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U of T research finds AI scribes save doctors’ time and may ease administrative burden

A new study with Women’s College Hospital compared appointments with and without the digital tools to understand their impact on workflow

University Professor Cristina Amon (MIE) advanced the health sciences through her leadership in creating interdisciplinary education and research pathways that connect engineering innovation with clinical impact. (photo by Daniel Ehrenworth)

Dean Emerita Cristina Amon elected fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

The academy brings together Canada’s top health and biomedical scientists and scholars to address the urgent health concerns of Canadians

Professor Timothy Chan (MIE) applies a people-centred approach towards teaching and mentorship in operations research. (photo by Aaron Demeter)

‘You have to get along as people first’: Tim Chan on graduate mentorship and student success

Award-winning MIE professor on advancing operation research through exceptional educational experiences

In March 2026, Sushant Singh (MSE MEng 1T9, MIE PhD 2T6) won the top overall prize at  U of T’s Desjardins Startup Prize competition. (photo by Tim Fraser, KITE Studio)

The future of wound healing: Desjardins Prize supports U of T bioprinting startup

“We’re not just building technology — we’re working to solve a deeply consequential problem for humanity.”

Professor Pakpong Chirarattananon (MIE) draws inspiration from nature to design robots that fly, hop, crawl or seamlessly combine multiple modes of locomotion. (photo courtesy of Pakpong Chirarattananon)

‘Simplicity wins when designing bio-inspired robots’: Meet MIE Professor Pakpong Chirarattananon

Chirarattananon’s research leverages the power of nature to create tiny robotic systems, micro aerial vehicles and hybrid locomotion

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Ask Alan: Capstone team creates AI tool to help students study

Student-designed chatbot pulls directly from course material and can be set up by a professor within an hour

Meagan Flus managing data collection at a hackathon in 2024. (photo submitted by Meagan Flus)

How hackathons can serve as a ‘living laboratory’ for studying engineering design team dynamics

Graduate student Meagan Flus (MIE PhD 2T6) used 24-hour observation to analyze conflict on design teams — and how to navigate it

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U of T Engineering student integrates Indigenous perspectives into the operation of small, modular nuclear reactors

MIE graduate student James Ropotar is exploring ways to improve communication, workforce development and community engagement in emerging energy projects

Jash Rana (MIE MASc 2T6) says that the willingness to learn and work on projects outside of his area of expertise helped him grow faster and open up new opportunities. (photo courtesy of Jash Rana)

An internship at Tesla led to a full-time job in robotics for this new MASc grad

Jash Rana (MIE MASc 2T6) applies his knowledge of computational and mathematical simulations to accelerate the adoption of sustainable manufacturing methods such as cold spray deposition