Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP)

Students work around a wooden box frame with black fabric inside it. The prototype is on a table in a classroom setting.

Engineering from a human perspective: Joint learning project brings interdisciplinary practice to the classroom

October 3, 2024

Professor Philip Asare (ISTEP, EngSci) worked with Rachel Katz of the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology to pilot a new project in Praxis III

Professor Aereas Aung's lab is developing new tools to study and manipulate immune cells and their reaction to vaccines. (photo by Tim Fraser)

Connaught New Researcher award supports research to create next generation vaccines against sexually transmitted infections

August 22, 2024

Professor Aereas Aung (BME) is developing a novel strategy to target the mucosal immune system

Photos of nine ISTEP faculty members in circular frames on a blue gradient background

International Alfred N. Goldsmith Award recognizes 25 years of excellence from the Engineering Communication Program

August 12, 2024

The Engineering Communication Program has earned the award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Professional Communication Society

A Toronto subway train opens its door at a station. From a distance, passengers are seen exiting and embarking the train.

New U of T Engineering study identifies sources of indoor air pollution in Toronto subway system

July 2, 2024

Research led by Professor Greg Evans (ISTEP, ChemE) and Keith Van Ryswyk (ChemE PhD 2T3) points to two ways to improve subway air quality

Vishakha Pujari is seen standing in front of a wooden door. She wears a blazer and dress shirt and is posing holding up her pinky finger with her engineering iron ring.

U of T Engineering grad ‘moves mountains’ to earn degree

June 13, 2024

Vishakha Pujari (IndE 2T3 + PEY) says she is the first person from her rural village in India to attend a foreign university

Professor Alison Olechowski honoured with the 2023-24 Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Award

April 16, 2024

Award recognizes exceptional commitment to student learning, pedagogical engagement and teaching innovation

Twenty-five faculty and staff members were honoured for their outstanding contributions with teaching, research and administrative staff awards.

Faculty and staff honoured for excellence with 2024 U of T Engineering awards

April 16, 2024

Faculty and staff received awards for outstanding contributions to teaching, research and administration

A scientist (Professor Yu Zou) is smiling at the camera. Professor Zou appears to be standing in a lab. He is surrounded by computer and laboratory equipment.

Acceleration Consortium announces $1.2 million in funding for projects that accelerate scientific discovery

February 29, 2024

Twelve research projects, from across U of T, will leverage or drive the development of self-driving labs

Nelson Lee outside of the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Tackling challenges where they are: Meet 2024 Troost ILead Difference Maker Award winner, Nelson Lee

February 15, 2024

Lee is the creator of Haven, a campus safety app and he currently serves on the U of T Governing Council and Student Union

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