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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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A collaboration between UTIAS professor Philippe Lavoie and zoologists at UBC have determined gulls are able to transition across a broad range of wing shapes to stabilize glide. (Credit: Christina Harvey)

U of T Engineering collaboration with zoologists reveals how gulls ‘wing morph’ for stable soaring

January 2, 2019

Professor Levente Diosady (ChemE, at left) has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada. U of T Engineering alumnus Dr. Arthur Slutsky (EngSci 7T0, MASc MIE 7T2) was also named a Member of the Order of Canada. (Photo: Roberta Baker).

U of T Engineering professor and alumnus named to the Order of Canada

December 27, 2018

Nazli Kaya (MIE MASc candidate) wears the eye-tracking device used to accurately assess where drivers were looking when turning at intersections. (Credit: Laura Pedersen)

Top U of T Engineering news stories of 2018

December 21, 2018

NSBE U of T Chapter receives Chapter of the Month honours for September at the National Society of Black Engineers Fall Region 1 Conference. From left: Rukayat Balogun, NSBE Region 1 Chair; Mikhail Burke, Dean’s Advisor on Black Inclusivity Initiatives and Student Inclusion & Transition Mentor; Shane Arnold (CivE MEng); Portia Deterville (ChemE Year 4 + PEY), NSBE East Canada Zone Chair and Joy Aso, Membership Chairperson for NSBE Region 1. (Photo courtesy of Mikhail Burke)

NSBE Fall Regional Conference builds new pathways for Black engineering grad students at U of T

December 17, 2018

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