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Oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alta. (Photo: Kris Krug via Flickr)

Researcher’s review of oil sands monitoring lays groundwork to reduce environmental impact

U of T Engineering professor Jeffrey Brook gives in-depth report on recent monitoring work in Alberta oil sands, highlighting gaps and challenges in current environmental monitoring efforts

Professor Jennifer Drake (CivMin) presents to Indigenous leaders from across Ontario at the Sioux Lookout Innovation Station. The event is part of the Reconciliation Through Engineering Initiative, a collaboration between Indigenous communities and U of T Engineering’s Centre for Global Engineering (CGEN). (Photo: Shakya Sur)

Reconciliation through engineering: Researchers and Indigenous communities collaborate to improve infrastructure and food security across Canada

Centre for Global Engineering initiative fosters collaboration between researchers and Indigenous leaders to co-develop sustainable engineering solutions in their communities

U of T recognizes William Troost (ChemE 6T7) with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on June 19 at Convocation Hall. (Photo: Stephen James Hutchinson)

U of T Engineering alumnus William Troost receives honorary degree for philanthropy, support of students

U of T recognizes William Troost (ChemE 6T7) with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, for his outstanding service to the University, as a dedicated and transformative volunteer, mentor, and philanthropist

Elizabeth Edwards, (ChemE, pictured left) gives federal science minister Kirsty Duncan a tour of her lab on June 5, 2018. Edwards was just appointed a University Professor, U of T's highest academic rank. (Credit: Laura Pedersen)

Elizabeth Edwards named University Professor, U of T’s highest academic rank

U of T’s highest academic rank is limited to 2% of the University’s tenured faculty

Professors Chelsea Rochman (left, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and Bob Andrews (right, CivMin) have joined forces to develop new techniques for analyzing microplastics and nanoplastics in drinking water. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Microplastics in drinking water: how much is too much?

Professors Chelsea Rochman (left, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and Bob Andrews (right, CivMin) have joined forces to develop new techniques for analyzing microplastics and nanoplastics in drinking water. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

The 2019 Clarke Grand Prize Awardees, left to right: Jiwoo Kim, Tareq Deaibes, Nikola Kostic, and Mark Chaboryk (Photo courtesy of Troost ILead)

U of T Engineering students earn Clarke Prize for designing a non-contact aircraft braking system

The prize recognizes a capstone design team that demonstrates excellence in engineering design, leadership and teamwork

Professor Leo Chou (IBBME) will study how DNA nanotechnology could be used to ramp up or dampen immune responses, offering new ways to treat disease. (Photo: Bill Dai)

Six U of T Engineering projects earn support from Medicine by Design

The funding supports new research concepts that could be critical to regenerative medicine in the coming decades

Professor Erin Bobicki (MSE, ChemE) wants to decrease the energy required for crushing rocks by 70%. (Photo courtesy of Erin Bobicki)

The search for a cleaner solution to crushing rocks

Professor Erin Bobicki named a finalist in national challenge to develop an energy-efficient solution for crushing and grinding rocks in the mining industry

Professor Erin Bobicki (MSE, ChemE) is among five U of T Engineering researchers awarded NSERC Strategic Partnerships Grant. (Photo credit: Kevin Soobrian)

Strengthening engineering innovation with Strategic Partnerships Grants

U of T Engineering researchers are addressing critical challenges in advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure and other critical areas