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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

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Elizabeth Edwards, (ChemE, pictured left) gives federal science minister Kirsty Duncan a tour of her lab on June 5, 2018. Edwards was just appointed a University Professor, U of T's highest academic rank. (Credit: Laura Pedersen)

Elizabeth Edwards named University Professor, U of T’s highest academic rank

The U of T Engineering student team and their self-driving car, Zeus, beat out seven other universities to defend their first-place title

aUToronto wins AutoDrive Challenge for second year in a row

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Grads to Watch 2019

The Robotics Institute will be led by Professor Yu Sun (MIE), far right, and will include faculty members Tim Barfoot (UTIAS), who will lead the autonomous field robotics pillar, and Professor Angela Schoellig (UTIAS). (Photo courtesy of the Robotics Institute)

Robotics Institute to strengthen multidisciplinary research at U of T Engineering