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

University of Toronto researchers Tara Colenbrander Nelson and Dr. Kelly Whaley Martin collecting water samples at Hudbay’s 777 mine in Flin Flon, Manitoba for use in their innovative “reactive sulfur” monitoring technique. (Photo: Lesley Warren)

Academic-industry partnership leads to improved methods for managing sulfur compounds in mining sites

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

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University of Toronto researchers Karl Wagner (ChemE PhD candidate), left, and Professor Milica Radisic (ChemE, BME) found that tiny particles released by immune cells help blood vessels form in lab‑grown human heart tissue. (photo courtesy of BME)

Tiny immune cell particles help blood vessels grow in lab-made human heart tissue

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How a life-altering brain surgery inspired Nilou Hashemi’s research into new techniques that could enhance neurological recovery

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This cactus-based material could help improve rainwater harvesting for communities across rural Mexico

Students in Professor Karl Peterson’s lab examine concrete samples from the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Left to right: Wisdom Okoh, Katia Ossetchkina, Professor Karl Peterson and Amy Montgomery. (photo by Phill Snel)

This team of CivMin researchers is studying the Gordie Howe International Bridge — down to the microscopic level