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Producing Plastics from Plant

It’s difficult to dispose of traditionally produced plastics in a sustainable manner. However, thanks to the work of researchers like U of T Engineering’s Professor Emma Master (ChemE), new options are now available. Professor Master is utilizing enzymes to create…

Professor’s App Provides Makeovers on the Run

Do you need to test a new shade of lipstick while on the run? Look no further. A new smart phone application developed by Professor Parham Aarabi (ECE) can provide users with a virtual makeover. Using facial recognition technology, the…

ECE Course Offers Unique Education in Nanotechnology

As the demand for nanotechnology grows, The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering has responded with an undergraduate course that “is one-of-its-kind in Canada.” Introduction to Micro- and Nanofabrication Technologies, which was launched in 2009, provides students…

U of T Engineer Reflects on the End of NASA Shuttle Program

Professor Chris Damaren, of the University of Toronto Institute of Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), offers insight into what the future of space exploration may look like as the famed NASA shuttle program comes to an end. The Engineer, who also serves…

Engineering Professor Recognized for Green Research

Demand for air travel is projected to rise roughly 5%, a figure that could mean disastrous results for the environment. Professor David Zingg, Director of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), is doing his part to make…

Engineering Students Inspire High Schoolers to Keep Learning

While some kids spend their summer days watching TV or playing video games, a few lucky students enrolled in U of T’s Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) Summer Academy are doing something amazing: they’re learning hands-on about some of…
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