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More than 100,000 commercial flights take place each day around the world. The Centre for Research in Sustainable Aviation at U of T’s Institute for Aerospace Studies aims to improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions, saving money and reducing environmental impact. (Photo: Travis Olbrich, via <a>Flickr</a> (Creative Commons))

Lightweight structures and “smart skin” make aviation more sustainable

Clean water is a critical issue for the 21st century. U of T Engineering’s Institute for Water Innovation brings together researchers from many disciplines to develop new solutions in the conservation, purification and reclamation of water in Canada and around the world. (Photo: Isaac Haïk Dunn, via <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mygzulis/8424844512/" target="_blank">Flickr</a> (Creative Commons))

Three smart solutions from the Institute for Water Innovation

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Three students making sustainability part of their education

Alumna Natalie Panek (AeroE MASc 0T9), a revered “STEM rock star,” believes one of our greatest responsibilities is empowering the next generation. (Photo: Pam Lau)

Natalie Panek: aspiring astronaut and champion for women in STEM