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A Message from Dean Cristina AmonAs the premier Engineering school in Canada, and among the very best in the world, our facilities need to support our excellence in research, collaboration and education. In this issue of The Engineering Newsletter, we highlight how we are rethinking space to meet current and future needs. We have added more than 2,000 Net Assignable Square Meters (NASMs) and spent approximately $30 million in the creation of three key spaces: 1) The Lassonde Mining Building attic was transformed into a space for undergraduate labs, graduate students and seminars; 2) BioZone has renovated lab space and added a fourth-floor rooftop in Wallberg; and, 3) the UTIAS Microsatellite Science and Technology Centre is a new facility that will accommodate research, fabrication and education activities. These are just a few examples of how the Faculty is strategically adding to our space. The Faculty space audit conducted in 2009 highlighted that approximately 70% of our facilities required some sort of upgrade. Since that time, we have worked to improve the quality of our space as well as increase its functionality. Examples include the creation of a Student Services Centre for MIE; the remodelling of SF1105 (Lecture Theatre); and the IBBME Undergraduate Bio-Engineering Teaching Lab. Additional infrastructure renovations in Galbraith, Mechanical, as well as other buildings are underway. We are working diligently to bring our facilities up to the standards expected of a world-class institution. In an effort to create more space for our growing U of T Engineering community, we are also working toward a plan to construct a new engineering building on the parking lot behind Simcoe/Convocation Hall. While still in the early stages, this exciting opportunity will be a cornerstone of our Boundless philanthropic campaign. I look forward to working with you as we continue to improve our infrastructure and space. |
March 1, 2012
Spotlight On: Space
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What's New |
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Engineering Professor Develops Microfluidic Chips For Bitumen Gas AnalysisDevice created by Professor David Sinton (MIE) could save time and money for oil/gas industry Students Share Ideas and Insights at Dean's Student Town HallStudents and members of the Faculty come together to improve undergraduate learning and experience Eight Ways to Improve Society, the Economy and the EnvironmentNSERC Strategic Project Grants support environmentally friendly plastic and light sources that make computers 1,000 times faster Two U of T Engineers Recognized as Rising Stars in Global HealthGrand Challenges Canada award $100,000 grants to support international health projects NSBE Inspires the Next Generation of Black EngineersMembers of U of T's National Society of Black Engineers discuss how they are engaging engineers of tomorrow Students Elect New Engineering Society OfficersU of T Engineering welcomes new leaders for student government IBBME Professor Appointed Vice-President of Research and Director of the Bloorview Research InstituteTom Chau (IBBME) to lead research program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital OEC Brings Out Engineering Students from Across Ontario to U of TTop Ontario engineering students challenged in design, innovation and communication at Ontario Engineering Competition |
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Honours and Awards |
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University of Toronto Professors Win John C. Polanyi AwardProfessors Brendan Frey (ECE) and Ben Blencowe (Medicine) recognized for cracking the genetic code Professor Elected ASME FellowProfessor David A. Steinman (MIE/IBBME) honoured for exceptional engineering achievements by American Society of Mechanical Engineers Five Engineering Professors Elected Fellows of AAASProfessors 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 Save the Date! Celebrating Engineering Excellence Reception
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Research |
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2012 CFCAS Grants Competition – Call for ProposalsDeadline: March 2, 2012 Panel Discussion and Open Forum on CIHROn March 8, 2012, Professor Paul Young (CivE), Vice-President, Research, invites members the research community to learn more about programs and strategic initiatives The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Letter of InquiryDeadline: March 27, 2012 New Industrial R&D FellowshipsDeadline: March 31, 2012 Soldier Systems Technology Roadmap – Call for ProposalsAcademia, industry and government to propose R&D and technology solutions |
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Governance |
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The Faculty Council meetings take place from 12:10 to 2 pm in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber. The 2012 meeting dates are:
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U of T Engineers Spotlighted in The Toronto Star and The National PostMake sure to pick up today's Toronto Star to read about the engineering innovations of Professors Goldie Nejat (MIE), David Zingg (Director, UTIAS), PhD candidate James Dou (ECE) and PhD graduate Michael Montgomery (CivE). And look out for more U of T Engineering news in tomorrow's National Post, in celebration of National Engineering Month Use of Microfluidic Chips A First in Bitumen-Gas AnalysisU of T researchers develop a process to analyze the behaviour of bitumen in reservoirs using a microfluidic chip, a tool commonly used in medical diagnostics U of T Engineering Professor Leads Development of Next Generation BatteryProfessor Aleksandar Prodic (ECE) partners with Sendyne Corporation to create more sustainable battery storage systems Toronto Transit: Lessons from the PastProfessor Eric Miller (CivE) gives expert comment on the TTC Making the Healthcare System More EfficientProfessor Michael Carter (MIE) gives expert comment to the Business News Network |
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