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Dr. Emily Moore, centre, speaks with students at Troost ILead’s ‘The Power of Story’ event on March 5, 2020. (Credit: Daria Perevezentsev)

Five U of T engineers elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

Body unites Canada’s most distinguished and experienced engineers to provide strategic advice on matters of critical importance to the country

U of T Engineering Professor Emeritus Paul Young (CivMin) will coordinate global research efforts to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Paul Young appointed International Secretary of the Royal Society of Canada

U of T Engineering Professor Emeritus will coordinate global research efforts to address some of the world’s most pressing issues

UV treatment is widely used to disinfect drinking water and wastewater. Now, hospitals are considering its role in disinfecting masks and other personal protective equipment (Photo: Dimitri Karastelev via Unsplash)

Can ultraviolet light help hospitals disinfect their supply of masks and gowns? U of T Engineering UV expert explains

Professor Ron Hofmann answers questions about the use of UV treatment to extend hospital supplies of personal protective equipment

Professor David Taylor’s (CivMin) setup at home as he delivers his Municipal Engineering class to students online. (Photo: Kirsten Meyer)

Teaching virtually during COVID-19: U of T Engineering professors share how they’re adapting

How U of T Engineering professors are ensuring academic continuity during the COVID-19 crisis

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Air filtration and COVID-19: Indoor air quality expert explains how to keep you and your building safe

Professor Jeffrey Siegel on the role of indoor air-filtration systems in protecting from the virus

Professors Tracey Galloway and Chris Beck in one of the planes used to transport food, supplies and passengers to remote Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Chris Beck)

Reconciliation through Engineering Initiative to improve transportation and housing in Indigenous communities

Indigenous leaders, U of T researchers begin collaborations to mitigate indoor mould and improve air transportation of food and goods in Northern Ontario

From Left: Sonia Molodecky (RTEI program lead), Shakya Sur (RTEI research associate), Jamie Fine (MIE Postdoctoral Fellow), Professor Bomani Khemet (Architecture), Professor Liat Margolis (Architecture), Becky Big Canoe, and Professor Marianne Touchie (CivMin, MIE).

Indigenous leaders, U of T researchers look to build collaborations grounded in understanding and reciprocity

Centre for Global Engineering forum highlights a Two-Eyed Seeing approach to collaborative research projects

Olugbenga Olubanjo (back row, second from left) poses for a photo with members of the Reeddi team, local community members and his startup's power-providing capsules during an August pilot project in Ayegun, Nigeria (photo courtesy of Olugbenga Olubanjo)

U of T Engineering entrepreneur creates his own job post-graduation: Delivering clean, affordable energy to Nigeria

Olubanjo is set to graduate with a job that he created: CEO of Reeddi, the startup he founded and incubated at the Entrepreneurship Hatchery to bring clean and affordable electricity to energy-starved communities in Nigeria and beyond

A BikeShare Toronto station on U of T’s St. George campus. A new study from U of T Engineering researchers shows that Toronto’s cycling infrastructure is disconnected, creating barriers for people who might otherwise cycle to work. (Photo: Kevin Zolkiewicz, via Flickr. Licensed under Creative Commons)

Why don’t more Torontonians cycle to work?

New U of T Engineering study maps cycling stress levels and accessibility across the city