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Professor Shoichet Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

On February 6, Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) will be awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, an award that marks the Queen’s 60th year of reign. “It’s a huge honour,” said Professor Shoichet. “You realize the importance of…

Professor Cheng One of Toronto Star’s People to Watch in 2013

Chemical Engineering Professor Yu-Ling Cheng, Director of U of T’s Centre for Global Engineering, has been named one of the Toronto Star’s 12 ‘People to Watch’ in 2013. Professor Cheng was singled out by The Star for her work leading…

David Zingg receives the 2012 McCurdy Award from CASI

Professor David Zingg (UTIAS) has been named the 2012 recipient of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI) McCurdy Award. One of CASI’s most prestigious awards, the McCurdy Award is presented for outstanding achievement in the science and creative aspects of engineering…

Ted Sargent Talks Steacie Prize Win with CBC

Professor Ted Sargent (ECE), Vice-Dean, Research, was recently awarded the 2012 Steacie Prize, an honour given each year to one person 40 years of age or less who has made notable contributions to research in Canada. And he’s not the first in his…

Global Longevity Not Fairly Distributed, say U of T Researchers

A 100-year-old chemical formula, co-developed by one of U of T’s first female medical graduates, has helped U of T researchers determine that the global rise in life expectancy is not benefiting everybody equally. People are living longer on average…
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