U of T engineers honoured for Apollo 13 aid
A team of engineers from the University of Toronto Institute of Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) will receive the Canadian Air and Space Museum’s Pioneer award in recognition of the critical role they played in rescuing three Apollo 13 astronauts in April 1970. This story appeared in at least 50 online publications today. Follow the links below […]
Three MIE professors honoured by CSME
By Carolyn Farrell Professors Axel Guenther, Ridha Ben Mrad and Jan Spelt, of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, have been honoured by the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) for their achievements in the field. Professor Guenther is the 2010 recipient of the I. W. Smith Award, for outstanding achievement in creative mechanical engineering within 10 years […]
U of T professor awarded new Chair in Concrete Durability and Sustainability
TORONTO, ON – With infrastructure spending a big part of government economic stimulus plans across North America, concrete is suddenly looking like a hot commodity. The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering is at the forefront of innovation when it comes to concrete, sustainability and engineering solutions to some of the world’s […]
U of T Engineering ranks first in Canada, US magazine reports
According to the U.S. News & World Report magazine, Engineering at the University of Toronto ranks first in Canada, fifth in North America, and eighth in the world. Initially released on February 25, the rankings are based on the 2009 Times Higher Education – QS World University Rankings. Click here to read the full story as published by […]
Two Engineering professors awarded Killam Research Fellowships
By Carolyn Farrell Professors Frank Kschischang (ECE) and Andreas Mandelis (MIE) are among only eight recipients nationwide of Killam Research Fellowships, one of Canada’s most prestigious research awards. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Fellowships provide support to scholars of exceptional ability who are engaged in research projects of broad significance and widespread interest. They honour […]
Engineering professors receive major grants from Ontario Research Excellence Program
By Carolyn Farrell Three research teams involving engineering professors have received a total of $8.2M in funding from the Ontario Research Fund’s Research Excellence Program (ORF-RE). The ORF-RE program promotes research excellence in Ontario by supporting transformative, internationally significant research of strategic value to the province. It focuses on scientific excellence, strong commercialization, and strategic […]
Faculty ranks 8th in the world, 1st in Canada in U.S. News & World Report’s “World’s Best Universities”
U of T Engineering ranks eighth overall in the world and first in Canada according to the U.S. News & World Report’s “World’s Best Universities” ranking (published on February 25, 2010) in the category of Engineering and IT for 2009. U of T Engineering ranks fifth in North America, following MIT, Berkeley, Stanford and Caltech. For more […]
EngSci alumnus receives Juno Award nomination for album
Engineering Science alumnus, Isabel Bayradarian is one of several members of the U of T community to receive a Juno Award nomination for her album, Gomidas Songs. Bayradarian, an international opera star, also recently performed at the Engineering Science 75th Anniversary Celebration in December 2009. Now in its 40th year, the Juno Awards celebrate and recognize the […]
Four Engineering Professors inducted Fellows of AAAS on February 20, 2010
Will Cluett (ChemE), Bryan Karney (CivE), Javad Mostaghimi (MIE) and Edward (Ted) Sargent (ECE) have been elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. AAAS is the largest international organization dedicated to advancing science or its applications on a global basis. The University of Toronto received four of the 48 Fellowships awarded in the Engineering Section, more than […]
