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Tower cranes and high residential apartment buildings under construction on lake shore.

Taller doesn’t mean terrible: How smart design can lower carbon emissions for residential buildings

The study was led by Professor Milica Radisic (BME), left, and Mary Chuan Liu (BME PhD student). (photo courtesy of BME)

U of T study shows that fractal geometry can help kidney cells grow in a more mature form

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ISTEP semiconductor industry panel highlights career opportunities for Canadian graduates

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In this prototype electrolyzer, 97% of the ethylene that undergoes the conversion reaction is transformed to ethylene oxide. The electrochemical process provides a low-emission alternative to established industrial methods, which normally generate about 1 tonne of CO2 per tonne of ethylene oxide. (Photo courtesy Wan Ru Leow)

Reducing the carbon footprint of the chemicals industry

Dean Emerita Cristina Amon has been recognized with Engineers Canada's most prestigious honour, recognizing outstanding engineering achievements and leadership in the Canadian engineering community.  (Photo: Daniel Ehrenworth)

Professor Cristina Amon receives Engineers Canada Gold Medal Award

Professor Micah Stickel (ECE), Vice-Dean, First Year for U of T Engineering, has received U of T’s highest honour for teaching. (Photo: Laura Pedersen)

Micah Stickel receives University of Toronto President’s Teaching Award

Professor Marianne Hatzopoulou (CivMin) and her team have modelled the potential human health impacts of a large-scale shift to electric vehicles across the GTHA. (Photo: Roberta Baker)

Modelling the health benefits of electric cars