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five individuals stand around a pillar with a sign that reads "Salvatore (Sam) Mantenuto & Family Learning Lounge." They are facing forward with windows behind them. From left to right: Sam Mantenuto (ECE 8T0, MBA 1990), Zaira Mantenuto, Daniel Mantenuto, Thalia Zolis, Michael Mantenuto.

‘A sense of satisfaction and purpose’: Alumnus Sam Mantenuto reflects on Skule and giving back

University of Toronto Giving Day on March 26 is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students and researchers at U of T Engineering

A flat-bed truck holding passenger vehicles drives on a lane highway. The right lane shows a line up of passenger vehicles.

How the CLUE research group is rethinking urban freight logistics

Professor Matthew Roorda (CivMin) is leading the group of researchers from U of T, McMaster University and York University

In the foreground: a researcher adjusts air quality equipment. In the background: cars are driving by, on a major roadway.

U of T Engineering team embarks on two large-scale urban air quality studies

Research will assess non-exhaust pollutants and winter air quality in Toronto

Professor Marianne Hatzopoulou smiles in an office while holding a navy-coloured mug with the words "Civil & Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto".

The Road to Net Zero: New federal funding boosts research on how shifts in transportation infrastructure impact emissions, public health and equity

Professor Marianne Hatzopoulou (CivMin) leads research collaboration that focuses on the social, environmental and economic outcomes of infrastructure investments

Attendees at the 2023 Arbor Awards celebration event pose for a photograph. From left to right: Jeanette Southwood (ChemE 8T6, MASc 8T8), Gary Vivian (EngSci 5T9), Christine Tovee (EngSci 9T3), Ann Nguyen (IndE 8T6), Ron Sidon (IndE 6T6), U of T president Meric Gertler, Manu Sud (ElecE 0T8), Victor Xin (EngSci 0T9), Ross Gillett (ElecE 8T5, MEng 9T4). (Photo: Gustavo Toledo Photography)

U of T Engineering volunteers honoured at the 2023 Arbor Awards

Recipients from 2020 to 2023 were invited to celebrate in person for the first time since 2019, when COVID-19 restrictions were put in place

Professor Hamed Ibrahim (CivMin) poses for a photo by the main University of Toronto gates. (Photo: Phill Snel)

‘Take advantage of the brief opportunity to learn as much as possible while you are a student’: Meet Professor Hamed Ibrahim

Professor Ibrahim’s research goals include finding adaptive solutions to urgent regional water problems

Professor Mohammed Basheer (CivMin) poses for a photo by the University of Toronto gates on his first visit to campus. He has moved from Germany to take a new role at U of T. (Photo: Phill Snel)

‘The educational journey is as significant as the ultimate goal’: Meet Professor Mohammed Basheer

Professor Mohammed Basheer comes to U of T Engineering from Humboldt University of Berlin.

Professor Enid Montague stands in front of a mosaic artwork.

New human-centred automation tools could ease stress on overburdened health-care systems

Professor Enid Montague’s project is one of seven from U of T Engineering to receive funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund

Public transit is just one example of a field at the intersection of engineering and public policy. A new certificate, launching this fall, will enable U of T Engineering students to gain fluency and experience with the design and implementation of public policy. (Photo: surangaw, via Envato Elements)

New Certificate in Public Policy and Engineering expands the skill set of future engineering leaders

U of T Engineering students can now sign up for courses delivered by the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy