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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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Professor Doug Reeve has received the 2015 Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award; one of four U of T Engineering professors who have won the award in the past seven years (Photo: Mark Balson).

Doug Reeve receives Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award

April 7, 2015

Behdinan and Sanjeev 2

Two professors recognized by the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering

April 1, 2015

“One of my motivations for participating as a MOOC instructor is that your reach goes much further—student feedback from around the globe makes you aware of local projects or technologies that enrich the course for everyone,” said Professor James Wallace, who recently finished a MOOC on alternative energy systems.

Alternative energy MOOC captures global audience

March 30, 2015

Brenda McCabe, U of T Engineering Acting Dean and civil engineering professor (Photo: Roberta Baker).

Brenda McCabe: How female engineers are ‘making it happen’

March 24, 2015

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