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In this prototype carbon capture apparatus, a solution of potassium hydroxide is wicked up into polypropylene fibres; circulating air evaporates the water in the solution, concentrating it to very high levels. The white crystals are nearly pure potassium carbonate, formed from carbon removed directly from air. (photo by Dongha Kim)

New ‘rock candy’ technique offers a simpler, less costly way to capture carbon directly from air

Guests at partnerships reception

Industry Partners’ reception showcases new pathways for collaboration

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Celebrating U of T Engineering volunteers at the 2025 Arbor Awards

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“It’s about taking inclusion further, while strongly connecting it back to the engineering profession,” says Marisa Sterling, the Faculty’s first Assistant Dean and Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Professionalism.

Meet Marisa Sterling, U of T Engineering’s first Assistant Dean and Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Professionalism

July 10, 2019

Shuailong Zhang (left) and Aaron Wheeler, have designed microrobots (working at the sub-millimetre scale) that can be operated by optoelectronic tweezers for cell manipulation. (Photo: Dan Haves)

Microrobots to change the way we work with cellular material

July 8, 2019

Oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alta. (Photo: Kris Krug via Flickr)

Researcher’s review of oil sands monitoring lays groundwork to reduce environmental impact

July 8, 2019

Viridian, the 10th car built by the team in 23 years, will be put to the test during the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in October.

Introducing Viridian: U of T Engineering’s Blue Sky Solar Racing unveils its latest solar car

July 3, 2019

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