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D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika (ChemE/ISTEP PhD Candidate (Photo: Daria Perevezentsev)

IBET Momentum Fellow D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika aims to re-frame engineering education

Wilson-Ihejirika is using data analytics to map successful career paths in STEM and re-imagine engineering education, especially for underrepresented groups

Michael Sefton, a U of T tissue engineer and executive director of Medicine by Design, is investigating whether dendritic skin cells can aid in the successful transplantation of insulin-producing islet cells in diabetes patients. (Photo: Neil Ta)

With a focus on skin cells, U of T’s Michael Sefton seeks ‘huge step forward’ in diabetes treatment

Sefton’s research will explore whether dendritic skin cells can aid in the successful transplantation of insulin-producing islet cells in diabetes patients

These prepared samples are used as references by Professors Elodie Passeport and Jennifer Drake and their teams, who study the prevalence of microplastics in the environment. They have shown that human-engineered structures known as bioretention cells can be effective at preventing microplastics from getting washed downstream in storm surges. (Photo: Ziting (Judy) Xia)

Q&A: Can green infrastructure keep microplastics out of the environment?

Professor Elodie Passeport (CivMin, ChemE) and her team study how urban green infrastructure such as bioretention cells can remove microplastics and other emerging contaminants from stormwater

In the Rock Fracture Dynamics Facility (CivMin), rock samples are subjected to the stress, fluid pressure and temperature conditions they would experience in nature. The research is one of nine projects boosted by new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. (Photo courtesy Sebastian Goodfellow)

Rock music: Listening for induced earthquakes among nine U of T Engineering projects funded through CFI

CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund will support research into seismicity, water treatment, bioengineering and more

A grey box is seen attached to a pillar on the platform of the Toronto Transit Commission's St. George subway station.

New trains and reduced friction braking improve air quality in Toronto’s subways

New study by U of T Engineering and Health Canada researchers shows how train and braking technology can substantially affect what riders breathe

Alumna Claire Kennedy (ChemE 8T9) has served as chair of U of T's Governing Council since 2017.

Overseeing a ‘small city’: Claire Kennedy reflects on her time as chair of U of T’s Governing Council

Alumna Claire Kennedy (ChemE 8T9) has served as chair of U of T’s Governing Council since 2017.

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U of T Engineering professors and alumni elected to the Canadian Academy of Engineering

Fellows celebrated for their outstanding contributions to engineering in Canada and around the world.

Professors Elodie Passeport (CivMin, ChemE) and Ya-Huei (Cathy) Chin (ChemE) have both received renewed Canada Research Chairs.

Renewed Canada Research Chairs will power research into green chemistry and environmental remediation

Professors Elodie Passeport (CivMin, ChemE) and Ya-Huei (Cathy) Chin (ChemE) have both received renewed Canada Research Chairs

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David Colcleugh, pioneer of leadership education for engineering students, receives honorary degree

In his speech to the Class of 2021, Colcleugh advises graduates not to wait for change to happen, but to be agents of change themselves.