Awards & honours news

From the U of T President's Teaching Award to the Order of Canada, our students, faculty, staff and alumni consistently earn some of the most prestigious honours in their fields. We are proud to celebrate their success.

Sun is recognized for creating outstanding inventions that have made a positive impact on quality of life and society

Professor Yu Sun elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Sun is recognized for creating outstanding inventions that have made a positive impact on quality of life and society

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Three new early-career professorships accelerate innovation in engineering education and research

Twenty-seven assistant professors appointed to three new programs established by Dean Cristina Amon

Over 180 representatives gathered at the annual Industry Partners Reception on Nov. 14 to recognize strong academic-industry collaborations. (Photo: Paul Terefenko)

From smart cities to smartphones, U of T Engineering celebrates industry partnerships

More than 180 industry leaders and researchers gather to recognize thriving academic-industry collaborations

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Ontario Professional Engineers Awards gala celebrates four U of T Engineers

The annual event brings industry innovators, business leaders and policy makers from across sectors to celebrate and be inspired by engineering excellence and achievement

George Myhal (IndE 7T8) has received an honorary Doctor of Laws from U of T. (Photo courtesy of George Myhal)

George Myhal receives honorary degree from U of T

Alumnus recognized for his distinguished career and exceptional contributions to the Faculty and University

Dean Cristina Amon (second from left) with 2018 EAN Award recipients (L toR:) Larry Seeley, Alfred Aho, Elias Kyriacou, Alfred Mok, Janis Chodas, Huda Idrees, Reena Cabanilla and Bob Howard (Credit:

Remarkable U of T Engineering alumni honoured at 2018 EAN Awards

Eleven engineering alumni were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Skule™ community

For the first time in its 29 years, the Arbor Awards were hosted off U of T property at the Carlu in downtown Toronto (photo by Gustavo Toledo Photography)

U of T Engineering alumni volunteers honoured with Arbor Awards

U of T recognizes more than 100 alumni for volunteerism and dedication to advancing the University’s mission

Kristen Facciol (EngSci0T9) in the Mission Control Centre of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Facciol has become the 14th Canadian to earn a CSA/NASA Robotics Flight Controller Certficiation. (Courtesy: Kristen Facciol/NASA)

‘Completely surreal’: Kristen Facciol earns CSA/NASA Robotics Flight Controller Certification

Alumna becomes 14th Canadian — and fifth U of T Engineering graduate — to earn elite designation to control space robotics missions

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Paul Young elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

International body brings together the most successful and talented engineers for the shared purpose of advancing and promoting excellence in engineering