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How a life-altering brain surgery inspired Nilou Hashemi’s research into new techniques that could enhance neurological recovery

four people stand in front of a research poster. One holds a bowl containing pieces of cacti.

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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University Professor Michael Sefton (IBBME, ChemE) has received $1.1M in research funding to advance treatment for type 1 diabetes that involves transplanting pancreatic cells under the skin. (Credit: Neil Ta)

Michael Sefton receives $1.1M from JDRF for type 1 diabetes research

U of T students win prize for engineering video

Michael Bazzocchi, centrem with Trek for Teens volunteers. Bazzocchi's organization has raised more than $60,000 in support of charities that aid homeless youth. (Courtesy of Michael Bazzocchi)

Engineering student founds Trek for Teens to help homeless youth

A rendering of a classroom at University of Toronto Schools, part of the U of T Engineering team proposal to compete at the Green Energy Challenge in Boston. (Courtesy: CECA/NECA U of T).

U of T Engineering student team competes at Green Energy Challenge finals