A Message from Acting Dean Yu-Ling Cheng
National Engineering Month (NEM) is an opportunity for the engineering community to celebrate and take pride in the countless accomplishments and innovations of our researchers, educators and students.
The Faculty's roster of NEM events served as testament to the many ways the U of T Engineering community is contributing toward the shape and design of our future. The beams of 'Purple Power' radiating from the CN Tower on March 26 showcased the innovative and creative minds of our future engineers. The WISE National Conference held on March 16 and 17 reflected our dedication to inspiring women to pursue engineering as their chosen profession. And the Global Engineering Innovation Challenge & Symposium that took place on March 23 generated fruitful discussion on how we, as engineers, can help to create solutions to the world's most complex challenges.
As National Engineering Month draws to a close, we must reflect upon our contribution to engineering excellence and take this forward as we continue to build the future through our creativity and hard work, and through meeting the priorities of our Academic Plan and Boundless campaign goals.
March 28, 2013
Volume 6, Issue 6
In this issue:
Spotlight On:
National Engineering Month
What's New
Honours and Awards
Research
Governance
Engineering Events
In the News
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Spotlight On: National Engineering Month
U of T Engineering Celebrates NEMAn overview of National Engineering Month events, from lighting the CN Tower purple, to celebrating women in engineering |
What's New
Aggregator Startup by Three U of T Undergrads Acquired by HubSpot
Web services aggregator, Chime, launches this January
Grad Invents Smart Keyboard for Smartphones
The 'Minuum,' a new keyboard developed by Will Walmsley (MASc IndE 1T2) and computer science assistant professor Khai Truong, is creating a lot of buzz
Seven U of T Engineers Among New, Renewed Canada Research Chairs
Federal government invests $18.7 million in U of T research
U of T Engineering Researchers Benefit from CFI, ORF Awards
Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation, Reza Moridi, announced $35 million in matching funding from the Ontario Research Funding for U of T researchers
New Technique Promises More Efficient Solar Cells, Say U of T Engineering Researchers
A new technique developed by ECE Professor Ted Sargent, Vice-Dean, Research, and his group could lead to significantly more efficient solar cells
Igniting the Flame for Operations Research
The Operations Research Challenge (TORCH) introduces high school students to the OR field
U of T Supermileage Heads to Houston for Eco-marathon Challenge
800 kilometres on 1 litre of gas? Not a problem for this group of U of T Engineering students
Spreading the Word
IBBME PhD students Nika Shakiba and David Lee spin the ethics and science of stem cells into a Canada-wide conversation
EngSci Students to Compete in International Engineering Competition
Four EngSci students are heading to Calgary for the first-ever International Engineering Competition in September
U of T Engineering Student a Finalist in Health Innovation Challenge
Mary Qiu (IndE 1T4 + PEY) named a finalist in the Health Council of Canada's Health Innovation Challenge, an annual contest to find the best papers from university and college students about innovative practices in Canadian health care
No Robots? No Problem!
When UTIAS Professor Reza Emami began teaching a new AER525 Robotics course, he had a problem: No robots. But he didn't let that stop him
From the Diamond to the Ice Rink
MIE Professor Timothy Chan plays with sports analytics research
Professor Steve Mann Shares a Glimpse Inside his 'Augmediated' Life
ECE Professor and father of 'wearable computing' Steve Mann has granted readers a rare glimpse behind the glass in a feature article for IEEE Spectrum Tech Alert
Honours and Awards
MIE Professor Honoured by CSME
Javad Mostaghimi awarded Robert W. Angus Medal
Five U of T Engineers Honoured by the Engineering Institute of Canada
Professors to be awarded fellowships and medals at May 28 gala
Save the Date! Celebrating Engineering Excellence Reception
Dean Cristina Amon invites all faculty and staff to attend the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering's 6th annual Celebrating Engineering Excellence Reception on Wednesday, April 24, 4-6 p.m. in GB202.
Join us in
celebrating another outstanding academic year, recognizing the recipients of major honours, awards and research grants. This reception will feature the presentation of the Faculty's staff, research and teaching awards.
RSVP by Wednesday, April 17, to Carrie Laughlin at: reception.engineering@ecf.utoronto.ca
View the invitation online.
Research
Research Events and Announcements
Acting President for NSERC Appointed
The Honourable James Edwards, Vice-President and Chair of NSERC's Council, will work with Janet Walden, Vice-President of NSERC's Research Partnerships Programs Directorate, leading up to the appointment of a new president
US Federal Government Sequestration: Impact on US Government Research Funding
On March 1, the US Budget Control Bill (2011) resulted in a sequestration order mandating $84 billion in reduced spending across all US Government Departments and Agencies for the remainder of the US government's fiscal year
Information Session on Global Opportunities in Drug Research
Event Date: April 8, 2013
Science Leadership Program (SLP)
Event Date: May 2-4, 2013
Energy Experts Gathering in Sarnia, Ont., for National Conference
Event Date: May 21-22, 2013
Ontario Centres of Excellence's Annual Discovery Conference: Student Video Competition
Event Date: May 27-28, 2013
Research Grants and Opportunities
SOSCIP Call for Collaborative Project Proposals: Academic Stream
Deadline: April 30, 2013
Grant Opportunities from the Gates Foundation and Its Partners
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its funding partners in the Grand Challenges family of grant programs are inviting innovators to apply for three new grant opportunities
SGS Conference Grant
Deadline: April 5, 2013
TandemLaunch Technologies Call for Proposals: Display Technology
Deadline: April 5, 2013
Killam Research Fellowship
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Governance
The Faculty Council meetings take place from 12:10 to 2 pm in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber.
The remaining meeting date for the academic year is:
- April 18, 2013
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To submit events, please contact: liz.do@utoronto.ca
In the News
Accidental Discovery Leads to Process Improvements
An unexpected discovery by ChemE Professor Tim Bender and Postdoctoral Fellow Benoit Lessard may lead to improvements in polymer synthesis
U of T Engineers Map the Road Out of Gridlock City
Traffic lights that think. Apps that use drivers' input. U of T Engineering experts offer bright ideas for easing gridlock
U of T Startup Aims to Reinvent Smartphone Keyboard
Read about the 'Minuum' keyboard in The Financial Post, Co.Design, CNET Australia, CTV News and Gizmodo
Design Your Future
U of T Engineering was featured in a special NEM supplement in the Toronto Star. In the February 28 issue, you can read about our impact – from Lian Leng's (MechE MASc student) 3-D skin grafts, to the creation of Bionym, a tech start-up founded by graduates Foteini Agrafioti (ElecE PhD 1T2) and Karl Martin (ElecE PhD 1T2). The supplement also includes interviews with Janet Hunter, Associate Director of the Engineering Student Recruitment & Retention Office, and Dr. Micah Stickel, First Year Chair.
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