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COVID-19: How the U of T Engineering community is tackling the pandemic

Professor Jeffrey Siegel (CivMin) shows an air filter in a lab setting. (Photo: Daria Perevezentsev)

Indoor air quality expert shares tips to stay safe over the holidays

December 21, 2021
A device developed at U of T's Institute of Biomedical Engineering makes use of an ordinary smartphone camera to rapidly detect COVID-19. (Image courtesy Johnny Zhang and Ayden Malekjahani)

Researchers develop a quantum dot smartphone device to diagnose and track COVID-19

June 14, 2021
Narinder Dhami (Skoll ElecE 0T5 + MBA 08) formed a coalition of South Asian community leaders to respond to the emergency situation in India. The coalition created the India COVID-19 Relief Fund to help facilitate donations from Canadians.

U of T Engineering alumna sets up funding initiative to help India recover from COVID-19

May 28, 2021

How modelling informs tough ICU decisions during COVID-19: U of T Engineering researchers explain

May 17, 2021

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iSkin: The cold-tolerant, stretchable, sticky sensor that could power a new generation of wearable electronics and more

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Spin-off company co-founded by U of T Engineering professor creates hydrogen without carbon dioxide emissions

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Data Analytics & AI Feature

Startup led by U of T alumni uses AI to help Canadians track parliamentary proceedings

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Graphene-like 2D material leverages quantum effects to achieve ultra-low friction

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Human Health Feature

New microfluidic device could help track the health effects of air pollution

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Water Feature

Q&A: Can green infrastructure keep microplastics out of the environment?

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New U of T Engineering course enhances experiential learning and global perspectives

The first iteration of revised Praxis III for EngSci undergraduate students included projects completed in partnership with communities in Ghana, Thailand, South Africa, Uganda and Nigeria

Award-winning app helps profs make online lectures more engaging

U of T launches initiative aimed at strengthening communication skills for engineering graduate students

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