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Large Language Models (LLMs) have high electricity and water consumption due to the resource requirements of serving them to millions of users. This footprint can be reduced using methods developed by Professor Samin Aref (MIE) and his team, which produce smaller LLMs through quantizing their parameters. (image generated by ChatGPT)

How ‘slimmed-down’ large language models can reduce AI’s environmental and energy footprint

Farah Ghizzawi

How a passion for sustainable transportation brought this graduate student from Beirut to Toronto

Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, BME) has developed innovative curriculum, established inclusive research programs and promoted experiential learning opportunities across various departments and faculties. (photo courtesy of Craig Simmons)

Professor Craig Simmons receives the Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education

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Professor David Zingg (UTIAS) has been named the University of Toronto Distinguished Professor of Computational Aerodynamics and Sustainable Aviation. (Photo: <a target="_blank">Neil Ta</a>)

David Zingg named U of T Distinguished Professor of Computational Aerodynamics and Sustainable Aviation

Professor Chris Damaren of UTIAS.

Chris Damaren on the next five years at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies

Mandel is one of many U of T Engineering undergraduate and graduate students who deliver interactive STEM workshops through the Engineering Outreach office. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

U of T Engineering student to deliver STEM workshops in Nunavut

Professor Brendan Frey (ECE), U of T Engineering alumnus and CEO of Jupiter Networks Rami Rahim, Dean Cristina Amon and ECE Chair Professor Farid Najm. (Credit: Carlos Fogel).

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