
U of T and Max Planck Society establish centre to study neural science and technology
The Max Planck-University of Toronto Centre for Neural Science & Technology aims to develop and deploy advanced technologies to study brain circuits for the improvement of human health, while charting new territory in computing

New ‘explainable’ artificial intelligence algorithm could lead to smarter manufacturing
The technology is the first product of a collaboration between ECE and LG’s AI Research division

U of T Entrepreneurship Week: Four engineering startups to watch
From launching a line of alternative-protein pet foods, to providing sustainable energy to Nigeria, these are the four U of T Engineering startups to watch in 2021

Black History Month: Presidents reflect on the impact of National Society of Black Engineers at U of T
Since 1999, the U of T chapter of NSBE has helped increase Black representation, while fostering community among Black students at U of T Engineering

Multidisciplinary team lays groundwork for a Central Bank-backed “digital loonie”
Researchers answer Bank of Canada call for proposals, selected to share expertise on system architecture, incentives and business plan for potential digital currency

‘A match made in heaven’: U of T Engineering alumnus Allen Lau on Naver’s US$600-million acquisition of Wattpad
Acquisition of Wattpad, the world’s most popular digital storytelling platform, will enable the company to take its business “to the next level”

ECE Professors Natalie Enright Jerger and Andreas Moshovos named IEEE Fellows
Accomplishments in the field of computer architecture put ECE professors in select company