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A volunteer uses digital tools created by flatten.ca to collect information on COVID-19 symptoms and spread in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Photo: <a href="https://dsu.so/">Durable Solutions Unit)</a>

flatten: Leveraging big data to fight COVID-19 in Mogadishu

A startup led by second-year U of T Engineering student Shrey Jain (EngSci) has designed a set of tools used to gather public health data in Mogadishu, Somalia

Professor Jennifer Farmer (ChemE) is using a combination of “kitchen labs,” simulated lab platforms and data analysis reports in her Applied Chemistry course. (Photo courtesy Jennifer Farmer)

Three cool virtual labs: How U of T Engineering instructors are getting creative with remote active learning

Without access to on-campus lab equipment, software or space, instructors are finding new ways to give students hands-on experiences

EAN Awards 2020

Eleven alumni and students honoured with 2020 Engineering Alumni Network Awards

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

2020 Schulich Leader Adele Crete-Laurence (Year 1 EngSci) is passionate about finding a way to make flying safe for our planet. (Photo by Captain Marie-Anne Irvine)

With a passion for STEM, U of T Engineering’s 2020 Schulich Leaders fly high

The Faculty welcomes five top students — the winners of Seymour Schulich’s scholarship program for Canada’s brightest potential leaders in engineering, science and mathematics

As students around the world shift to online learning, two U of T Engineering graduates have designed a software platform for mathematics practice that provides real-time insights into student understanding. (Photo: Thomas Park via Unsplash)

New platform aims to help teachers gauge student understanding in virtual classrooms

Two recent graduates from U of T Engineering have created Kanak, an online math practice platform that uses AI to give teachers insights into their students’ progress

Professor Wiliam R. Cluett recognized for his exceptional contributions to postsecondary education through teaching and leadership. (Photo courtesy Will Cluett)

Professor William Cluett receives OCUFA Teaching Award

Cluett honoured for his 25 years of educational innovation and leadership

This prototype UV lamp, designed by a team including undergraduate student Bipasha Goyal (Year 3 EngSci), is part of a smart robotic assembly that is designed to sterilize surfaces in hospitals, schools and even residential buildings. (Image: Junho (Dave) Jeong)

Smart UV lamp to fight COVID-19: One of 87 student-led projects to receive funding from Mitacs Research Training Awards

Funding boosts undergraduate and graduate student projects in a wide range of sectors, from data analytics to robotics

From advice to students, to tips on practicing wellness at home, nearly 50 U of T Engineering faculty, staff, students and alumni, have so far shared their messages of support.

U of T Engineering community rallies together to record messages of support for Back to Skule™

“Stay calm and be you” — professors, alumni, students and staff share advice and encouragement

Professor Michael Guerzhoy (EngSci, MIE)

New faculty member Michael Guerzhoy joins EngSci, MIE

Machine learning and statistics expert encourages incoming students to ‘think big and stay curious’