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‘These opportunities are precious’: How U of T Engineering students are gaining global experience abroad

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Inspired by nature, temperature-responsive building facades could help reduce energy use from heating and cooling

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

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Global Experiences Expo showcases pathways for U of T Engineering students to expand their horizons

September 25, 2024

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Researchers develop new method for delivering RNA and drugs into cells

September 24, 2024

From left to right: U of T Engineering professor Aryan Rezaei Rad, UBC professor AnnaLisa Meyboom and U of T Daniels Faculty's Nicholas Hoban stand in front of an installation of a pavilion at U of T.

Digital fabrication design course brings engineering and architecture students together

September 19, 2024

Professor Caitlin Maikawa (BME) pictured in her lab where her team is developing unique treatments for chronic diseases. (photo by Qin Dai)

This U of T Engineering professor is developing novel biomaterials to improve the treatment of chronic diseases

September 18, 2024

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