New ECTI Nanoengineering Facility Unique in Ontario
An Electron Beam Nanolithography Facility is set to open this fall that will provide technological capabilities to explore new design and fabrication possibilities on the nanoscale for next-generation devices .... (more)

The World's First Nanoengineering Undergrad Degree
“This pioneer multi-disciplinary program enables our students to tackle the increasingly complex challenges of today’s world by incorporating their knowledge of nanoengineering to provide innovative solutions,” says Cristina Amon, Dean ... (more)

It's a Small, Small World: Exploring Nanoengineering at U of T
With nanoengineering research at U of T proving that smaller can be stronger and faster when it comes to nano-scaled engineering projects, maybe the world should be even smaller ... (more)

Creating a Better World One Patient at a Time
Medical doctor Betty Y.S. Kim is pursuing a PhD in bionanotechnology in IBBME, where she will be the first Canadian surgical resident in this emerging field ... (more)

Using Nanomaterials to Power Greener Homes and Cars
Professor Steven Thorpe's research group aims to provide small, economic solutions that could potentially supply clean hydrogen to power homes and vehicles using advances in nanomaterials. ... (more)

Canadian Panel Evaluates Safety of Nano Materials
IBBME Professor Warren Chan speaks about results of a Canadian panel to assess the safety of nanotechnologies used in everyday items, such as clothing, house paint, and sunscreen. Watch his interview on BNN (fast-forward to the 15-minute mark) ... (watch the video)

Much More Than Heavy Metal
The Varsity explores research and educational innovation in MSE and tells readers why material scientists and engineers are crucial. Outgoing MSE Chair Doug Perovic, master's student Varuna Prakash, and staff member Maria Fryman are quoted ... (more)

ASME's Woman Engineer Award
Dean Cristina Amon is the inaugural recipient of the Woman Engineer Award conferred by the Electronic and Photonic Packaging Division of the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The award will be conferred at the annual ASME Congress held in Boston this month.

MIE Award
Joe Baptista, MIE, is the 2008 recipient of the MIE Administrative and Technical Staff Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding service to the Department.

OSPE/PEO Awards
Five members of the U of T Engineering community will receive PEO/OSPE awards this month. Congratulations to: Walter Curlook (5T0 Metallurgy; 5T1 MASc; 5T3 PhD) - Gold Medal; Professor Milos Popovic, IBBME (9T6 PhD) - Engineering Medal, Research & Development; Professor Constantine Christopoulos, CIV - Engineering Medal, Young Engineering Award; John T.W. Yeow (9T7 Electrical; 0T0 MASc; 0T3 PhD) - Engineering Medal, Young Engineering Award; and Mark Joel Hundert (7T1 Industrial) - Engineering Medal, Management.

• Canadian Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships 2009-2010 for Citizens of the U.K.
• Deadline: Fri. Nov. 28, 2008
  
  
• Congratulations to the following Engineering Professors, who have been awarded NSERC Strategic Grants: Stewart Aitchison, ECE; Levente Diosady, ChemE; Glenn Hibbard, MSE; Baochun Li, ECE; Chul Park, MIE; and Yu Sun, MIE.