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The inequalities of laundry: U of T research reveals overlooked source of microplastic pollution

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Drowning in data: Interdisciplinary case study on Coimbatore’s water supply underlines challenges with open data and smart cities

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New tool harnesses AI to navigate expanding world of metal–organic frameworks

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Professor Jennifer Drake (CivMin), an expert in stormwater systems, is pictured in the GRIT Lab green roof at U of T. Drake is receiving the 2018 Young Engineer Medal from the Ontario Professional Engineer Awards. (Credit: Tyler Irving)

U of T Engineering professor and alumni receive Ontario Professional Engineers Awards

Professor Patricia Sheridan is one of several core faculty who will be part of the newly created Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP). (Photo: Roberta Baker)

Preparing future engineers: U of T Engineering to launch new transdisciplinary institute

Professor Steven Waslander (UTIAS) joined the University of Toronto on May 1, 2018. He is a leading expert in control systems for aerial and terrestrial robotics. (Courtesy: Steven Waslander)

Robotics by land and air: A Q&A with Steven Waslander

Quantum computing will bring a whole new set of security concerns to the internet — but U of T Engineering advancements in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) are providing solutions to these emerging challenges. (Creative Commons)

Going the distance with future-proof quantum cryptography