draw Crowds
Praxis II challenges students to design for Toronto, ECE496 gives glimpse to future technologies
$5 Million Awarded for Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine Research
University Professor Michael Sefton (ChemE, IBBME), Professor Gang Zheng (IBBME) receive funds to improve diagnosis and treatment
University of Toronto Researchers "Brighten" the Future of OLED Technology
One-atom-thick chlorine reduces OLED device complexity while enabling record efficiencies
MC–78 Machine Shop Available for Faculty Projects
In addition to engineering, the shop also provides services to the wider U of T community, affiliated research hospitals and private corporations
Two Engineering Alumni Elected to U of T Governing Council
Chirag Variawa (MSE 0T9, MIE doctoral candidate) and Keith Thomas (MechE 8T7) are governors-elect
Honours and Awards
Eight Engineering Staff Members Honoured by the Faculty
John MacDonald (CivE), Ryan Mendell (MIE), Nelly Pietropaolo (CivE), Bruno Korst (ECE), Steve Miszuk (Faculty Director, Facilities and Infrastructure Planning), Joe Wong (ECE), Lesley Mak (Student Success Specialist) and Annie Simpson (Assistant Director, ILead) were recognized for their outstanding contributions to U of T Engineering
Professors Recognized for Teaching Excellence
Professors Sean Hum (ECE) and Jim Wallace (MIE) were honoured at the 4th annual Celebrating Engineering Success reception
IBBME Faculty Honoured for Excellence in Education
Professor Tom Chau and Dr. Albert Yee awarded prestigious teaching awards from U of T's Faculty of Medicine
Two Engineering Alumni Named Canada's Top 40 Under 40™
Som Seif (IndE 9T9) and John Poulos (ElecE 9T7) distinguished as two of the most successful Canadians under 40
Engineering Science Student is Honoured as Ambassador and Role Model for Women
Vivian Hui (EngSci) receives 2011 Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship for Ontario Region
Research
Canadian Space Agency (CSA): Flights for the Advancement of Science & Technology (FAST)
Internal deadline: May 6, 2011
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Grand Challenges Explorations, Round 7
Internal deadline: May 11, 2011
Ontario Post Doctoral Fellowship Program
Internal deadline: June 7, 2011
Governance
Faculty Council Meeting Recap
Items approved at April 28 meeting
Mark your calendars! The Faculty Council meetings take place from 12:10 to 2 p.m. in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber. The 2011–12 meeting dates are:
- Thursday, October 6, 2011
- Friday, December 2, 2011
- Wednesday, March 7, 2012
- Thursday, April 26, 2012
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To submit events, please contact: liz.do@utoronto.ca
In the News
U of T Civil Engineers Study Energy Efficiency for Apartment Towers
PhD candidate Marianne Touchie (CivE) and her team are working on a plan to increase the efficiency of aging apartment buildings in Toronto
Why We Make Robots Human
Professor Andrew Goldenberg (MIE) sheds light on why researchers replicate the human form
New App Helps Those Who Can't Speak to be Heard
Aakash Sahney (EngSci) is a designer of MyVoice, an assistive communication device that helps users to speak
Praxis II Challenges Students to Design for Toronto
EngSci students present design solutions for the city at showcase
New Utility Project Will Employ CAPE's Power Management System
University of Toronto Centre for Applied Power Electronics will provide real-time control for power transfer between energy storage units and smart grid
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