Engineering Science (EngSci)

In addition to earning an undergraduate degree in engineering science, Maddy (Xiaoxiao) Zhang speaks three languages, danced ballet and has a black belt in taekwondo. She plans to pursue a master's in aerospace engineering (photo by Johnny Guatto)

At age 18, U of T Engineering’s youngest grad has accomplished more than most – and she’s just getting started

May 28, 2020

Next week, Maddy Zhang will obtain her undergraduate degree at an age when most students are just beginning university

Eight students from U of T Engineering’s Division of Engineering Science (EngSci) are completing summer research projects with Professor Jonathan Chan, an EngSci alumnus who is now a professor at King Mongkut University of Technology in Thonburi, Thailand. (Photo courtesy Dunja Matic)

What undergraduate summer research looks like in the time of COVID-19

May 26, 2020

More than 50 U of T Engineering Science students are completing research projects remotely this year

Professor David Taylor’s (CivMin) setup at home as he delivers his Municipal Engineering class to students online. (Photo: Kirsten Meyer)

Teaching virtually during COVID-19: U of T Engineering professors share how they’re adapting

April 2, 2020

How U of T Engineering professors are ensuring academic continuity during the COVID-19 crisis

Q&A with Vinay Shandal, the global head of Sustainable Finance & Managing Director/Partner at Boston Consulting Group, at this year’s Hack the Globe, which kicked off Feb. 29. (Photo: Michael Tenaglia)

‘Massive challenges are impacting every facet of life’: March 9-15 is Global Engineering Week

March 6, 2020

Global Engineering Week showcases ways engineering students can engage with, and address, pressing global challenges

University Professor Michael Sefton (ChemE,IBBME) is one of two members of the U of T Engineering Community to be inducted into the U.S. National Academy of Engineering this year. (Photo: Neil Ta)

Engineering professor and alumni elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering

February 6, 2020

Michael Sefton was inducted for his accomplishments in tissue engineering, Raffaello D’Andrea was honoured for contributions to conventional and aerial robotics, and Abigail Sellen was recognized for her contributions to ensuring that human capabilities are considered in the design of computer systems

The organizing committee of the WISE National Conference 2020; conference chair Amna Majeed is not pictured. (Photo: Danny Zhang)

Lead without limits: WISE National Conference 2020 preview

January 22, 2020

Eighth annual conference to be held January 25–26

13 U of T Engineering alumni and students honoured at 2019 EAN Awards

November 8, 2019

Thirteen accomplished members of U of T Engineering’s alumni community were recognized on Nov. 7 at the annual Engineering Alumni Network (EAN) Awards

From left to right: Chan-min Roh (Munk One program), engineering science students Abnash Bassi and Shiqi Xu (photo: Johnny Guatto)

From animal rights to climate activism: Meet U of T Engineering’s 2019 Loran Scholars

October 28, 2019

First-year engineering science students Shiqi Xu and Abnash Bassi among just 35 students selected by the Loran Scholars Foundation

From left to right, Professor Jun Nogami (MSE), Jack Yu (Year 3 MSE), Trefor Evans (EngSci 1T4, UTIAS PhD Candidate), Calvin Moes (EngSci 1T3 + PEY, MSE PhD candidate), Evan Bennewies (EngSci 1T8 + PEY), and Luke Patterson (MechE 1T9 + PEY) (Photo: D. Guthrie)

Human Powered Vehicle Design Team sets world record at international speed-bike competition

September 24, 2019

Students achieved the record at the World Human Powered Speed Challenge while using only 900 watts of output from two riders

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