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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

Professor David Taylor analyzes the impact of intermittent water systems, as well as other water distribution technologies, on public health. (Photo: Roberta Baker)

Under pressure: Modelling intermittent water supplies to improve public health

Professor David Taylor studies water access and distribution in the developing world, helping utilities, local governments and NGOs improve quality and supply

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 Shoshanna Saxe (CivMin) was awarded the Young Engineer Medal, for an early-career engineer who has demonstrated professional excellence as well as service to the community. (Photo credit: Tyler Irving)

Five U of T Engineering professors and alumni receive Ontario Professional Engineers Awards

OPEA recognizes an array of accomplishments, from research advancements to positive social impact

The University of Toronto Engineers in Action

These U of T Students are connecting communities around the world, one bridge at a time

The UofT chapter of Engineers in Action constructed a 64-metre suspended footbridge over the Gonchu May River in Bolivia.

Professor Jennifer Drake (CivMin) received the Young Engineer Achievement Award, which recognizes an engineer under 36 years of age for outstanding contributions. (Photo credit: Tyler Irving)

CivMin professor and alumna receive Engineers Canada Awards

Jennifer Drake and Helen Wojcinski honoured for distinguished contributions to Canada

PEY AMD 900x600 Credit Neil Ta

The evolution of PEY Co-op: 40 years of work-integrated learning at U of T Engineering

More than 350 companies, from startups to multinationals, employ U of T Engineering students during their degree programs

Professor Heather MacLean (CivMin) has been awarded the 2019 Julian C. Smith Medal by the Engineering Institute of Canada. She is one of seven members of the U of T Engineering community recognized by the EIC. (Credit: Tyler Irving)

Engineering professors, alumni honoured by Engineering Institute of Canada

Awards recognize accomplishments as engineering innovators, researchers, educators and leaders

Paul Young

Paul Young elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

International body brings together the most successful and talented engineers for the shared purpose of advancing and promoting excellence in engineering