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Students taking the new course on 3D printing will request parts to be 3D printed through the Myhal Centre’s Fabrication Facility. (Photo: Roberta Baker)

First of its kind at U of T: MIE launches specialized course in 3D printing

Additive manufacturing is a $13 billion a year industry; students will look at the process of designing and building cost-effective prototypes and products

Hot Water delivery problems in condos or high-rise buildings can be substantial, as demand spikes during peak hours can leave some residents cold, says Professor Pierre Sullivan (MIE). (Photo: Lewis Parsons/Unsplash)

U of T Engineering researchers collaborate with Toronto startup to design hot water distribution tech for condos and high rises

Partnership studies design to prevent temperature issues common in condos and high rises, from cold showers to accidental scalding

U of T Engineering study reveals some in-vehicle displays, such as takeover displays, leads to driver overreliance. (Video clip courtesy Dengbo He)

‘A false sense of security’: How automated vehicles can impede driver performance, and what to do about it

Professor Birsen Donmez (MIE) and her team study the benefits and risks of in-vehicle displays

As Dean of U of T Engineering from 2006 to 2019, Professor Cristina Amon  established the Faculty as a world leader in multidisciplinary engineering research and education while making incredible strides in advancing gender equity, diversity and inclusion. (Photo:  Daniel Ehrenworth)

Professor Cristina Amon appointed to the Order of Canada

Dean Emerita recognized for outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation

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

Data analytics expert and tennis fan Professor Timothy Chan (MIE) is building a multidisciplinary hub of sports analytics research at U of T. (Photo courtesy Timothy Chan)

Connaught Global Challenge: How big data can help athletes and sports teams play smarter

Through multidisciplinary collaboration, Professor Timothy Chan (MIE) aims to turn U of T into a global leader in sports analytics

Left to right: Professors Merve Bodur (MIE) and Nicolas Papernot (ECE) are among the recipients of this year’s Connaught New Researcher Awards. (Photos: Pam Walls, Nicolas Papernot)

Connaught New Researcher awards boost data-driven decision making and machine learning research

Professors Merve Bodur (MIE) and Nicolas Papernot (ECE) have received funding from U of T’s Connaught Fund

A3MD researchers will combine high-throughput experimentation and artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of new energy conversion materials and consumer electronics. Ziliang Li (ECE PhD candidate, pictured) holds a next generation light-emitting material in the Sargent Lab at the University of Toronto. (Photo courtesy of Ziliang Li)

New academia-industry partnership to accelerate the search for materials for sustainable energy and smartphones

A new consortium of world-leading researchers and industry partners looks to use artificial intelligence to flip the materials discovery process on its head

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