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Six U of T-founded firms named among TIME magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies

Analysis highlights 250 top companies from more than 30 countries

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New Lawson Climate Institute at U of T will accelerate climate solutions

The institute will educate the next generation of climate leaders, mobilize talent and innovative ideas from across the university, expand on U of T’s world-leading sustainability research and discovery, and inspire the urgent action needed for a healthier future

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Professor Emma Master named the Robert Korthals Chair in Sustainability

Chair endowed by the estate of Robert Korthals (ChemE 5T5) will support collaborative research and help build a strong Canadian bio-economy

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Celebrating more than 40 years of giving: Paul Cadario reflects on engineering and philanthropy

“The adaptability that an engineering education provides makes it a great way to open doors to countless opportunities.”

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How a PEY Co-op experience launched a U of T Engineering alumnus into space sustainability

Zayne Thawer (EngSci 2T0 + PEY) says his internship at Safran Landing Systems was incredibly enlightening

From left to right: Laura Thompson, co-founder of Three Ships; and Sofia Bonilla, founder and CEO of ALT-PRO Advantage, with her dog Snoofy.

Building made-in-Canada companies: U of T Engineering alumnae founders share their entrepreneurial journeys

Laura Thompson (ChemE 1T6) and Sofia Bonilla (ChemE PhD 1T7) have used their engineering education to establish Certified B Corporations

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How his brain cancer diagnosis inspired one alumnus to give back to Skule

The Jimmy Lu Jump Up and Down for Skule™ Award recognizes and supports those who embody the spirit of U of T Engineering

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U of T Engineering alumnus receives Order of Ontario

Nick Di Donato (MIE 8T1) honoured for his achievements in hospitality and entertainment

Left to right: Professors Milos Popovic (BME), Deepa Kundur (ECE) and Ali Dolatabadi (MIE) are among five recipients from the U of T Engineering community to be recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada. (photos courtesy of BME, ECE, MIE

U of T Engineering professors and alumni honoured by the Engineering Institute of Canada

Recipients recognized for their distinguished contributions to engineering