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How to build more with less: New model shows how Canada can reconcile its housing and climate targets by adopting established sustainable construction practices

U of T Engineering researchers created the future infrastructure growth (FIG) model to quantify the reduced emissions associated with known sustainable construction strategies

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U of T Engineering study highlights the tension between Canada’s climate and housing goals

Researchers from the Centre for the Sustainable Built Environment show that current construction practices cannot restore housing affordability while also meeting emissions targets

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Top U of T undergraduate Jeff Chen fell in love with the process of learning

The civil engineering student is the 2024 recipient of the John Black Aird Scholarship, awarded annually to U of T’s top undergraduate student

From left to right: David Li (BME PhD student), Erica Floreani (BME PhD student), Alexander Krawciw (UTIAS PhD student) and Bhabishya Khaniya (CivMin PhD student). (photos courtesy of David Li, Erica Floreani; Alexander Krawciw photo by Dewey Chang Photography; Bhabishya Khaniya photo by Phill Snel)

Meet four U of T Engineering doctoral students awarded 2024 Vanier Scholarships

Funding supports research on brain-computer interfaces, stem cell transplantation, bioretention systems and mobile robot navigation

A composite photo of headshots. Top row, left to right: Inga Hipsz, David Poirier and Michael Kropp; bottom row, left to right: Paul Acchione, Serena Mandla and Professor Giovanni Grasselli

U of T Engineering professor and alumni receive 2024 Ontario Professional Engineers Awards

Awards recognize engineers in Ontario who have made exceptional contributions to the profession and to society

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Running a sweet family business: U of T Engineering alumni siblings tap a maple syrup venture

The Tomory family, with 11 U of T alumni among them, turned a hobby into the second-largest maple syrup producer in Ontario

A headshot of Maeva Che, she is wearing a pink shirt and has long braids.

U of T Engineering PhD student is working to improve the sustainable treatment of Ontario’s drinking water

Maeva Che (CivMin PhD student) grew up Cameroon and is a researcher in the University of Toronto’s Drinking Water Research Group 

Twenty-five faculty and staff members were honoured for their outstanding contributions with teaching, research and administrative staff awards.

Faculty and staff honoured for excellence with 2024 U of T Engineering awards

Faculty and staff received awards for outstanding contributions to teaching, research and administration

Paul Cadario stands in the centre holding his award certificate in front of him. To Cadario's left stands President Meric Gertler. To Cadario's right stands Chancellor Rose Patten. UTAA President Corwin Cambray stands at the back. A sign behind them has the U of T crest and reads: Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award. Honouring Paul Cadario.

Exemplary volunteer, mentor and philanthropist Paul Cadario recognized with the Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award

U of T and the UTAA honour Paul Cadario (CivE 7T3, Hon. LLD 2T3) for longstanding contributions to the University over many decades