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

Professor Murray Metcalfe (MIE, second from left) was among the EESC-A team members at a recent conference on strategies for low-carbon growth and sustainable energy use in Dar es Salaam. The event was held at the Bank of Tanzania Conference Centre and was co-hosted by the International Growth Centre (IGC), Ardhi University, and U of T Engineering’s EESC-A project. (Photo: Victor Faustine)

A global approach to sustainable cities engineering

March 27, 2019

Engineering Education for Sustainable Cities in Africa (EESC-A) project is training a new generation of engineers to enhance sustainability in some of the world’s fastest-growing urban areas

Myhal auditorium 700x500 Credit Laura Pedersen

Association of American Universities funds project to transform first-year math curriculum

February 20, 2019

U of T Engineering partnering with Faculty of Arts & Science to reimagine math education for undergraduate students

Air pollution in Point Lisas, a major industrial area in Trinidad and Tobago. A new U of T Engineering study led by alumna Kerolyn Shairsingh (ChemE 0T8, PhD 1T8) measured local traffic-related emissions on Trinidad and Tobago. (Photo courtesy of Kerolyn Shairsingh)

First study of traffic-related pollution in Trinidad and Tobago reveals high levels of black carbon

November 27, 2018

U of T Engineering researcher Kerolyn Shairsingh decided to apply her expertise in air quality after suffering asthma attacks when she returned to her hometown in Trinidad

Three new early-career professorships accelerate innovation in engineering education and research

November 20, 2018

Twenty-seven assistant professors appointed to three new programs established by Dean Cristina Amon

Professor Elham Marzi (ISTEP, right), recently joined U of T Engineering and will oversee the Faculty’s Engineering Business minor. (Credit: Liz Do)

ISTEP: Reimagining the engineering classroom experience

October 15, 2018

Meet some of the people behind Canada’s first educational institute focused on redesigning engineering education for the 21st century

Dr. Emily Moore is joining U of T Engineering as the new director of Troost ILead and an associate professor in the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education. (Courtesy: Hatch)

Emily Moore named new director of Troost ILead

September 17, 2018

Distinguished engineer, Rhodes Scholar joins U of T Engineering to advance innovations in leadership education

Professor Patricia Sheridan is one of several core faculty who will be part of the newly created Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP). (Photo: Roberta Baker)

Preparing future engineers: U of T Engineering to launch new transdisciplinary institute

May 23, 2018

ISTEP, unique in Canada, will advance research and teaching at the intersection of engineering and education

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