A Message from Dean Cristina Amon
As we move forward with our Academic Plan, we focus on a key strategic area – Graduate Studies. Our aim is to further enrich graduate students' learning, while preparing them to be world-class researchers and innovators. Graduate Studies continues to provide a wide array of opportunities to our students – from the new IBBME Clinical Engineering PhD concentration, to a certificate in Engineering and Globalization, to the ever-growing certificate options in the MEng program.
And with the new year nearly upon us, 2011 has wrapped up with two momentous events for U of T Engineering and the university. Recently, we unveiled the new addition to the Lassonde Mining Building, which will serve as a space for innovation and learning for undergraduates and graduate students.
Also, U of T officially launched 'Boundless,' the largest philanthropic campaign in Canadian university history. We will play a key role in the campaign, ensuring that U of T, and our Faculty, continues to be a global leader, showcasing boundless innovation and excellence.
As we get set for the holiday break, I would like to express my gratitude for your contributions to the Faculty. I wish you and your families a rewarding and joyous holiday and new year.
December 16, 2011
Volume 5, Issue 4
In this issue:
Spotlight On:
Graduate Studies
What's New
Honours and Awards
Research
Governance
Engineering Events
In the News
Video Showcase
Archives
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Spotlight On: Graduate Studies
A Video Q&A with Professor Chris DamarenThe Engineering Newsletter sits down with Professor Damaren (UTIAS), Vice-Dean, Graduate Studies to discuss Graduate Studies, and what the future holds for the program Diversifying Skills: The Evolution of the MEng Program
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What's New
Global Outreach: U of T Engineering Partners with USACH
Faculty signs memorandum of agreement with Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)
Transformed Lassonde Mining Building Celebrated
New space supports student learning and adds sustainable features to heritage building
U of T Launches 'Boundless'
A look at U of T Engineering's role in the university's fundraising campaign
U of T Engineering Alumnus is Engineering Social Change
Suneet Tuli (CivE 9T0), the man behind the world's cheapest tablet, visits U of T to discuss how technology can change the world
Lab-on-a-Chip Revolutionizes HIV Monitoring in Developing Countries
ECE PhD candidate James Dou invents lab-on-chip that makes blood testing accessible and efficient
Eight Engineering Students Make The Next 36
Undergraduates among 36 chosen nationwide for prestigious entrepreneurship program
Interface Biologics Inc. Announces $1-Million Investment by IAF-LS
Company founded by Professor Paul Santerre (IBBME) receives boost in commercializing biomaterial and biomedical technology
ChemE and ECE Appoint New Associate Chairs, Graduate Studies
Professor Charles Jia (ChemE) and Associate Professor David Lie (ECE) appointed
Honours and Awards
Five Engineering Professors Elected Fellows of AAAS
Professors Sanjeev Chandra (MIE), Andrew Goldenberg (MIE), Chul Park (MIE), Michael Sefton (ChemE/IBBME) and Paul Young (CivE) elected Fellows of the American Association for Advancement of Science
CivE Grad Student Named Rob MacIsaac Fellow by Metrolinx
MASc candidate Keith Cochrane to apply research to improve transportation in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
ChemE Alumnus Wins White House Award
Ali Khademhosseini (ChemE 9T9, MASc 0T1) awarded a 2011 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers by President Barack Obama
Engineering Students Place 2nd at Wharton Undergraduate Consulting Competition
U of T edges out teams from Harvard and UPenn
U of T Named Canada's Top Research University
Re$earch Infosource Inc. ranks U of T first in list of Canada's University Innovation Leaders
Gerald Hatch Inducted into the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame
Hatch Ltd. founder and key industrial partner to the Faculty honoured for outstanding achievements
Call for Nominations: Staff Awards
Awards celebrate outstanding contributions of Faculty community; submissions due January 31, 2012
Engineering Newsletter Receives Silver Award
CASE District II Accolades Awards program recognizes Engineering Newsletter for quality, creativity and innovation
Research
Genome Canada Genomics and Personalized Health Competition
Tentative deadlines for Genome Canada funding competition
TandemLaunch Call for Proposal - Winter 2012 Multimedia Projects
Internal deadline: January 13, 2012
2011-2012 McLean Award Competition
Deadline: January 16, 2012
Grand Challenges: Preventing Pre-term Birth Initiative
LOI deadline: January 31, 2012
Governance
Faculty Council Recap
An overview of items discussed at the December 2, 2011 meeting
Mark your calendars! The Faculty Council meetings take place from 12:10 to 2 pm in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber. The 2012 meeting dates are:
- Wednesday, March 7, 2012
- Thursday, April 26, 2012
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In the News
Battling the Traffic Bulge
Professor Eric Miller (CivE) gives expert comment on how to improve traffic congestion and commuter quality of life
Do Cellphones Pose Threat to Airplanes?
ECE Professor Sean Victor Hum explains the potential dangers after celebrity removed from aircraft for cellphone use
An Electronic Fireside Chat with Dean Cristina Amon
Product Design & Development profiles Dean Amon
The Future of Stem Cell Research
The Globe and Mail holds Q&A with Professor Peter Zandstra (IBBME)
Solar Innovations by U of T Engineers Featured in Postmedia
National newspaper chain features groundbreaking research by Ted Sargent (ECE) and PhD Candidate Graham Morse (ChemE)
Karney Warns Wasted Water Weakens Infrastructure
Professor Bryan Karney (CivE) tells CBC News that failure to fix problems in the short term can lead to higher costs in the long term
Students Discuss Women in Engineering on CBC's The National
Twenty-two years after the École Polytechnique tragedy, The National talks to U of T Engineering students about women in engineering today
Documentary Follows Ornithopter Team's Journey to Aviation History
PhD candidate Todd Reichert (UTIAS) and his team's record-breaking ornithopter flight is subject of doc, When Dreams Take Flight
Nanocomposites Provide Early Warning Against Failure for Next-generation Aircrafts
Professor Shaker Meguid (MIE) and team look to improve aircraft design and safety
Toronto Lab Mimics Challenges of Age, Disability and Disease
Geoff Fernie (IBBME, MIE), Vice-President of Research at Toronto Rehab introduces 13 state-of-the-art virtual labs
Video Showcase
My PEY
Cheryl Cui (EngSci 1T1 + PEY) shares her PEY journey
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