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U of T Engineering recognized 10 alumni and students at the 2023 Engineering Alumni Network Awards, held at Hart House on November 2. Left to right: Professor Marianne Hatzopoulou (CivMin), Atul Patidar (ECE MEng 1T5), Lauri Hiivala (ElecE 6T5), Professor Emerita Jane Phillips (ChemE 5T3), Professor Mark Kortschot (EngSci 8T4, ChemE MASc 8T5), Nick Stark (MechE 7T8), Michael Kropp (ElecE 8T6), Dean Chris Yip, Professor Alison McGuigan (ChemE PhD 0T5), Safdar Mahmood (ElecE 0T3), Wing Yan Chan (IndE 2T2 + PEY), Eva Lau (IndE 9T2) and Liane Catalfo (ChemE 0T8 + PEY, MEng 1T0). (Photo: Paul Terefenko

Alumni and students honoured with 2023 Engineering Alumni Network Awards

Awardees were celebrated for their career accomplishments and their contributions to the Skule™ community

The University of Toronto Formula Racing team’s new electric vehicle on-track at the Michigan International Speedway competing in the Formula SAE Electric competition. (Photo: Trevor Foote)

University of Toronto Formula Racing team’s pivot to electric brings international success

New electric-powered car earns student team one of the most successful starts to a season in their history — including their first overall win since 2006

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Top U of T undergraduate Ben Agro is taking his passion for research into a direct-entry PhD

The Engineering Science student is the 2023 recipient of the John Black Aird Scholarship, awarded annually to U of T’s top undergraduate student

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U of T Engineering professors and staff honoured for excellence

Faculty celebrates leadership and innovation in teaching, research and contribution to the quality of student experience

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U of T students win NFL’s 2023 Big Data Bowl championship with improved model of ‘pocket pressure’

Statistical model created by undergraduates enables players and coaches to analyze the pressure on — and longevity of — the pocket of space around the quarterback

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How mentorship is inspiring the next generation of Black engineering researchers

The Engineering Graduate Connections initiative promotes graduate research opportunities for underrepresented students

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Meet Professor Philip Asare, Dean’s Advisor on Black Inclusivity

“My long-term vision is to embed EDI in the core work that we do”

2022 Schulich Leader Kai Chen (Year 1 MechE) hopes to use his passions for aviation and the environment to work toward sustainability and better accessibility in the aerospace industry (Photo: Submitted)

Problem solving for a better world: Meet U of T Engineering’s 2022 Schulich Leaders

The 2022 Schulich Leaders embody community leadership, innovation and tech know-how

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Students from Bolivia, South Korea, Tanzania and Türkiye on the transition to first year at U of T Engineering

Four Pearson Scholars share their experiences adjusting to university life in one of the world’s most globally diverse cities