Fall fashion tips from U of T engineer’s personalized pocket stylist app, Blynk
According to Shums Kassam (EngSci 1T5), a U of T Engineering degree equips students with many valuable things, but a solid fashion sense isn’t necessarily one of them. Two things, among others, that Kassam claims he has gained from his engineering degree are both the competencies to build a digital personal stylist app called Blynk, as […]
First-year engineering student wins Schulich Leaders Scholarship
First-year engineering student Quinton Lowe (EngSci 1T8) holds a black belt in karate, is a political advocate and is passionate about engineering. Now, he’s also one of two U of T students to receive the Schulich Leaders Scholarship, a prestigious $80,000 award started by business mogul and philanthropist Seymour Schulich. Supporting 40 students annually across […]
Engineering energy-efficient lighting
Doing more with less is the future of lighting. As smart novel lighting technologies use less energy to shine brighter, it’s also a trend that flipping the switch in homes and businesses around the world. It’s known as smart sustainable lighting, and researchers from the University of Toronto are leading the charge in design and […]
Two Engineering startups at U of T’s Creative Destruction Lab
With the latest LED technology, tomorrow’s televisions and smartphones are set to be thinner and more flexible than ever. And now, thanks to a startup from U of T Engineering alumni, they could be more affordable as well. OTI Lumionics is one of 11 startups – two of which hail from Engineering – that recently […]
FIXO app brings tenants and property managers together
Plugged drains, cold showers and other joys of urban dwelling are a constant frustration for rental tenants who rely on property managers to resolve their home issues. And the broken telephone goes both ways: superintendents and property managers, too, face a tall task when they need to communicate a message to dozens—or hundreds—of apartment-dwellers. An […]
The CEIE’s new ‘Singapore Malaysia Alumni Room’
When engineering science student Kimberley Cota (EngSci 1T7) decided to travel halfway across the globe for a summer research exchange in Singapore, she never imagined what would be waiting on the other side – a vibrant alumni community eager to engage with their alma mater. Earlier this month – and two days after Cota’s arrival […]
Engineering students tackle 8 Toronto challenges
On a cold winter morning, waiting for the ferry on Toronto Islands can be a miserable experience. With no heated shelter, few benches and little protection from the elements, many of the 750 island residents are left shivering outdoors. To tackle this issue, first-year engineering students at U of T found new ways to design […]
U of T Engineering Students Take Ten of The Next 36 Positions
U of T Engineering nurtures a culture of entrepreneurship in its students – a strategy that pays off over and over again. It’s no surprise then that 10 of 40 students from across North America selected for The Next 36 program are once again from U of T’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. This […]
Remembering Professor Emeritus John W. Rutter
Professor Emeritus John W. Rutter (EngPhys 4T9, MMS PhD 5T2) passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2013 at the age of 88. Professor Rutter graduated from U of T Engineering Physics (now Engineering Science) in 1949 and subsequently completed his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering (now Materials Science & Engineering) in 1952 under the supervision of […]
